Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Barton County

Barton County, Kansas is home to 46 state-licensed care providers across 5 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Claflin, KS 2 providers Ellinwood, KS 3 providers Great Bend, KS 30 providers Hoisington, KS 9 providers Odin, KS 2 providers

Child Care Centers in Barton County

7 providers in Barton County: Great Bend, Ellinwood

Child Care Center Barton Community College Child Development Center Great Bend, KS 67530 Capacity 60 Child Care Center Bright Beginnings by ABCC Inc Great Bend, KS 67530 Capacity 83 Child Care Center Cherished Blessings Child Development Center Great Bend, KS 67530 Capacity 59 Child Care Center Great Bend Childrens Learning Center Great Bend, KS 67530 Capacity 95 Child Care Center Noahs Ark Learning Center Great Bend, KS 67530 Capacity 62 Child Care Center St Johns CDC Main Street Campus Ellinwood, KS 67526 Capacity 85 Child Care Center St Johns CDC Wilhelm Campus Ellinwood, KS 67526 Capacity 24

Family Child Care Homes in Barton County

38 providers in Barton County: Great Bend, Claflin, Hoisington, Odin, Ellinwood

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Preschools in Barton County

1 provider in Barton County: Great Bend

Preschool Sunflower EEC - Incredible Years Preschool Great Bend, KS 67530 Capacity 20

Choosing care in Barton County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Barton County, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Barton County have?

According to current licensing data, Barton County, Kansas has 46 licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 38 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

Which cities in Barton County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend, Hoisington, Odin have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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