COVID outbreak temporarily closes GI daycare

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island daycare is closing its doors until at least September 2 due to an outbreak of COVID-19 at its facility.

Platte Valley Children’s Academy notified parents Sunday announcing the temporary closure, saying they have been alerted of multiple cases at the center.

“If you have been with us throughout the pandemic, you are already aware that PVCA has pushed through and worked diligently throughout it, however, unfortunately at this time we are unable to do so as the severity and widespread reach impacts nearly all classrooms,” said the owners in a post on Facebook.

They said if your child was in attendance on Friday, August 20 in the following classrooms: Nursery, Discovery 2, 2 year olds, 4-5 year preschool then they were directly exposed.

If you have any questions, please email us at pvcachildcare@gmail.com.

The daycare said they will be in contact with the health department and will notify families if there’s additional information or directive required.

Read full message below:

We are incredibly saddened and very sorry to inform you that the daycare center will be closed until September 2nd due to an outbreak of Covid-19. We have been alerted of multiple cases at the center. If your child was in attendance on Friday, August 20th in the following classrooms: Nursery, Discovery 2, 2 year olds, 4-5 year Preschool they were directly exposed. If you have been with us throughout the pandemic, you are already aware that PVCA has pushed through and worked diligently throughout it, however, unfortunately at this time we are unable to do so as the severity and widespread reach impacts nearly all classrooms. Our 3 day minimum fee will still apply during this time to retain your child’s spot at the Center. All payments can be made upon reopening the 2nd. We are very sorry for this inconvenience and hope for a safe and healthy reopening once we are able to do so. If you have any questions, please email us at pvcachildcare@gmail.com.
With the Health Department being closed today we will contact them tomorrow and if there is any additional information or directive required we will pass that information along. Until then, we will see you on September 2nd.
Stay safe. Stay healthy.
Thank you and see you soon.
Heather and Chelsie
Platte Valley Children's Academy