Updates: Christchurch Earthquake
Friday, 01 April, 4.10pm
Please see the latest update for Parents here.
Tuesday, 29 March, 2.15pm
Following the earthquake of February 22nd we have decided to issue mobile phones to each of our centre directors in Christchurch. This will provide parents and staff with an additional avenue to contact the centre director, should the need arise.
Please make a note of the relevant number, add it to your contact list, address book and/or mobile phone. Each number will pertain to each specific centre.
- 029 770 8350 - Clyde Road
- 029 770 8351 - Coopers Road
- 029 770 8352 - Armagh Street
- 029 770 8353 - Linwood Ave
- 029 770 8354 - Puriri Street
- 029 770 8355 - Strickland Street
- 029 770 8356 - Burwood Road
- 029 770 8357 - Ferry Road
- 029 770 8358 - Avonhead Road
- 029 770 8359 - Sawyers Arms
- 029 770 8380 - Fendalton Road
- 029 770 8381 - Rangiora
Tuesday, 8 March, 1pm
Please see the latest update for Parents here.
Ferry Road & Strickland Street centres have now been cleared ny the Ministry of Education to open tomorrow (Wed 9 Mar). Staff at these centres will be expected at work for their normal hours. Please bring a bottle of safe drinking water for yourself for the day. Your Centre Director should be in contact with you soon to let you know more.
If you have any questions at all then please contact your Centre Director or Area Manager (Nicola 021 388 017, Leanne 021 1902 494).
Thanks for your understanding as we work through this process.
Sunday, 6 March, 2pm
Please see the latest update for Parents here.
Clyde Rd, Avonhead, Sawyers Arms & Burwood centres are now able to open on Monday 7th. Staff at these centres will be expected at work for their normal hours. Please bring a bottle of safe drinking water for yourself for the day. We apologise for the late notice here for some of you. We have only just had clearance from the Ministry of Education to open these centres. Your Centre Director should be in contact with you soon to let you know more.
If you have any questions at all then please contact your Centre Director or Area Manager (Nicola 021 388 017, Leanne 021 1902 494).
Thanks for your understanding as we work through this process.
Monday, 28 February, 4pm
The latest information from the Ministry of Education is still stating that early childhood centres will remain closed until further notice. We will update you if this situation changes.
Friday, 25 February, 5.23pm
With the state of emergency still in place and likely to continue into next week our centres are likely to remain closed next week. However, some of our centres have come through the earthquake remarkably well. So, following the required clearance from the Ministry of Education, it may be possible for some centres to re-open quickly. We will keep you informed about this.
Once the centres have been assessed early next week, we will be looking at contacting staff that are available, to come into the centres that have been checked, to do some clean up and tidying, in preparation for re-opening when we are cleared to do so. Your centre director will be in touch with you and again, please keep an eye on the website for further updates.
If the state of emergency is still in place and your centre remains closed for next week, all permanent staff and pre-booked relievers will be paid for the week ending Friday, 4th March.
We are aware that at this difficult time you and your family, are having to cope with the shock of this disaster. Sometimes, it can be helpful to talk with someone. If you would like the opportunity to do so, we have some options for you.
The Parents Partner is a Kindercare service that provides support, guidance and counselling to our parents and staff. If you would like to contact them, you can do so, at no cost to yourself, as follows:
- Ian McKean: 021 324446
- Kaye McKean: 027 6600065
- Parents Partner: (09) 410-2181
- Website: www.parentspartner.com
Please leave a message if Ian or Kaye are not available to speak with you immediately and they will call you back.
Or, if you would like someone to get in touch with you, you can call the free 0508 KINDERCARE (0508 546 3372) number and leave your details. We will ensure that someone makes contact with you.
You may find the following articles valuable reading:
http://www.parentspartner.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/jan2001.pdf
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/~/media/MinEdu?Files?ChristchurchEarthquake/TipsOnSupportingToddlers.pdf
And from all of us in the wider Kindercare community of staff and families, we will continue to keep the Christchurch families in our thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday, 23 February, 4.40pm
With a national state of emergency declared, we confirm that all Kindercare centres will be closed at least until and including Friday, 25th February.
As staff are not required to be at your centre this week, you may want to take this opportunity to leave the city for a few days for your own well-being and that of your family.
Staff will continue to be paid for the time your centre is closed this week (Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th or Friday 25th February) and your annual leave entitlements will not be affected. Updates will be posted on the website and your centre director will be in contact with you to let you know when you will be expected back at your centre.
The safety and well-being of children, families and staff of our Kindercare community remain uppermost in our thoughts at this time.
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 7.00am
Civil Defence has declared a state of emergency, as such all early childhood services in Christchurch city are closed until further notice. Please stay home, look after your loved ones and stay safe. Our thoughts are with you all.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 3.35pm
We have contacted all our centres and can confirm that all staff and children who were present today are safe.
We will be updating our website regularly so please keep an eye on this for information as it becomes available.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 1.55pm
Kindercare would like to express our shock to all our parents, families and staff who have just experienced the horrifying 6.3 earthquake. Kindercare is currently trying to gather as much information, as quickly as possible to update you. Some phone lines are down making contact with our centres difficult and sporadic. We will be providing a full update as soon as we are able to.
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
If parents or staff have any queries or would like to discuss anything further, please feel free to contact Lindsay Jones or Barbs Tozer at our Support Office on 0508 KINDERCARE (0508 546 3372)
USEFUL CONTACT SITES
Civil Defence: www.civildefence.govt.nz & www.canterburyearthquake.govt.nz
Water conservation: www.getthru.govt.nz
Environment Canterbury: www.ecan.govt.nz
Earthquake Government Helpline: 0800 779 997
24/7 Healthline: 0800 611 116
Min. of Education Canterbury Earthquake Information: www.minedu.govt.nz
