Updates: Christchurch Earthquake
Wednesday, 15 June, 5:40pm
Coopers Road:
We have checked this evening and can happily report that the water supply to the centre has been reconnected. Coopers Road will open as normal tomorrow, Thursday, 16th June.
Kindercare is aware that the closure has impacted on families and thank you for your patience as we resolved the issue.
Wednesday, 15 June, 3.30pm
Coopers Road:
With the information we have available at this time, our centre in Coopers Road is still on stand-by regarding whether we are able to open Thursday (16.6.11). This is based purely on the fact that we still have no water supply to the centre which means we are not able to flush toilets; wash children's hands and the laundry and kitchen are not operational. We want to assure parents that the building is structurally sound - the fact that we are not able to open is purely because of the water problem. At this time, the entire street has no water supply and we have been given no indication of when this is likely to be rectified.
Kindercare apologises sincerely for the inconvenience. We will be checking the water again this evening and will update the website at this time.
Thank you for your patience.
Tuesday, 14 June Update: 6pm
Linwood Avenue:
Parents are advised, following our latest information that our centre in Linwood will open tomorrow, as normal.
Parent/caregivers are advised that, due to the city-wide boil water notice in place, all parents will be required to bring clean, bottled water for their child's daily drinking water. Our staff are asked to bring clean, bottled drinking water daily for themselves, as well. This arrangement will continue until such time as the main city water is deemed safe to drink.
Coopers Road:
Parents are advised, following our latest information, that Coopers Road will be closed tomorrow due to the interrupted water supply. Parents will be notified when this is rectified.
Tuesday, 14th June: 4.30pm
Following inspections carried out today, the following Kindercare centres will be open again tomorrow - Wednesday, 15 June.
- Centres opening:
- Avonhead Road
- Burwood Road
- Clyde Road
- Ferry Road
- Sawyers Arms Road
- Strickland Street
- Tower Junction
Important: Parent/caregivers are advised that, due to the city-wide boil water notice in place, all parents will be required to bring clean, bottled water for their child's daily drinking water. Staff are also required to bring bottled water for their own consumption. This arrangement will continue until such time as the main city water is deemed safe to drink.
Centres on Stand-by: For our families at Coopers Road and Linwood Avenue - these centres are on stand-by to re-open. We hope to have further updates on these centres a little later this evening. We will update the website when we have more information.
Monday, 13th June: 7.17pm
We would like to advise parents that, based on the information available to us at this time, and in order to give us a chance to check all our Christchurch city properties, all Kindercare centres will be closed tomorrow, 14th June.
Clyde Road - 029 770 8350
Avonhead Road - 029 770 8358
Sawyers Arms - 029 770 8359
Burwood Road - 029 770 8356
Coopers Road - 029 770 8351
Ferry Road - 029 770 8357
Linwood Avenue - 029 770 8353
Strickland Street - 029 770 8355
Tower Junction - 029 770 8354
Should you need to contact these centres, please do so on their mobile contact numbers.
Please Note: Our centre in Southbrook Road, Rangiora will be open tomorrow, 14th June. The mobile contact number for this centre is: 029 770 8381
For our staff: Your centre directors will call you regarding arrangements to come into work tomorrow for cleaning and tidy up.
Kindercare apologises for any inconvenience caused to parents and families. We are monitoring the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management sites regularly. The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management has activated the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) which is in monitoring mode, in response to the Canterbury aftershocks.
Our thoughts and prayers are again centred on children, families, staff and associates in Christchurch and the wider "Kindercare family" in Christchurch remains our priority at this time.
Stay Safe.
