Here is some information about our program with our Covid 19 regulations in place for our 2020/2021 school year.
We are following the regulations set by AHS and Child Care Licensing Family & Community Resiliency
*Class sizes will be 18 per class
*2 teachers wearing masks, children do not have to wear mask.
* Wellness checks need to be completed each day before entering class
*Parent helpers will need to wear masks. The duties of the parent helper will be different this year. We are working on scenarios to make it work as we love having our preschool parents in our class. They will help the teachers in the morning with wellness checks and classroom prep.
*Social distancing will be in place 2-4 children per centre. Hand washing after playing in each centre will be encouraged.
*Each class/ cohort will have it own set of toys/ school supplies/ and soap.
Shelves/ door handles/ bathrooms/ tables/ chairs and coat cubbies will be cleaned in between each class.
*We will have staggered start and pick up times. 9 families per time slot.
Covid 19 Guidelines
Parents/Guardian’s must complete the wellness checklist that was given to them on orientation day, this should be done each morning/afternoon by parents before coming to school. If you have any of the following symptoms you must stay home and follow the covid-19 guidelines set by AHS. Masks are mandatory for adults in the Casman Centre.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary from person to person. Symptoms may also vary in different age groups. Some of the more commonly reported symptoms include:
You are required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days if you have a cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, or sore throat that is not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition.
The mandatory isolation period is 10 days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer.
Call 811
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx
If you've been tested for coronavirus and receive a positive test result
You must isolate at home, whether you have symptoms or not.
If you have symptoms (symptomatic), you must Isolate at home (as soon as your symptoms start), and remain isolated for 14 days or as directed by your public health authority
If you do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) you must: Isolate at home as soon as you receive the confirmed laboratory test, and remain isolated for 14 days or as directed by your public health authority
If you did not have symptoms when you got tested, but then develop symptoms during your 14-day isolation period, you must restart your isolation time.
Have symptoms but tested negative for COVID-19If you tested negative and have known exposure to COVID-19, you are required to isolate for 14 days.
If you tested negative and have no known exposure to the virus, you are not required to isolate. However, it is important to stay home until your symptoms resolve so that you do not infect others.
We are following the regulations set by AHS and Child Care Licensing Family & Community Resiliency
*Class sizes will be 18 per class
*2 teachers wearing masks, children do not have to wear mask.
* Wellness checks need to be completed each day before entering class
*Parent helpers will need to wear masks. The duties of the parent helper will be different this year. We are working on scenarios to make it work as we love having our preschool parents in our class. They will help the teachers in the morning with wellness checks and classroom prep.
*Social distancing will be in place 2-4 children per centre. Hand washing after playing in each centre will be encouraged.
*Each class/ cohort will have it own set of toys/ school supplies/ and soap.
Shelves/ door handles/ bathrooms/ tables/ chairs and coat cubbies will be cleaned in between each class.
*We will have staggered start and pick up times. 9 families per time slot.
Covid 19 Guidelines
Parents/Guardian’s must complete the wellness checklist that was given to them on orientation day, this should be done each morning/afternoon by parents before coming to school. If you have any of the following symptoms you must stay home and follow the covid-19 guidelines set by AHS. Masks are mandatory for adults in the Casman Centre.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary from person to person. Symptoms may also vary in different age groups. Some of the more commonly reported symptoms include:
- new or worsening cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- temperature equal to or over 38°C
- feeling feverish
- chills
- fatigue or weakness
- muscle or body aches
- new loss of smell or taste
- headache
- gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting)
- feeling very unwell
You are required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days if you have a cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, or sore throat that is not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition.
The mandatory isolation period is 10 days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer.
Call 811
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx
If you've been tested for coronavirus and receive a positive test result
You must isolate at home, whether you have symptoms or not.
If you have symptoms (symptomatic), you must Isolate at home (as soon as your symptoms start), and remain isolated for 14 days or as directed by your public health authority
If you do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) you must: Isolate at home as soon as you receive the confirmed laboratory test, and remain isolated for 14 days or as directed by your public health authority
If you did not have symptoms when you got tested, but then develop symptoms during your 14-day isolation period, you must restart your isolation time.
Have symptoms but tested negative for COVID-19If you tested negative and have known exposure to COVID-19, you are required to isolate for 14 days.
If you tested negative and have no known exposure to the virus, you are not required to isolate. However, it is important to stay home until your symptoms resolve so that you do not infect others.