Due to the Childcare crisis in Watertown SD, the Watertown Development Company worked with Codington County, The Watertown Area Community Foundation, South Dakota Early Childhood Enrichment, and Child & Family Resource Network to survey the Codington County area to gather more information on Childcare. Click the link to review the reports.

Due to the Childcare crisis in Watertown SD, the Watertown Development Company worked with Klein Visioneering Group to analyze the current childcare landscape through a feasibility analysis. Click the link to review the reports.

At the request of the Watertown Development Corporation, KVG Consulting conducted an extensive study to identify sustainable investment strategies to address the child care affordability and workforce needs within Watertown communities.

Access to reliable, high-quality childcare remains a significant challenge for families, providers, and employers alike. The high cost of care places financial barriers on families, while low pay and workforce shortages strain already struggling child care providers. Furthermore, employers face difficulties with retention and recruitment when their employees can’t find reliable childcare.

The following report outlines three investment strategies tailored to address the unique childcare challenges Watertown faces.