Disruptions to facilities, security systems, or safety processes can lead to immediate operational suspension, regulatory non-compliance, and reputational damage.
This chapter defines the recovery strategies for CBF-9, ensuring that Kinderland’s facilities remain safe, secure, and operational during and after a disruptive incident.
The strategies are developed in accordance with BCM mitigation principles such as redundancy, alternate facilities, manual workarounds, and pre-arranged vendor support, with recovery objectives aligned to the nature and criticality of each sub-function.
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Sub-CBF Code |
Sub-CBF |
RTO |
Recovery Strategy |
Recovery Location |
Details of Recovery Strategy |
Justification for Selected Recovery Strategy |
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9.1 |
Facility Operations & Maintenance |
24 hours |
Alternate site operations and outsourced facilities support |
Alternate Kinderland centre / Approved temporary premises |
Engage pre-approved facilities vendors for urgent repairs, utilities restoration, and cleaning services; relocate critical activities to alternate centres where feasible |
Facility operations can tolerate short disruption, but extended downtime impacts safety and service continuity; outsourcing and alternate sites provide cost-effective resilience |
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9.2 |
Security Systems & Access Control |
4 hours |
Redundant systems and manual security controls |
Primary site with fallback manual controls |
Activate backup power and secondary access control systems; deploy security staff for manual access verification and perimeter monitoring |
Security breaches pose immediate safety risks; rapid recovery is essential, and redundancy combined with manual controls ensures continuous protection |
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9.3 |
Emergency Preparedness & Safety |
Immediate (0–2 hours) |
Manual procedures and pre-defined emergency response plans |
On-site |
Execute emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and incident command structure; coordinate with SCDF, police, and medical services |
Emergency response cannot be delayed; reliance on trained staff and documented procedures ensures immediate action regardless of system availability |
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9.4 |
Health & Safety Compliance |
24 hours |
Manual records and regulatory coordination |
Primary site / Corporate office |
Use hardcopy safety records, inspection checklists, and incident logs; liaise with regulators and inspectors if systems are unavailable |
Compliance activities can be temporarily managed manually; maintaining records supports regulatory assurance and audit readiness |
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9.5 |
Visitor Management |
8 hours |
Manual visitor registration and verification |
Primary site |
Implement manual logbooks, ID verification, and staff escort procedures until digital systems are restored |
Visitor management is important for security, but can be effectively managed manually for short periods without major operational impact |
The recovery strategies for CBF-9 Facility Management and Security ensure that Kinderland can maintain a safe, secure, and compliant environment even during disruptive incidents.
By combining redundant systems, manual workarounds, alternate locations, and vendor support, Kinderland adopts a pragmatic and risk-based approach consistent with BCM best practices.
These strategies prioritise child safety and regulatory compliance, while balancing operational feasibility and cost.
When integrated with regular training, drills, and vendor reviews, they strengthen Kinderland’s overall resilience and reinforce stakeholder confidence in its ability to manage and recover from facility-related disruptions effectively.
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