Barton Community College Child Development Center
245 NE 30TH RD, GREAT BEND, KS 67530-0000Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Kansas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Kansas caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 9 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (12) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 14 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20254 Findings3 Critical1 Important
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering, or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not submit identifying information for one individual as required to complete background checks.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
12 out of 18 staff did not complete health and safety training within 30 days of hire.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Four out of 18 staff files reviewed missing a health status form. Six out 18 staff files reviewed missing a negative TB test.
Feb 6, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Facility did not ensure that fingerprint-based background checks are completed as required for four individuals.
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individual working, volunteering or residing in facility and background check results remain pending.
Jan 13, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Background ChecksK.A.R. 28-4-125
Individuals on-site and background check results remain pending.
Nov 30, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Nine out 25 staff missing health and safety training.
Oct 20, 20236 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Eight out of 25 staff members without pediatric CPR and First Aid training within 30 day of employment.
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Twelve out of 25 staff members did not complete health and safety training within 30 days of hire.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Nine out of 25 staff files without health assessments on file.
- Health of Persons 16 Years or Older in Child Care FacilitiesK.A.R. 28-4-126
Ten out of 25 staff files without TB test on file.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills haven't been recorded since June 2023.
- Safety ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Fire drills haven't been recorded since June 2023.
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