Early Childhood Screening

• Enter through Door 1 ‘Early Learning Main Office’
• Check in at the front desk
• The Developmental Screener will come out to meet you at your child's scheduled time
• Masks are optional according to your preference
• We will make a copy of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records if a copy is not available

We encourage that forms be completed at home and brought to your child's appointment (forms can be found below). We will also have forms available to complete in the office. 

• Early Childhood Screening Consent
• Registration for Early Childhood Screening
• Health and Development
• Early Childhood Screening Release of Information
• ASQ Social Emotional Questionnaire 36 months+ (Ages 3.0-3.4)
• ASQ Social Emotional Questionnaire 48 months+ (Ages 3.5-4.4)
• ASQ Social Emotional Questionnaire 60 months+ (Ages 4.5-6.5)

Please also bring:

• Copy of your child’s birth certificate
• Copy of your child’s immunization records

When should the screening be done?
The State of Minnesota requests that screening should ideally be done between 3 and 4 years of age. Early screening will confirm that your child is either developing on track for school success or may be experiencing delays that could benefit from early intervention to help them be successful in school.

Will screening indicate whether or not my child is ready for kindergarten?
No, it does not. Screening will include a vision and hearing check, growth evaluation, immunization review, a developmental screen using a state approved, age appropriate standardized tool, family health and developmental review, and resources for you and your child. Kindergarten entrance is based on the state age criteria of 5 years by September 1 and based on the parent’s decision. If you have a child that will be turning 5 soon after September 1 check the district’s protocol regarding early entrance into kindergarten.

How long will the screening take?
We schedule an hour for each visit but depending on how your child adapts, the paperwork being completed etc., it can take well under an hour.

Will I get a copy of the screening once it is completed?
Yes. Once the screening is complete the screener will go over all the paperwork with you and answer any questions you might have. You will get a copy of the screening summary once you leave. You will need this screening summary to register your child for kindergarten so we recommend putting it in with other important documents.