Stepney child care centre evacuated after kitchen mishap Children were evacuated from a Stepney child care centre this morning amid fears of toxic fumes. Picture: advertiser.com.au Source: Supplied ABOUT 80 children were evacuated from a Stepney child care centre this morning amid fears of potentially toxic fumes. MFS crews, paramedics and MedSTAR crews were called to the St Peters Child Care Centre on Henry St about 10.30am after a kitchen mishap caused a chemical odour. A staff member had used a cleaner designed for dishwashers to hand-clean cooking equipment. It resulted in fumes entering the building's ventilation. Staff noticed the smell and evacuated the centre. No children were assessed by paramedics at the scene, but four staff members were treated for coughs. The children, whose parents have been notified, are aged between six weeks and five years. One staff member was sent home by the centre due to a pre-existing medical condition. No-one was taken to hospital. Staff and children returned to the centre about 11.15am after the chemical solution was disposed of and food was thrown out. Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Mayor Robert Bria said the council would conduct an "internal investigation," despite SafeWork SA deeming no further investigation was required.