EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING

Screening is required for all children attending Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool .

Did you know that screening is required in the state of Minnesota ? Screening in early childhood supports children ’ s readiness for kindergarten and promotes health and development .

Screening is an early look at a child ’ s development and is conducted by qualified professionals to help identify specific needs a child may have in these areas :

• Fine and gross motor skills

• Vision and hearing

• Speech and language development

• Height and weight

• Cognitive development

• Immunizations

The state of Minnesota requires a health and development screening for every child before kindergarten entry in a public school . The Anoka-Hennepin School District offers this service at no cost . Screening should be completed before a child turns five years old , and may be scheduled as early as three years of age .

Make an appointment : 763-506-2400 ahschools . us / earlychildhoodscreening

Sandburg Education Center 1902 Second Avenue Anoka , MN 55303

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