Advancing Barton County Childcare, Inc.
What's New
Keep up to date with the latest news and FAQ's
Watch Me Grow Secure Video Streaming Service
With unmatched security, HD video and hassle-free access, you can connect from anywhere at anytime to watch your child interacting and learning!
Check out more about the system HERE.
What will the new center look like?
See above for the rendering, but stay tuned for the finished product!
Bright Beginnings Center Learning Curriculum
Our Great Bend center, Bright Beginnings, will be using the High Scope Curriculum. All of our teachers will be put through High Scope specific training.
"The HighScope Curriculum is uniquely designed to provide a rich academic foundation while promoting independence, decision making, cooperation, creativity, and problem solving in young children. How? The HighScope Curriculum includes learning objectives, effective adult interaction strategies, and assessment measures that help programs ensure a high-quality experience for all learners.
Teachers using the HighScope Curriculum work in partnership with parents and other family members to promote children’s learning. They provide information about the curriculum and early learning, invite family members to participate in classroom activities and parent workshops, discuss children’s progress, and share ideas for extending classroom learning in the home. As a result, teachers report that parents have a better understanding of how their children are developing and learning."
Safe and Interactive Outdoor Play Environment with Forever Lawn
Forever Lawn playground grass offers a superior play experience. ADA compliant, clean, safer surface and enhanced protection with built-in antistatic technology and antimicrobial properties.
A playground solution providing fun and safety! Learn more about this product HERE.
Where can I find all childcare options in Barton County?
Click HERE to go to Child Care Aware of Kansas' child care search to find a licensed provider near you.
When is the projected opening date?
Spring of 2024
When will there be a wait list?
The waitlist is expected to be out the beginning of December 2023.
How many employees will each center have and when will you be hiring?
Each ABCC Center will have 12 employees. One of our primary goals within ABCC is to value and support our teachers so that they, in turn, value and support your children!
All full-time ABCC teachers will be offered a full benefit package. Part-time ABCC employees will be offered the opportunity to participate in our apprenticeship program to learn and grow in our system.
All job postings can be found on this page as well as on Central Kansas Jobs at a minimum.
The Great Bend Center will look to start hiring late 2023.
Will you accept the DCF Childcare Subsidy and how do I know if I'm eligible?
We will be accepting the DCF childcare subsidy. Below are the income charts to show your potential eligibility, but please
check online HERE for more details about your eligibility.
