Answering the Call—Even on a Sunday: How Patriot Pumpers Helped Keep a Childcare Facility Open
At Patriot Pumpers, we believe service isn’t a 9-to-5 job. It’s a calling. That belief was put to the test one Sunday when we got a call from the Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy in Snellville—a place that many local families depend on for their childcare needs.
A Bad Backup, Hidden Below
The center’s 3-compartment sink was backing up, and no one could figure out why. It wasn’t until we got on site that the real problem became clear: the grease trap interceptor was completely hidden underneath a cabinet—something no one there even knew existed. The unit had likely been covered up during renovations or upgrades, long forgotten until the backup left them scrambling just hours before Monday morning.
In order to fix the problem, we had to cut into the cabinetry just to access the interceptor. What we found wasn’t pretty—layers of hardened grease and waste built up over time. But we’ve seen worse, and more importantly: we knew what needed to be done.
Before and After
We pumped it out, cleared the blockage, and restored flow to the sink system—ensuring the childcare center could operate as normal the next morning. It was messy. It was unexpected. But it was necessary.
And that’s what we do.
Loyalty That Lasts
This wasn’t our first time helping Kids ‘R’ Kids in Snellville. Back in 2022, they called us when their line to the city sewer clogged. We handled that emergency too. Because of that connection and trust, they knew exactly who to call in 2025 when another issue hit.
To us, that loyalty goes both ways. They’ve earned the community’s trust—they were even voted Best of Gwinnett in 2024—and they work hard to care for children and families in our area. That deserves support, even on our day off.
Bigger Than Business
We’re business owners, too. We know what it’s like to have employees relying on a paycheck and customers counting on your doors to open. If this issue hadn’t been resolved on Sunday, dozens of parents might’ve been left without childcare the next morning—and a team of staff left in limbo.
That wasn’t acceptable to us. So we went.
We didn’t do it for the money. In this line of work, we’re often needed during holidays, weekends, and after hours. But when you feel called to serve, you show up.
That’s what we’re here for.
📞 Need Help in a Pinch?
If you’ve got a grease trap, septic tank, or lift station issue that can’t wait, Patriot Pumpers is here for you—weekdays, weekends, whenever the community needs us.
Call us at 770-940-6582
Visit www.patriotpumper.com
Proudly serving Gwinnett and beyond.
Answering the Call—Even on a Sunday