The community of Watertown has come together in a big way to address the childcare crisis. Through coordination and partnerships, Mother of God Monastery and LATC Educare are working to increase childcare capacity. Efforts are also being made to support quality in-home care as seen through programs such as an Apps & Taps events for providers sponsored by the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Watertown Development Company has once again partnered with Codington Connects to contract with Klein Visioneering Group to address childcare capacity and affordability.
The Childcare Action Team meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30. Data Highlights In Codington County
80.8%
Of Children under the age of 6 reside in working families.
88.2%
Of school-age children reside in working families.
29%
Of parents are paying between $101 to $120 per week per child for child care. This means that parents could be paying between $5252 to $6240 annually.
Additional Information and Supportive Documents on the Childcare Initiative: Codington County Child Care Survey Codington County Child Care Survey Results- Infographic Community Presentation: May 2024 Codington County Child Care Providers Registered with the State Choosing Child Care Child Care Analysis Report Child Care Assistance