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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
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. 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.
For curriculum specific, waiting list inquiries, and operation related questions, stay tuned as we get the right childcare provider hired to move us forward and answer all of these questions.
Newsworthy
For all of our newsworthy updates please check HERE.
The content posted in this section has been ABCC approved!
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.
Tricia Reiser
Tricia Reiser is the Assistant Superintendent at USD428 and serves on the ABCC board as Chairman.
Laura Maneth
Laura Maneth is the HR Director for University of Kansas Health Systems Great Bend Campus and serves on the ABCC Board as Vice Chairman.
Mary Foley
Mary Foley is the Director of Workforce Training and Economic Development at Barton Community College and joins the ABCC board as Secretary.
Jake West
Jake West is the General Manager at Fuller Industries and joins the ABCC board as Treasurer.
Sara Arnberger
Sara Arnberger is President at Great Bend Economic Development and joins the ABCC board as a board member and GBED representative.
Phjl Metro
Phil Metro is the Manufacturing Manager/Sustainability at Superior Essex and joins the ABCC board as a board member.
Jim Blackwell
Jim Blackwell is CEO at Clara Barton Medical Center and joins the ABCC board as a board member.
Larissa Graham
Larissa Graham is the Director at the Barton Community College Child Development Center and joins the ABCC board as a board member.
Cody Schmidt
Cody Schmidt is Mayor of Great Bend and joins the ABCC board as a board member.
Matt Patzner
Matt Patzner is the Barton County Administrator and joins the ABCC Board as a board member.
Debbie Stephens
Debbie Stephens is the Director at GPS Kids 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."
ABCC News Articles and Press Releases
Items in this category coming soon.
Our Team
Center Operation Updates
Once we release a child waiting list, you'll find it here.
FAQ
Commonly asked questions will be found here as well as resources to help you find childcare in the region!
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
Facility Tours
None at this time