Meaning of Latchkey | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of latchkey; especially when referring to a latchkey program.
   alt-of, uncountable
2. A key, especially to an outside door.
3. Ellipsis of latchkey kid.
   abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
4. Ellipsis of latchkey program.
   abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

Equivalents

Examples

“Latchkey is before and after school childcare for children who are in grades K-5.”

“Latchkey is a before and after school, school-aged child care program⟳ designed to provide⟳ quality care and program⟳ activities for children in grades K-5.”

“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.”

“There is NO Latchkey on days when the schools are closed, including emergency or snow⟳ days. There is no Latchkey in the mornings only on DELAYED start⟳ days.”

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