Finding Child Care
Child Care Locator App is an interactive map of family child care providers in Otter Tail County
Look up licensed child care providers (Minnesota Department of Human Services)
Parent Aware offers free tools and resources to help families find quality child care
Paying for Child Care
Resources and information about paying for child care
Learn the Basics
Child Care Aware has information for families about the types of child care, regulations, and child care costs.
Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Caregivers care for children outside of a formal child care setting on a regular basis and may provide care for free or with payment. The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families has resources for these caregivers through their FFN Minnesota initiative.
Become a Provider
Child care providers are needed to support families, children, and our communities. Anyone caring for more than one unrelated family member is required to be licensed.
Child Safety
Your Child’s Safety in Licensed Family Child Care
File a Complaint
To register a complaint about a family child care home or an unlicensed provider operating illegally (including taking children from multiple families), contact the Family Child Care Licensor.
If the situation involves possible risk to the child, you can contact Otter Tail County Human Services at 218-998-8150 to make a child protection report.
If it is an emergency, call 911.