Kids' Korner Child Development Center

Boil Water Notice Lifted: 6 p.m., April 25

The Boil Water Notice for the City of Kannapolis has been lifted. Local and state water quality tests have confirmed that the water is safe for all uses effective immediately. Water users are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption. You may use your water for any purpose. Restaurants and businesses may reopen now.

Things You Need To Do Before Using the Water in Your Home:
Flush Cold Water Faucets: Open all cold water taps throughout your home and let them run for at least 15 minutes to clear the service lines.

Clear Hot Water Lines: Run all hot water faucets for at least 15 minutes to ensure the water in your water heater is replaced with fresh, treated water.

Refresh Ice and Water Systems: Discard any ice produced during the advisory and cycle your ice maker or water dispenser at least three times before using.

Maintain Appliances: Run your dishwasher on a full, empty cycle using the hot water setting to flush any potentially stagnant water from the system.

Service Water Treatment: Replace all water filter cartridges—including those in refrigerators, pitchers, and under-sink systems—as they may have trapped contaminants during the advisory.

Shower and Laundry: Flush your showerheads by running them for several minutes, and run your washing machine through a cycle on the hot setting before washing clothes.

Things You Need To Do Before Using the Water in Your Commercial Business:
Extended System Flush: Systematically flush all cold-water faucets, drinking fountains, and service lines for at least 30 minutes, starting at the point closest to the service entrance and working toward the most distant fixtures.

Commercial Ice Machines: Discard all ice produced during the advisory period and sanitize the ice bin and internal components according to the manufacturer’s instructions before resuming operations.

Beverage and Food Service Lines: Flush all soda fountains, coffee brewers, and water-fed beverage dispensers, and replace any attached water filtration cartridges to prevent the serving of contaminated water.

Filtration Replacements: Replace all point-of-entry and point-of-use filter cartridges immediately, as these devices can harbor trapped contaminants even after the main supply is clear.

Process Equipment: Consult your equipment manuals to follow specific flushing or disinfection protocols for cooling towers, medical devices, or laboratory water systems that may require specialized cleaning.

For Restaurants, please see guidance from the Cabarrus Health Alliance and Rowan County Health Department by visiting www.cabarrushealth.org or www.rowancountync.gov.

How This Issue Developed:
A small area of the City was initially impacted. Contaminants that cause E coli were found during regular testing procedures. Flushing of the waterlines of this area was completed.

Although we believed that any negative impacts had been mitigated, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) required that we issue the citywide boil notice. We followed their directives and have worked closely with DEQ officials to ensure that all tests and protocols have been completed and that the water is now safe for everyone in the City.

The Boil Notice is also lifted for the Town of Landis and the City of Concord. Please visit their websites and social media channels for more information.

“We know this has been a difficult couple of days and we are grateful to our community for stepping up to distribute water to those who in need and for your patience as we followed all procedures to ensure we have quality drinking water,” said Kannapolis Water Resources Director Alex Anderson.

City Openings:
The Gem Theatre will be open tonight.
The Swanee Theatre Concert is on schedule for tonight.
All City Parks and Shelters will reopen tomorrow.
The Cannon Ballers Game will be played tonight.

Dear Families,

Due to the current water boil advisory issued for the City of Kannapolis, we have been notified that we must close both centers effective immediately.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the health and safety of our children and staff. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Important Update for Families

We are currently going to be operating regular hours tomorrow.

Please continue to monitor Procare and our page for updates. If we experience a power outage or any other unexpected issues, we may need to close.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep everyone safe.

Weather & Safety Update ❄️

Due to the overnight snowfall and continued hazardous road conditions we will operate on a delayed opening today. Our center will open at 9:00 AM to allow additional time for travel safety and the snow to stop.

The safety of our staff, children, and families is always our top priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take the necessary precautions to ensure safe access to the building and parking areas.

Please allow extra travel time this morning and use caution when arriving. Our parking lot has not been cleaned. We look forward to welcoming everyone once conditions are safe for normal operations.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

🌤️ Weather Update for Families 🌤️

Good evening families,

We plan to open tomorrow at 9:00 AM to allow additional time for road and parking lot conditions to improve and for staff to arrive safely. Please note: NC Pre-K classes will be closed tomorrow; however, wrap-around care will remain open.

We will continue to closely monitor the weather throughout the day, and with incoming rain and the potential for snow, we may need to close early if conditions worsen to ensure the safety of our children, families, and staff. If an early closure becomes necessary, families will be notified promptly through Procare and on our page.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we prioritize safety. Please travel carefully and stay tuned for updates.

We want to see your snow fun! ❄️☃️🌨️

Weather Closure Update

Due to continued hazardous conditions, we will remain closed. While we are actively working to clear and improve the parking lot and surrounding areas, we do not feel confident that conditions will be safe enough for staff to travel.

The safety of our children, families, and staff is always our top priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to ensure a safe return.

A special thank you to Mr. Randy and Coleson Rowe for their hard work and dedication in clearing the parking lot.

Updates will be shared as conditions improve. Thank you for your continued support.

🚨 Weather Closure Notice 🚨

Due to the weather conditions, Kids’ Korner CDC and Kids Next Door will be closed tomorrow (Monday,February 2nd) to ensure the safety of our children, families, and staff.

We apologize for any inconvenience and truly appreciate your understanding. Please stay safe and warm, and we’ll see everyone soon! ❄️

Due to safety concerns, the center will have a delayed opening and early close tomorrow. We will open at 8:30 AM and close at 5:00 PM. We will serve breakfast to any child who arrives before 9am.

If your child goes to Kannapolis City Schools they are having a virtual day so please send your child prepared with everything they need including usernames and passwords. We will not be able to get this information for your child. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

🚨 Weather Closure Notice 🚨

Due to the weather conditions, Kids’ Korner CDC and Kids Next Door will be closed tomorrow (Monday,January 26th) to ensure the safety of our children, families, and staff.

We apologize for any inconvenience and truly appreciate your understanding. Please stay safe and warm, and we’ll see everyone soon! ❄️💙