Parent's should fill out this checklist prior to sending their child to Roots Montessori Centre.


    Child's Full Name*

    Your Full Name*

    1. Has the child traveled outside Canada in the last 14 days?*
    When entering or returning to Alberta from outside Canada, individuals are legally required to quarantine for 14 days unless enrolled in the Alberta COVID-19 International Border Pilot Project.


    2. Has the child had close contact with a case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days?*
    Face-to-face contact within 2 metres for 15 minutes or longer, or direct physical contact such as hugging.


    If the child answered “YES” to any of the above: The child is required to quarantine for 14 days from the last day of exposure.o If the child is participating in the Alberta COVID-19 International Border Pilot Project, they must comply with the program restrictions at all times. If the child develops any symptoms, use the AHS Online Assessment Tool or call Health Link 811 to determine if testing is recommended.If the child answered “NO” to both of the above: Proceed to question 3.


    3. Does the child have any new onset (or worsening) of the following core symptoms: *

    Fever (38 degrees Celsius or higher)

    Cough (continuous, more than usual, not related to other known causes or conditions such as asthma)

    Shortness of breath (continuous, out of breath, unable to breathe deeply, not related to other known causes or conditions such as asthma)

    Loss of sense of smell or taste (not related to other known causes or conditions like allergies or neurological disorders)


    If the child answered “YES” to any symptom in question 3: The child is to isolate for 10 days from onset of symptoms. Use the AHS Online Assessment Tool or call Health Link 811 to arrange for testing and to receive additional information on isolation. If the child answered “NO” to all of the symptoms in question 3: Proceed to question 4.


    4. Does the child have any new onset (or worsening) of the following other symptoms: *

    Chills (without fever, not related to being outside in cold weather)

    Sore throat/painful swallowing (not related to other known causes/conditions, such as seasonal allergies or reflux)

    Runny nose/congestion (not related to other known causes/conditions, such as seasonal allergies or being outside in cold weather)

    Feeling unwell/fatigued (lack of energy, poor feeding in infants, not related to other known causes or conditions, such as depression, insomnia, thyroid dysfunction or sudden injury)

    Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea (not related to other known causes or conditions, such as anxiety, medication or irritable bowel syndrome)

    Unexplained loss of appetite (not related to other known causes or conditions, such as anxiety or medication)

    Muscle/joint aches (not related to other known causes or conditions, such as arthritis or injury)

    Headache (not related to other known causes or conditions, such as tension-type headaches or chronic migraines)

    Conjunctivitis (pink eye)


    If the child answered “YES” to ONE symptom in question 4: Keep your child home and monitor for 24 hours. If their symptom is improving after 24 hours, they can return to school and activities when they feel well enough to go. Testing is not necessary. If the symptom does not improve or worsens after 24 hours (or if additional symptoms emerge), use the AHS Online Assessment Tool or call Health Link 811 to check if testing is recommended.If the child answered “YES” to TWO OR MORE symptoms in question 4: Keep your child home. Use the AHS Online Assessment Tool or call Health Link 811 to determine if testing is recommended. Your child can return to school and activities once their symptoms go away as long as it has been at least 24 hours since their symptoms started. If the child answered “NO” to all questions: Your child may attend school, child care and/or other activities.