Mitigating Water and Mold Damage in Schools and Childcare Centers

When operating schools or childcare centers, an all too common problem is water intrusion. This can happen not only from overflows from sinks and toilets, but also from sprinkler systems, HVAC systems and roof damage.

Properly mitigating water damage in a school setting is imperative because developing children are more susceptible to the damaging effects of mold, which under the right circumstances can grow within 48 hours of a water problem occurring. Teachers are concerned too, both for the children and for their own health.

Complexities in School Settings

In a childcare or school setting there are additional complexities that arise during water or mold mitigation activities, including:

• Do the technicians have appropriate criminal clearances to be around children?
• Do the contractors understand how to protect children from the hazards of their equipment and chemicals?
• Do the contractors understand the regulations that govern schools and daycares and how this may impact their work?
• Can the contractors do the work efficiently so as to minimize disruption to the school or childcare center?

Flood & Flame Has the Experience AND Expertise

Paula Charles, one of the founders and principals, spent almost 20 years operating childcare centers and understands both the regulations and the challenges of water, mold and fire mitigation because she had to address them herself.

• Our lead technicians possess comprehensive clearance letters from DECAL for childcare center work
• We recognize the need to maintain operations while addressing damage concerns appropriately
• Our technicians hold the highest industry credentials with IICRC in water, mold and fire and can do the job correctly

If you have a water or mold problem at your school or childcare center, don't trust just any restoration company. Work with a team that understands the unique requirements of your environment.