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Forward Janesville Child Care Locator

Helping Families Find Child Care in Janesville

How Forward Janesville's New Directory Is Connecting Parents with Providers

Finding quality, affordable child care can be a major challenge for working families. In Rock County, that issue became crystal clear when Forward Janesville surveyed the local workforce. Over 200 responses revealed a common frustration: parents didn’t know where to start their search.

To tackle that problem head-on, Forward Janesville partnered with Foremost Media to build a custom online Child Care Directory. This new tool lives on the Forward Janesville website and makes it easier than ever for parents and guardians to find the care they need.

Built for Simplicity and Speed

We designed and developed the platform using ASP.NET with a SQL database on the backend. The goal was simple: make it fast, easy to manage, and even easier to use.

Now, parents can search for local child care providers by location, age group served, type of care, and more—all from one central place. Each provider has a detailed profile with service info and contact details. Users can even compare providers side by side.

No technical knowledge is needed to update the directory. Forward Janesville staff can log in, add or edit provider listings, and keep the directory current without outside help.

Launched and Growing

The directory launched in June 2025 with a community ribbon cutting. You can watch the event video here. Since launch, more providers have been added and the resource is already making an impact.

It’s clear: when technology meets real community needs, everyone benefits.

Supporting Local Employers

The directory isn’t just for parents. It’s also a tool for local employers who want to support their staff. Forward Janesville has encouraged its members to share the directory with their teams as part of broader workforce support efforts.

And to highlight community connections, providers who are members of Forward Janesville receive extra visibility through banners and other features.

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