Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group

Free Emergency Child Care Available

Mar 18, 2002

If you are facing an emergency due to lack of day care, Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery can help. It has free emergency day care available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its south Minneapolis site to help Hennepin County families. Our free emergency day care provides:
*free service for five days in a row
*experienced, trained staff
*5:1 ratio of teachers to children; 4:1 ratio for infants and toddlers
*clean, fun playrooms and activities
*breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
*located next to Head Start in south Minneapolis
*available for children infant-age six
*open 11 hours a day, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If you are under stress and having problems coping with your current situation and if a break will make a difference in resolving your crisis, we can help. When you call Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, YOU define your emergency. Examples include:
*the need for care for your children while you look for housing
*the need to go on job interviews and you lack day care
*the need for care for your children because of a court appearance
*the need for day care because you have MFIP appointments
*the need for a safe place for your children because of a domestic situation
*the need to talk to someone, knowing that they will help you in whatever way possible

Please call the nursery?’s 24-hour crisis hotline at 763-591-0100 if we can help.