School Year Latchkey
Before and After School Care
Latchkey provides Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) licensed childcare before and after school for K-5 students. Students are transported by bus between Latchkey sites and attendance centers. Latchkey opens at 6AM until school begins and after school until 6PM. Services are available at following four sites:
• Derby Hills Elementary, 2230 N. Woodlawn Blvd., (316) 788-8532, Derby (students who attend Derby Hills & El Paso)
• Stone Creek Elementary, 3012 N. Triple Creek Dr., (316) 440-5132, Derby (students who attend Stone Creek & Tanglewood)
• Swaney Elementary, 501 English St., Derby, (316) 788-8064 (students who attend Park Hill & Swaney)
• Wineteer Elementary, 8801 E. Ent Dr., Wichita, (316) 684-0097 (students who attend Cooper, Oaklawn & Wineteer)
Latchkey Enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis and subject to available openings at each individual Latchkey site.
School Year Latchkey Enrollment
The first two weeks of care are due at the time of enrollment along with a $10 registration fee per student. This initial payment must be made in person at a Latchkey office via credit or debit card, cash, check, or money order. In addition, any outstanding balances must be paid in order to complete enrollment. In addition, the required documents attached in the above enrollment link must be returned to your Latchkey office at the time of enrollment.
Weekly Rates
Mornings Only (Monday-Friday): $20
Afternoons Only (Monday-Friday): $30
Mornings & Afternoons (Monday-Friday): $45
Monday Mornings Only: $10
USD 260 Staff Rates
Mornings Only: $15
Afternoons Only: $20
Mornings & Afternoons: $30
Monday Mornings Only: $10
Weekly fees are prorated ONLY for days when Latchkey care is not available. Latchkey reserves the right to refuse service to families whose accounts are delinquent.
Extended Care Extended care is available for students currently enrolled in Latchkey on days school is not in session due to inservice/staff work days, or parent teacher conferences. Extended care days for the 2023-2024 school year are as follow:
Friday, October 13: Derby Hills Elementary, $30 per student
Thursday October 26 & Friday, October 27: Stone Creek Elementary, $30 per student per day
Tuesday, January 2
For more information, please contact Holly Wills, Program Coordinator, at hwills@usd260.com or (316) 440-5548.
Program Brochure
Summer Latchkey
Summer Latchkey Parent Handbook
Derby Public Schools Summer Latchkey program is for school age children and youth from any district who have completed kindergarten through fifth grades. We will provide 10 weeks* of fun-filled, theme centered activities that will provide engaging, and meaningful experiences for kids of all ages. Sign up for specific weeks, or for the whole summer! Enrollment information for 2024 Summer Latchkey will be available in early March.
