Crisis Resources for Families

Merry Moose Childcare and Preschool is proud to support our community and our children. We partner with Lutheran Social Services and the St. Cloud Crisis Nursery to provide confidential, free, short-term childcare for central Minnesota families in need of emergency assistance. 

Our qualified and nurturing professional care team provides your family with peace of mind that your child is safe and well-cared for during times of stress. We offer licensed and loving short-term childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children from six weeks to eight years of age.

How Does it Work?

Parents and legal guardians in need of emergency or short-term childcare assistance in central Minnesota should contact the St. Cloud Area Crisis Nursery at (320) 654-1090. 

If the nursery is full, your child will be placed in a participating licensed daycare facility such as ours or a licensed foster care home, depending on your circumstances and the facility’s availability.

find a Crisis Nursery Near You

There are five area crisis nurseries in the state of Minnesota that offer confidential support for families in need of childcare assistance. Contact the location nearest you for help.

ST. CLOUD Area Crisis ​Nursery​

(320) 654-1090

WRIGHT COUNTY  Area Crisis ​Nursery

(320) 406-8606​

DULUTH Area Crisis ​Nursery​

(218) 302-6879​

MANKATO ​Area Crisis ​Nursery

(507) 995-9259

CROW WING COUNTY Area Crisis Nursery

(320) 654-1090

additional crisis Resources

24/7 FAMILY CRISIS HELP

The United Way has a confidential and free service for Minnesota families in crisis. Simply dial 211 to get assistance finding health and human services resources. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also find resources on the United Way website.

FAMILY AND CRISIS SERVICES

To find more information about the confidential family and crisis services offered by Lutheran Social Services, you can call (800) 582-5260 or visit the Crisis Nurseries page on Lutheran Social Service website.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Looking for help paying for childcare tuition? Visit the Parent Aware website to find options and eligibility requirements for child care assistance, scholarships, tax relief, and other financial aid programs that help families pay for quality child care and education. ​