Pekin Public School District is proud to offer a latch key program. The program is housed in each of the primary and intermediate schools in the district and is administered by the principal of the building. The program is totally supported by the fees generated and no tax dollars are used to fund the program. The program at each school operates independently under the direction of the principal. The program at each site is staffed by a lest one adult latch key supervisor. In certain instances, where enrollment necessitates, additional staff is employed to assist in supervision. The District 108 Latch Key Program operates on days when children are in attendance for at least half of the day. Services may be available on institute days if at least five children enroll for the day. Fees for institute days are separate from the normal rate. Parents of children enrolled in the program will be contacted about interest in services for institute days in advance. The daily program includes breakfast and an afternoon snack. Programming at each site may include small group activities, quiet time, crafts, art, large and small motor activity, and supervised play.

The District 108 Latch Key Program operates on a prearranged basis. In order to provide adequate supervision and food, children must be pre-enrolled in the program. Parents are billed for services and payment is due in advance. Save all receipts for your tax records. The District 108 Latch Key Program hours of operation are daily from 6:30 a.m. to the start of the school day and from the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. Children may be enrolled for any number of days during the week and may stay for any amount of time within the hours of program operation. Children may be enrolled for the morning session, afternoon session or both.

For further information about the District 108 Latch Key Program, contact your building principal.