Covid-19 Update

The Carstairs Playschool Society has received an updated Covid-19 Information Guidenace for Preschools from Alberta Health Services and our Covid-19 Policies and Procedures has been updated accordingly.

Policy changes include:

  • In the event of a child becoming sick at the playschool, all items used by the child in the 48 hours prior to symptom onset and while isolated should be cleaned and disinfected as soon as the child has been picked up.  Items that can not be cleaned should be removed and stored in sealed container for a minimum of 72 hours. 

  • Parents can access Covid-19 testing by filling out the AHS Online Assessment Tool and booking a test. 

  • A child that has a cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat that is not related to a pre-existing condition or who tests positive for Covid-19 is legally required to isolate for 10 days from the start of their symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer.

  • If a child has a fever, cough, runny nose, shortness of breath or sore throat and is not tested for Covid-19, the child must isolate for 10 days from symptom onset, or until symptoms resolve, whichever is longer. Note: It is always recommended that parents seek testing for a child with symptoms of Covid-19.

  • If the child tests negative and has no known exposure to the virus, they must stay home until their symptoms resolve.  If the child tests negative and has has an exposure to the virus, they are legally required to quarantine for 14 days from the exposure date.

  • AHS Coordinated Covid-19 Response is availabe to all child care settings at 1-844-343-0971.  They must be contacted, as soon as there are two or more children/staff members showing Covid-19 symptoms.  

  • Covid-19 daily assessment forms must be kept for 4 weeks, rather than 2, for contact tracing purposes.

  • Program attendance needs to be reported weekly to the Ministry of Children's Services.  

  • Proper hand washing hygiene posters are required in the washroom.

  • Coat hooks that are used for personal items must be cleaned and disinfected after each cohort use.  

Please review the complete updated Covid-19 Policy and Procedure document throughly.  Should you have any questions, please contact us at carstairsplayschool@gmail.com.

Thank you for your dedication in keeping the students and staff healthy and safe.

The Carstairs Playschool Society