Latch-Key Programs

A latch-key program is a school age child care program for children who attend kindergarten through grade 6 available to all children in the grades K-6 within the Corporation. The latch-key program is provided by the Corporation, operates outside the school day, and may include the period before school is in session or periods when school is not otherwise in session.  

A child care provider under this policy must acquire one million dollars in liability insurance.  

A child care provider under this policy must establish a maximum adult to child ratio governing the overall supervision of the children served, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.  

A school corporation may not assess a fee for the use of a building for a childcare program (latch-key program). However, in accordance with policy G375 Use of School Facilities and associated Administrative Guidelines, the Corporation may assess a fee to reimburse the Corporation for providing security, maintenance, utilities, school personnel, or other costs directly attributable to the use of a building for a childcare program. If the Corporation directly conducts a childcare program, the Corporation may assess a fee to cover costs attributable to implementing the program. 

The Superintendent is authorized to establish administrative guidelines that will ensure that programs and services are available to participating students after school and prior to the start of school. The Superintendent or designee will survey parent satisfaction with beyond school care for grades K-6 annually and include this information with annual provider recommendation to the Board.

I.C. 20-26-5-1 

I.C. 20-26-5-2 

West Lafayette Community School Corporation  

Adopted: January 12, 2026

Revised: [date]