Latchkey

Providing care and education for children of working parents

Latchkey is an elementary school-age childcare program that provides care and education for children of working parents. This program is designed to be a link between the home and the school. Certified, qualified and experienced childcare providers supervise, teach and interact with children to ensure that they are cared for, supervised, exposed to many learning activities, allowed to complete homework and share enjoyment in a relaxed and carefully designed developmentally appropriate environment.

Registration Information
Costs and Hours

Registration Information

All Latchkey registrations must be completed online.

2026-2027 School Year:

Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15: Students currently enrolled in the Latchkey Program.
Monday, May 18 (beginning at 7 a.m.): Students enrolling in the Latchkey Program for the FIRST time.

Latchkey spots are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Registration Costs:

$30 (One child)
$40 (Two or more children/same household)

The payment must be received no later than the first day of attendance. Latchkey accepts Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC).

NOTE: CCS Transportation Department may provide bus routes if the elementary school attended by your student(s) does not house a Latchkey Program.

Costs and Hours

Weekly Fees

Morning Fee: $70.00 per week per child
Afternoon Fee: $75.00 per week per child
Morning & Afternoon Fee: $90.00 per week per child.

*Fees are pending Columbus City Schools Board Approval

Latchkey fees are payable online through the links below. Any check or money order payments must be paid at 270 E. State St. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cash payments are not accepted.

Hours offered

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

View the Family Handbook

Contact Us

CCS Latchkey Office
614-365-5891

Program Goals

The goals of the CCS Latchkey Program are as follows:

Provide quality before and after school care and education.
Promote the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child.
Provide a program that is developmentally appropriate.
Foster a positive self-image in each child.
Establish good rapport with parents, children and building administrators.

School Sites, Registration & Payment Links
Child Care Center Change Request Form

School Sites, Registration & Payment Links

School Site	Registration Link	Payment Link
Alpine	Alpine Registration	Alpine Payment
Avalon	Avalon Registration	Avalon Payment
Berwick	Berwick Registration	Berwick Payment
Clinton	Clinton Registration	Clinton Payment
Columbus Spanish Immersion	Columbus Spanish Registration	Columbus Spanish Immersion Payment
Ecole Kenwood	Ecole Kenwood Registration	Ecole Kenwood Payment
Gables	Gables Registration	Gables Payment
Georgian Heights	Georgian Heights Registration	Georgian Heights Payment
Indian Springs	Indian Springs Registration	Indian Springs Payment
Indianola	Indianola Registration	Indianola Payment
Liberty	Liberty Registration	Liberty Payment
Maize	Maize Registration	Maize Payment
Oakland Park	Oakland Park Registration	Oakland Park Payment
Olde Orchard	Olde Orchard Registration	Olde Orchard Payment
Shady Lane	Shady Lane Registration	Shady Lane Payment
Stewart	Stewart Registration	Stewart Payment
Westgate	Westgate Registration	Westgate Payment
Winterset	Winterset Registration	Winterset Payment

Child Care Center Change Request Form

Below, find the form for the location that you would like your child(ren) to attend. Print off the form, fill in the necessary information, and return the completed form to the Franklin County Department of Jobs and Family Services.

If you have questions about these forms, contact the CCS Latchkey office via email or phone, 365-5891

Alpine	Gables	Oakland Park
Avalon	Georgian Heights	Olde Orchard
Berwick	Indian Springs	Shady Lane
Clinton	Indianola	Stewart
Columbus Spanish Immersion	Liberty	Westgate
Ecole Kenwood	Maize	Winterset

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