Latchkey Alternative Center

Latchkey Alternative Center offers activities that include art, music, play, science projects, sports, group games, creative classes, and outdoor activities. The program includes learning through play and a structured daily routine that balances learning and play. Its programs use engaging and educational activities within an enriching environment designed to cultivate curiosity and creativity.

• Ages: 2–13 years old

Latchkey Alternative Center offers Preschool Daycare for ages 2–4, TK Daycare for ages 4–5, and daycare options for ages 2–3 years (potty trained), 3–4 years, 4–5 years, and 5–13 years. The program also offers before and after school care, School Holiday Break Care for ages 5–13, Full-Day Care during school breaks and holidays for ages 5–13, and Summer Camp for ages 5–13. Care is available full-time and part-time, including a full-day daycare program and part-time daycare with flexible scheduling. The program follows state-certified programs with a state requirement of a 1:12 ratio and uses Latchkey ratios of 1:9, 1:10, and 1:14 in a secure setting.

Latchkey Alternative Center has been providing quality year-round care since 1984 and is described as a beloved local daycare with a long-standing presence in the community and a community-focused daycare in Northern San Mateo County. Its daycare services emphasize safety, fun, and holistic child development, with carefully coordinated programs that emphasize both educational enrichment and recreational enjoyment. The center is a licensed daycare with licensed professionals and trained, experienced staff, and it offers attentive child care services that foster growth and confidence in a caring environment where children can form meaningful friendships and develop critical social skills.

Last updated March 30, 2026.