Story: Camille Daughma
There were 14 children in the building at the time and the water began seeping under the door very quickly. Within 15 minutes, staff members were wading through knee high water with children on their shoulders. Half an hour later the water was waist high. The flooding destroyed everything from child development records to equipment and toys.
The usual SYAC evacuation point was SADACCA, but with SADACCA under water they evacuated to the Royal Victoria Hotel. Cut off on the other side of the Wicker, police reassured worried parents that their children were safe.
With a plan for temporary premises at the Work Station on Paternoster Row, the Nursery is waiting for OFSTED to inspect the building and pass it as fit for use. Burngreave Children’s Centre has also taken some of the children.
For parents who need further information Caroline can be contacted on 07899 823 874.