Before / After School Services
Looking for before and after school services for elementary and secondary students? Check out a few options below that may fit the needs of your family.
Elementary Before and After School Services
Latchkey
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 sites:
- Derby Hills Elementary, 2230 N. Woodlawn Blvd., (316) 788-8532 (students who attend Derby Hills & El Paso)
- Stone Creek Elementary, 3012 N. Triple Creek Dr., (316) 440-5132 (students who attend Stone Creek)
- Swaney Elementary, 501 English St., (316) 788-8064 (students who attend Park Hill & Swaney)
- Tanglewood Elementary (opens 3/31/25), 830 N. Ridgecrest Dr., (316) 337-5672 (students who attend Tanglewood)
- Wineteer Elementary, 8801 E. Ent Dr., Wichita, (316) 684-0097 (students who attend Cooper, Oaklawn & Wineteer)
Latchkey Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis and subject to available openings at each individual Latchkey site. To complete the Latchkey enrollment process, please follow the steps listed below.
1. Complete the online enrollment form, linked below.
2. Download and complete the attached documents linked within the online form. Return documents along with initial payment to a Latchkey office (locations and office hours listed below) after completing the online enrollment form. .
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. Initial payments must be made in person at Latchkey offices via credit or debit card, cash, check, or money order. In addition, any outstanding balances must be paid in order to complete enrollment.
The online Google Form should be completed before returning payment and paperwork. Please return payment and Special Permissions forms within three business days of completing the online Google Form. Latchkey offices will be open as follows to receive payments and paperwork.
Derby Hills, Stone Creek, Swaney, Tanglewood (opens 3/31/25), and Wineteer Latchkey Office Hours
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM -6:00 PM, Monday- Friday
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 2024-2025 school year are as follow:
FULL DAYS (6AM-6PM) $30 per day, per student
- Friday, October 11, 2024
- Thursday October 24 & Friday, October 25, 2024
- Friday, November 1, 2024
- Monday, January 6, 2025
- Thursday, February 13 & Friday, February 14, 2025
- Friday, March 14, 2025
- Friday, April 18, 2025
For more information, please contact Holly Wills, Program Coordinator, at hwills@usd260.com or (316) 440-5548.
Summer Latchkey Information
2025 Summer Latchkey
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 will open on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 8AM.
PROGRAM INFORMATION: May 29-August 1, 2025, Monday-Friday 6AM-6PM (closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day). Summer Latchkey is at Swaney Elementary, 501 English.
FEES
- $120 weekly rate per student (week of May 29-30 and June 30-July 3 will be prorated)
- $35 one time enrollment fee per student (includes t-shirt)
- District Staff Rates: $96 per week + $35 enrollment fee (per student)
ENROLLMENT: Enrollment is limited, and is on a first come, first served basis. Enrollment is not complete until the online form is filled out, and paperwork and payment are received in person.
To complete the enrollment process:
- Complete the online Google Form (link will be available Monday, March 24, 2025 at 8AM).
- Complete the Special Permissions (pdf linked below)
- Return payment and Special Permissions form (two options below)
- Return at "Enrollment Night" on Thursday, March 27 from 6-8PM at Swaney Elementary.
- Or, you may return paperwork and payment to any Latchkey office between 4:30-6:00 PM, Monday-Friday.
- Please do not return forms or payment to school offices; Latchkey offices only, please.
PAYMENT: A $20 nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit is due at enrollment for each week of care you select. The balance for each week of care is due on Monday, one full week prior to care by 11:59 pm. A $10 late fee will be assessed after that time. Initial payments must be made in person via credit, debit, cash, check or money order. Once enrollment is complete, weekly balances can be paid via e-Funds in addition to all other methods of payment listed above.
Summer Latchkey Parent Handbook
online enrollment Form
Open starting Monday, March 24, 2025 at 8AM
Eagle/Cheetah Time
Eagle Time is offered at Cooper Elementary and Cheetah Time is offered at Oaklawn Elementary. Both are after school services that allow your student to receive intense instruction for both Reading and Math. There are some requirements for the program. For more information, please contact your school.
School Age Program (McConnell AFB)
The McConnell Air Force Base School Age Program is designed to support working parents of children ages 5 to 12. This program features a safe, age-appropriate focusing on building skills for life, which promotes social, physical, and cognitive development. The program offers both full-day camps during Spring & Summer breaks. Full-day camp during most school closures excluding federal holidays. We strive to reinforce family values and emphasize the uniqueness of each child by promoting positive attitudes and validating self-worth.
Boys and Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas provides before and after school programs at El Paso Elementary, Derby Middle School and Derby North Middle School. Boys & Girls Club will begin at on August 14. Morning clubs will begin at 7AM and run until the start of the school day, which includes late start days. After school programs will end at 6PM. For more information, please contact the Unit Director at your school location listed below.
Questions? Please Contact: Megan McClelland, Chief Operations Officer, mmcclelland@bgcsck.org, 316-201-1890
Middle School Before and After School Services
DRC
The Derby Recreation Commission (DRC), located at 801 E. Market near Derby Middle School, offers before and after school services for middle school students. In addition, the DRC also offers a bus service from the DRC to Derby North Middle School in the morning and back to the DRC in the afternoon. Every person that utilizes the DRC must have a membership or purchase a day pass. Certain age restrictions apply in activity areas. Scholarships are available.
DRC Before and After School Information
Please contact the DRC at (316) 788-3781 if you have further questions.
Youth Center (McConnell AFB)
McConnell’s Youth Center is located in Base Housing and provides programs for youth ages 9-18. The Center has a basketball court, game room, computer lab, arts & crafts area, teen room and snack bar.
Youth programs at McConnell assist DoD military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of family life and the accomplishment of the DoD mission. We host get-togethers, spelling bees, dances, lock-ins, essay contests and more to keep the youth of McConnell engaged in a positive community!
Boys and Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas provides before and after school programs at El Paso Elementary, Derby Middle School and Derby North Middle School. Boys & Girls Club will begin at on August 14. Morning clubs will begin at 7AM and run until the start of the school day, which includes late start days. After school programs will end at 6PM. For more information, please contact the Unit Director at your school location listed below.
Derby Middle School Contact:
Amy Cline, Unit Director
acline@bgcsck.org
316-889-1609
Derby North Middle School Contact:
Will Shanahan, Unit Director
wshanahan@bgcsck.org
316-889-3314
Contact Information
For specific questions, please contact the district office at (316) 788-8400 or your assigned school.