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latchkey programs

latchkey programs is the plural of latchkey program.

Meaning of latchkey program

Noun

latchkey program (plural latchkey programs)

  1. A childcare service that provides a supervised environment for elementary school-aged children before and after school, while their parents are working; often offer activities like homework assistance, reading, games, and crafts.
    • Fredericktown Local Schools is the only public school district in Knox County with a latchkey program. Local officials believe latchkey programs could help mitigate Knox County’s child care shortage.2022 August 30, Grant Pepper, “Could Fredericktown’s latchkey program serve as a model for other Knox County school districts?”, in Knox Pages, archived from the original on 26 Jul 2025
    Synonyms:
    Latchkey

Questions about latchkey programs

What is latchkey programs the plural of?
Latchkey programs is the plural of latchkey program.

Words near latchkey programs in the dictionary

  1. latchkey child
  2. latchkey children
  3. latchkey kid
  4. latchkey kids
  5. latchkey program
  6. latchkey programs
  7. latchkeyed
  8. latchkeying
  9. latchkeys
  10. latchless
  11. Latchley

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