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, 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 2025-2026 school year will open at 6AM on July 17, 2025. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and will be open until individual sites reach capacity or until Friday, August 1, 2025. 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 the Swaney Latchkey office via credit or debit card, cash, check, or money order. In addition, any outstanding balances must be paid to complete enrollment.
School Year Enrollment Process
Please complete the following steps for Latchkey enrollment:
1. Submit the online Google enrollment form below. You will need to fill out one form per child.
2. Download and complete the Special Permissions Form. You will need one per child.
3. Return payment and Special Permissions Form to the Swaney Latchkey office between Thursday, July 17 and Friday, August 1, Monday-Friday, 6AM-6PM. The Swaney Latchkey office is located at 501 English and can be access through exterior door number seven, near the playground.
Online Enrollment Form
(link will be live at 6AM on July 17)
Weekly Rates
Mornings Only (Monday-Friday): $35
Afternoons Only (Monday-Friday): $45
Mornings & Afternoons (Monday-Friday): $55
Monday Mornings Only: $15
USD 260 Staff Rates
Mornings Only: $25
Afternoons Only: $35
Mornings & Afternoons: $40
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 Days
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. Full days are 6AM-6PM, $30/per day, per/student.
For more information, please contact Holly Wills, Program Coordinator, at hwills@usd260.com or (316) 440-5548.
