Children in the schools and child care centers in Albert Lea have had many changes implemented because of COVID-19. One of those is the requirement for children ages 5 and up to wear face masks at Lakeview Elementary School. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Second graders work in a Lakeview Elementary School classroom. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Sanitzing stations are at the entrances of classrooms. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Students at Lakeview Elementary grab materials from their lockers at the beginging of the school day. Masks are required to be worn throughout the whole day at school. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Music and art class go from classroom to classrom on a cart for safety precautions regarding COVID. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Music and art teachers go from classroom to classrom with a cart for safety precautions regarding COVID-19. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

According to the Lakeview staff, gym class is the most challenging new change for the students. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Reminders to follow the arrows are posted all around the school. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

In the Lakeview Elementary lunchroom place mats are set 6 feet apart. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Kindergarteners wear faceshields in class instead of masks. This allows for the teachers to better instruct them. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

A sign hangs in the hallway at Lakeview Elementary to reinforce social distancing guidelines. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Tiger paws are painted six feet apart at the main entrance of Lakeview Elementray to enforce social distancing. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Lakeview gym has reminders to stay sanitized at the enterance. Students are asked to sanitize before the start of gym class. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

COVID-19 creates change in the environment for school-aged children at the ALbert Lea Children's Center. Children work on their assignments with face coverings. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Masks are required in The Children's Center. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Safety signs are on a door at The Children’s Center. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

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Children, visitors and staff have to answer a series of questions each day. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Children under the age of two are advised to not wear masks for safety reasons. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Children 5 and older and staff members are required to wear masks at The Children's Center. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

School-aged kids engage in play time at The Children's Center. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Reminders to wash hands and keep clean are posted in the restroom area. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

Staff at The Children's Center help school-age children as needed with their school work. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune

COVID-19 creates change in the environment for school-aged kids at the Albert Lea Children's Center. The children are checked on and supervised to make sure assignments are being completed. Hallie Cantu/Albert Lea Tribune