Before and After School
Latchkey
Latchkey is a program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade that is offered before and after school through the school year. Students have fun and enjoy friends while under the supervision of caring adults. The program is tailored to meet the developmental characteristics and needs of each individual child. Certified teachers direct the USD 259 district programs and follow the Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidelines. District sites are licensed child care facilities and 100% self-funded.
Who can participate?
Children must be 5 – 12 years of age. 5-year-olds must be enrolled in kindergarten. Enrollment is first come/served. Staffing is based on a 1 to 15 ratio. Wait lists are maintained at each site.
When is it available?
Latchkey is open on days school is in session. Check with your individual site for exact times. Most sites run approximately two hours before and after school. Summer programs are available at some sites.
What does it cost?
- All Latchkey prices are the same: $5 (reduced-price lunch eligible) or $6 (full pay) per day, with a two-day minimum per week.
- A non-refundable $20 registration is paid at the time of enrollment. You are not guaranteed a spot without paying this fee.
- The third and each additional child in each family attending will pay ½ price of weekly fees. Registration is not half price.
- Payment for the week is due at the beginning of the week. A $5 late fee is charged on any balance due on Friday closing.
- Late pickup of your child after closing will result in a charge of $1 per minute per child. ALL sites close at 6:00 pm.
- We accept DCF.
More Information on Seltzer's Latchkey
Looking for Before or After School Care?
The Seltzer Latchkey program offers a fun and safe environment for our students to be before and after school. We have a great staff and many activities, games, puzzles, and toys to keep kids busy.
We open at 6:30 A.M. and close at 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. We are not open on inservice days.
Please know that space is limited to the first 65 students who enroll. It is on a first come first served basis. Enrollment opens for the next school year during in-person enrollment days.
Director: Stephanie Kuye
Phone # 973-4009
AM Hours 6:30-8:50
PM Hours 4:10-6:00
Latchkey Information (Click this link for more details.)
Don’t Forget!
- Updated pictures of ALL individual authorized to pick up child sent to seltzerlatchkey@usd259.net. Make sure have them labeled as I do not know who they are.
- Payments are due by Fridays at 6:00 p.m. If you fail to make your payment by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, there will be a $5 late fee.
- Make sure to send all payment receipts to seltzerlatchkey@usd259.net every time a payment is made so you are not charged the late payment fee. If payments are made, but receipt is not sent, you will still be charged the $5 late fee as that is our only way of knowing if a payment is made.
- Make sure to read the Parent Handbook.
- Cash in NOT accepted at Seltzer Latchkey.