Best Friends Day Care, LLC. Latchkey Program
Due to COVID-19, ALL latchkey programs have been suspended until further notice.
Overview of the Latchkey Program
Since 1988, Best Friends Day Care, LLC., has operated the West Shore School District latchkey Program. BFDC also operates four licensed childcare centers and a licensed private kindergarten program in central Pennsylvania. Company headquarters are located at 202-210 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
BFDC's West Shore School District Latchkey Program currently operates programs at eight of the District's 9 elementary schools. These programs provide coverage for all 9 schools.
Each latchkey program is licensed with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Human Services (DHS).
Programs currently run from 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 - 6 p.m. BFDC also offers programs on days that school is closed, and covers early dismissals and as well as late openings.
Our goal at the latchkey programs is to keep your children safe and happy. A variety of activities are encouraged. A sampling of possible activities are as follows:
Some children like to sit with their peers and interact in that manner. Some children enjoy self play. We strive to make the program enjoyable for all the children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Latchkey supervisors
Latchkey supervisors must meet the Department of Human Services regulations. They are trained in first aid, fire safety, and have child clearances through the state police and the Department. of Public Welfare. Latchkey supervisors have a yearly physical, and a TB test every two years. Latchkey supervisors have had at least two years experience working with children. We have a wide variety of people employed as latchkey supervisors. Latchkey supervisors must complete six hours of continuing education each year.
Since 1988, Best Friends Day Care, LLC., has operated the West Shore School District latchkey Program. BFDC also operates four licensed childcare centers and a licensed private kindergarten program in central Pennsylvania. Company headquarters are located at 202-210 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
BFDC's West Shore School District Latchkey Program currently operates programs at eight of the District's 9 elementary schools. These programs provide coverage for all 9 schools.
Each latchkey program is licensed with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Human Services (DHS).
Programs currently run from 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 - 6 p.m. BFDC also offers programs on days that school is closed, and covers early dismissals and as well as late openings.
Our goal at the latchkey programs is to keep your children safe and happy. A variety of activities are encouraged. A sampling of possible activities are as follows:
- board games, cards
- jump rope
- indoor type ball activities
- crafts
- coloring and drawing
- assistance with homework
- reading
- Lego's
- group games.....Simon says, Red light-Green light
- outside playground activities -eg. dodge ball, kickball
Some children like to sit with their peers and interact in that manner. Some children enjoy self play. We strive to make the program enjoyable for all the children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
Latchkey supervisors
Latchkey supervisors must meet the Department of Human Services regulations. They are trained in first aid, fire safety, and have child clearances through the state police and the Department. of Public Welfare. Latchkey supervisors have a yearly physical, and a TB test every two years. Latchkey supervisors have had at least two years experience working with children. We have a wide variety of people employed as latchkey supervisors. Latchkey supervisors must complete six hours of continuing education each year.
