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Best Before or After School Daycare in Great Bend, KS

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Great Bend. Average rating: 3.66/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Great Bend, Kansas at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
3.66/5
Parent reviews
44
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Great Bend has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 44 parent reviews averaging 3.66/5.The largest concentration is in 67530 with 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Great Bend

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Barton Community College School Age Program Commons Area
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    245 Ne 30 Rd Commons, Great Bend, KS · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

    This listing appears to contain reviews for Barton Community College rather than its School Age Program daycare. Reviews praise the welcoming community, supportive environment, quality facilities, and events. The college is noted for being inclusive and kind to students from diverse backgrounds.

    Welcoming and inclusive atmosphereexcellent instructorssupportive environmentcourteous and professional staff
  2. 2
    Ckmc Kreative Kids Education Center
    3.39 score
    3.2(16)

    3515 Broadway, Great Bend, KS · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children

    These reviews appear to be for Saint Rose urgent care clinic in Great Bend, Kansas, not CKMC Kreative Kids Education Center. The reviews are inconsistent with a daycare facility and discuss medical provider experiences. This data cannot be used to evaluate the daycare center.

    Quick service and short wait timesfriendly nursing staffsome providers noted as caring and knowledgeable

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Great Bend

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
2

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Great Bend, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.37avg rating
10 daycares · 6 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.1avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Great Bend zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
6753013
3.6
4

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Great Bend (20–92 children)

Small

up to 30 children

8

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Great Bend based on parent reviews

Barton Community College School Age Program Commons Area

4.1(20)

245 Ne 30 Rd Commons, Great Bend, KS

This listing appears to contain reviews for Barton Community College rather than its School Age Program daycare. Reviews praise the welcoming community, supportive environment, quality facilities, and events. The college is noted for being inclusive and kind to students from diverse backgrounds.

Welcoming and inclusive atmosphereexcellent instructorssupportive environment

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Daycare types in Great Bend

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 3

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🎨 Preschools 5

Before or After School Daycare in Great Bend, Kansas

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Great Bend, Kansas, making up 21% of the 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Great Bend have an average rating of 3.66 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 44 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Great Bend, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Great Bend

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Barton Community College School Age Program Commons Area
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

This listing appears to contain reviews for Barton Community College rather than its School Age Program daycare. Reviews praise the welcoming community, supportive environment, quality facilities, and events. The college is noted for being inclusive and kind to students from diverse backgrounds.

Welcoming and inclusive atmosphereexcellent instructorssupportive environment
Address
245 Ne 30 Rd Commons, Great Bend, KS
Phone
(620) 785-5115
Tlc Discoveries School Age Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2701 24th St, Great Bend, KS
Phone
(620) 793-3881
The Learning Place
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1615 10th, Great Bend, KS
Phone
(620) 792-2242

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Great Bend, Kansas, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Great Bend have an average Google rating of 3.66 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Great Bend, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Kansas's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Kansas)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Great Bend offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Kansas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Great Bend for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Great Bend must be licensed by Kansas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.