Welcome to ABCC
Advancing Barton County Childcare
Business Partnership
ABCC, Inc. was born from conversations with our businesses where they expressed that lack of childcare was a major barrier to hiring employees. As a partner of Great Bend Economic Development we always strive to keep our businesses informed and at the table.
Future Location
UPDATE! Open house scheduled for May 2, 2024! More info HERE. We are in a growing phase! Our future home will be located on the Farmer's Plaza site at 10th and K96 in Great Bend, 4507 Farmers Plaza Ln. We are very excited to get this facility up and running, but please be patient as we take our time to ensure we are building the best possible childcare center for your children!
Contact Us
For questions about ABCC, Inc., our partnership with GBED, please reach out HERE.
To place your child(ren) on the waitlist, click HERE.
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Our Mission
To provide quality, reliable and sustainable childcare solutions to the citizens of Barton County.
Meet the Board
Advancing Barton County Childcare
Our Board team consists of business leaders, public sector leaders and childcare professionals. Together, this team is committed to establishing high quality childcare centers and support.
Aaron Andrews
Aaron Andrews is a Real Estate Broker at MPIRE Realty Group and joins the ABCC board as a board member.
The ABCC team has been working hard to bring this childcare center to life. As we continue on in our journey, you can check back here for updates, FAQ's and more.
"Our goal was and is to create a self-sustaining center with high standards of education and care and competitive pay. We’re very pleased to have secured zoning approval for our childcare land, while this is certainly a huge milestone in the project, we have many more to conquer before we have a completed project. We will be sure to share and celebrate all of the coming milestones with the public, right here, as they happen."
Welcome!
ABCC Site Director
Kelsie Baxter
I am honored to serve children as Site Director for Advancing Barton County Childcare. Professionally, I have enjoyed taking care of and loving on children for eight years. I served at GPS Kids Club in Hoisington for 7 years and established my own licensed in home daycare in 2022. As I take on this new role, I am looking forward to prioritizing both fun and safety in a new setting! Providing quality childcare services for all families is something I am very passionate about. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my loving husband and two sweet boys and serving at my church. I am so excited for the future of ABCC!
Commonly asked questions can be found here as well as vendors and services you can expect to see in the upcoming center.
Join us on May 2nd for our Open House! The construction for our Great Bend Center is well underway! Center opening is projected for spring 2024. Click HERE to view our construction progress!
Contact Us
Our address and contact details
Mailing Address
Great Bend Economic Development
ATTN: ABCC
PO Box 1643
Great Bend, KS 6530
Phone & Email
Business Hours
Monday - Friday
8;00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Weekends
Center Hours
TBD
Facility Tours
None at this time