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COVID-19 information : guidance for preschool, day care and out of school care (child care)

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This document has been developed to support operators of licensed preschools and child care centres in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among attendees (children, adolescents, adults,... More ≫

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This document has been developed to support operators of licensed preschools and child care centres in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among attendees (children, adolescents, adults, parents, guardians, staff and volunteers).

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COVID-19 information : guidance for daycare, out of school care (child care)

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This guidance builds upon the Alberta Health Services Health and Safety Childcare Guidelines, which all child care operators are required to follow. All re-opened licensed child care centres will... More ≫

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This guidance builds upon the Alberta Health Services Health and Safety Childcare Guidelines, which all child care operators are required to follow. All re-opened licensed child care centres will also be required to be in compliance with applicable zoning and health and safety legislation, including the Child Care Licensing Act and Child Care Licensing Regulation. In the event of a conflict between this document and the AHS Health and Safety Childcare Guidelines, this document will prevail. Also available in French, see related tab.

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Renseignements sur la COVID-19 : directives pour les programmes agréés de services de garde en milieu familial et de services de garde collective en milieu familial

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Ce document a été élaboré pour aider les agences agréées de services de garde en milieu familial et les programmes agréés de services de garde collective en milieu familial à réduire le risque de... More ≫

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Ce document a été élaboré pour aider les agences agréées de services de garde en milieu familial et les programmes agréés de services de garde collective en milieu familial à réduire le risque de transmission de la COVID-19. Également disponible en anglais; voir l’onglet « Related ».

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Ministerial Order 2020-06 [Children's Services]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services allowing day care, out-of-school care and innovative child care programs to re-open under health guidelines and allowing regulatory... More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services allowing day care, out-of-school care and innovative child care programs to re-open under health guidelines and allowing regulatory requirements to be varied by the statutory director, to allow for mixed-ages in child care programs. This order rescinds Children's Services Ministerial Order 2020-03.

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Ministerial Order 2020-04 [Children's Services]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services exempting holders of a child care program licence from the fee usually required to renew the licence, during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services exempting holders of a child care program licence from the fee usually required to renew the licence, during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ministerial Order 2020-03 [Children's Services]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services setting out more stringent regulatory requirements for child care programs that may be operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a... More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services setting out more stringent regulatory requirements for child care programs that may be operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a screening questionnaire for any essential visitors and guidance for food handling. Note: this ministerial order was rescinded by Children's Services ministerial order 2020-06.

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Ministerial Order 2020-02 [Children's Services]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services setting out more stringent regulatory requirements for child care programs that may be operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a... More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services setting out more stringent regulatory requirements for child care programs that may be operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a screening questionnaire for any essential visitors and guidance for food handling.

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CMOH order 04-2020 which amends CMOH order 01-2020 : 2020 COVID-19 response

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Record of decision of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, amending CMOH Order 01-2020 by allowing attendance at child care services operating under the terms and conditions laid out in this... More ≫

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Record of decision of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, amending CMOH Order 01-2020 by allowing attendance at child care services operating under the terms and conditions laid out in this order. Note: effective May 14, 2020, this order was rescinded by CMOH Order 18-2020 (see Related tab).

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CMOH order 01-2020 : 2020 COVID-19 response

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Record of decision of the Chief Medical Officer of Health prohibiting attendance at early childhood service programs, day cares, out of school care, preschool programs, schools, post-secondary... More ≫

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Record of decision of the Chief Medical Officer of Health prohibiting attendance at early childhood service programs, day cares, out of school care, preschool programs, schools, post-secondary institutions and other educational settings in Alberta, for the purpose of lessening the impact of the public health emergency caused by the prevalence of COVID-19 in Alberta. This order was amended by Order 04-2020 on March 20, 2020, allowing essential workers to have access to child care services operating under specific terms and conditions. NOTE: Effective June 12, 2020, this order was rescinded by CMOH Order 25-2020 (see Related tab).

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Healthy eating for children in childcare centres : a booklet to help you understand the Alberta nutrition guidelines for children and youth

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This easy-to-read booklet is intended for people who own or work at a childcare centre. it is also intended for parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other people who are taking care of young... More ≫

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This easy-to-read booklet is intended for people who own or work at a childcare centre. it is also intended for parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other people who are taking care of young children. It describes the importance of healthy food for children and how to identify healthy food, and outlines the role that childcare centres can play in helping children eat well and making sure healthy choices are available.

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