Early Childhood Screening

Registration paperwork is found at www.isd622.org/screening

The screening appointment typically takes 45-60 minutes.

Early Childhood Screening is free and provides a simple check of how your child is developing and growing. It’s also a great way to learn about community resources that can support you and your family. Screening is for children 3–5 years old and is required by the State of Minnesota before entering public Kindergarten.

During the screening, your child will complete age-appropriate activities with a trained professional. The screening includes checks in the following areas: cognitive development, large and small muscle development, communication skills, social and emotional development, vision & hearing, height & weight and health history & immunization review.

SCREEN AT 3
Though screening can be done anytime between ages 3 and 5, screening is recommended at age 3. Screening at age 3 allows families to identify and address any developmental, health, hearing, or vision concerns early, when support and intervention can make the greatest impact. Completing the screening at this age also provides plenty of time to connect with resources and ensure children are fully prepared for preschool and kindergarten. The screening has a separate scoring system for each age group, so waiting until your child is older will not improve a score.

WHO DOESN'T NEED TO BE SCREENED?

• If your child has already completed an Early Childhood Screening one time between the ages of three and five.
• If your child was screened through Head Start or another school district.
• Your child has an active IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or received special education services between the ages of three and five. (Speech-only services would still require an early childhood screening.)
• If any of these situations apply to your child, please contact us at 651-702-8468 so that we can update our records accordingly

IMPORTANT ONLINE REGISTRATION NOTES:

• When online registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email with the appointment date and time a few minutes after registering. Your registration is not complete if you do not receive a confirmation email. If you need assistance, please contact our screening office at 651-702-8468