Latchkey Alternative Center
Daycare center in Daly City, CA. 1200 Skyline Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
About the program
Latchkey Alternative Center is a licensed daycare center in Daly City, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 114 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
A licensed daycare center in Daly City providing preschool, pre-K, and school-age care for children aged 2 to 13.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Latchkey Alternative Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,507 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1597.16(a)(1) · 1597.16(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We are now into our second year at Latchkey. My oldest now in kindergarten and my youngest in preschool. My son graduated preschool last year. He was more than prepared for his 1st day of kindergarten today. I owe much thanks to Ms. Harris and Ms. Nichole for the work they put into their program and the development of the kids. Both my kiddos have learned life skills and have become great communicators at home. I…
Joelle Castoreno · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoWe love Latchkey!! We had our kids in a preschool that was more expensive, rude and always gave me bad vibes. After one day at Latchkey, we realized we should have made the switch a long time ago. All summer long, our kids had fun, running into the classroom most days (unheard of at the other school) and also brought home barely even a runny nose (also unheard of at the other school). We as parents felt included with…
Audrey Vorves · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoMy daughter went here from age two until kindergarten and has attended summer camps here. They were able to stay open during covid for essential workers and did not have one outbreak the entire time due to their attention to safety. My daughter has always felt safe there. She was able to get into a very competitive private school and I owe it to the teachers here that give such compassion and encouragement to their…
Audri T · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoLatchkey Center provides quality education and fun for both the preschoolers and school age kids. They have wonderful preschool program for kids age 2 to 5, a before-school and after -school care for the K-8 School that is also on site as well as a summer program. Latchkey has been part of our family for eight years and have a special place in our heart. It’s a family owned business with teachers and administrators…
Jocelyn Yuen · 5/5 on Google · 4 years agoGetting there
1200 Skyline Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
Questions about Latchkey Alternative Center
Is Latchkey Alternative Center licensed?
Yes. Latchkey Alternative Center holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 414004749, 414004750), with a licensed capacity of 114 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Latchkey Alternative Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Latchkey Alternative Center, across 10 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Latchkey Alternative Center take?
Latchkey Alternative Center is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages.
How much does Latchkey Alternative Center cost?
Latchkey Alternative Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
