Fire at KinderKiddz in Grand Island causes $2 million in damages

KinderKiddz in Grand Island is temporarily closed due to a fire that caused an estimated $2 million in damages on Saturday afternoon.

Grand Island Firefighters were called to the daycare at 2710 Grand Island Boulevard just after 12:30 p.m. Upon entering the building, crews say they were met with heavy smoke.

According to the Grand Island Fire Company, several crews worked to put out the fire while another confirmed the building was empty.

"Honestly my first reaction is thank god it was on the weekend and I know there was no kids there. Also just immediate panic of, oh no, what are we gonna do," said Alanna Zimmerman, mother of two.

Alanna Zimmerman

She and other parents are now scrambling to find childcare for their little ones. They received a message from the daycare Saturday saying they're working to find out what the next steps are.

"I would love a little bit of direction because my kids really liked it there," said Zimmerman. "So if they gave us the direction of here's our game plan that would be kinda nice just so I can keep that in the back of my mind, versus you have no idea, what's gonna happen if the business can't sustain rebuilding."

Alanna Zimmerman

She says other daycare facilities on Grand Island have posted saying they have room for more kids, so she's trying to get her sons in there for the week.

No injuries were reported. Investigators say the fire caused an estimated $2 million in damage to the building.

KinderKiddz is temporarily closed as Erie County Sheriff's Office continues its investigation.