ACT Fire & Rescue are on scene the Jenny Wren Childcare Centre, 18 Enderby Street, Mawson.
Firefighters were called to the centre following a power failure.
Due to the heat, 92 children have remained inside the building with crews monitoring their safety.
ACTEW is working to restore power.
ACT Fire & Rescue has two units on scene and a commander.
The Emergency Triple Zero Call (000) was made at 11:32.
12:13 PM
[Courtesy ESA]