Ottertail Family Center

06/15/2026

Thank you Reid at The Star Tribune for sharing our story!! We are so grateful to serve the youth in our community, while supporting the amazing childcare providers who care for them ❤️

A new project will double the capacity in a town where expectant parents once faced waitlists.

06/06/2026

A huge shoutout to everyone who came out for our first ever Family Day!! It was so fun seeing everyone!

A special thank you to the Ottertail Fire and Rescue, Ottertail Aggregate, Inc., and Ament Truckingfor bringing trucks out for our Touch a Truck event!

Thank you to our amazing providers at the Ottertail Family Center for hosting fun games and crafts for the kids, and for You Beauty Boutique & Spa for hosting a fun make and take project for the kiddos!

Thank you to The Williams Company Store for hosting free will donation hot dogs & chips! They raised $140 which will go directly to support the programming at our sister nonprofit, the Ottertail Community & Wellness Center!

Thank you to Top Gun Fun Inflatables LLC for providing awesome inflatables for the kids to play on!

Last but not least, thank you to our community for showing up today, and everyday! We had about 300 kiddos and parents show up to participate in Family Day and we couldn’t be more grateful!!

02/17/2026

We are so grateful to Hunter at WDAY for coming out to highlight the incredible childcare providers at the Ottertail Family Center! It means so much to share the story of how our providers are creating safe, nurturing, and enriching spaces for the children in and around our community. 💛

We are proud to offer quality childcare and have some truly fantastic providers who are ready to support and care for your little ones. Our providers still have limited openings, so if you are looking for childcare, be sure to visit our website to learn more and connect with them:
https://www.ottertailcommunityproject.com/meet-our-providers

We can't wait to support the next generation of kiddos and the families who love them!

02/10/2026

Thank you Perham Focus for the story on our amazing providers and new childcare spaces! We can’t wait to continue to support our community❤️

Today there are four daycare providers operating in two new twin home-style buildings in Ottertail, ready to accept new little clients so their parents can get out there and earn a living.

02/09/2026

Are you looking for childcare? Be sure to check out our website to learn more about the amazing providers at the Ottertail Family Center! You’ll find details about each provider along with their contact information so you can reach out and find the right fit for your family. 💛

https://www.ottertailcommunityproject.com/meet-our-providers

02/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our open house!! We are so excited for all our new providers and the kiddos who get to hang out with them!!

02/06/2026

✨Provider Spotlight✨

Meet our next provider at the Ottertail Family Center — Donna! Donna is the owner of Enchanted Explorers Child Care and is passionate about creating a safe, loving, and fun learning environment where children can grow and thrive! She provides nutritious meals, engaging activities, and dependable care Monday through Friday.

Meet Donna, along with our other providers, this Saturday from 1-4pm!! We can’t wait to see you!

02/05/2026

✨ Provider Spotlight ✨

Meet Anika! Anika is the owner of Little Explorers Daycare and is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. She’s an experienced provider who offers engaging activities and nutritious meals, giving families peace of mind that their little ones are in great hands!

Come meet Anika and tour her space this Saturday during our open house!!

02/04/2026

✨ Provider Spotlight✨

We’re so excited to introduce McKayla, one of the amazing childcare providers at the Ottertail Family Center! McKayla brings a warm, caring heart and a passion for helping little ones learn, grow, and feel right at home each day. Our families are so lucky to have her as part of our community.

Want to meet McKayla in person? Come say hi to her and our other incredible providers at our Open House this weekend! It’s the perfect chance to tour the space, connect with providers, and learn more about the childcare options now available in our community.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡

02/04/2026

✨ Provider Spotlight! ✨
Meet Jessica, owner of Happy Campers Childcare and one of our wonderful providers at the Ottertail Family Center! Jessica creates a nurturing, structured environment where children can learn, play, and explore—both indoors and outdoors.

📅 Come meet Jessica (and our other amazing providers!) at our Open House this Saturday from 1–4 PM. We can’t wait to welcome you in! 💚