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.

How to find a Crisis Nursery Near You

There are four 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

More Family Resources

United Way
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 information about specific resources online at https://www.211unitedway.org/.

Lutheran Social Services
To find more information about the family and crisis services offered by Lutheran Social Services, you can call (800) 582-5260 or visit https://www.lssmn.org/services/families/crisis-nurseries.