EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
Screening is required for all children attending Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool .
What to expect at your appointment :
A trained professional will check :
• Vision and hearing
• Height and weight
• Immunizations
• Large and small muscles
• Thinking , language and communication skills
• Social and emotional development
Is there a fee ?
No , Early Childhood Screening is FREE to all children ages 3 , 4 and 5 years old .
What is Early Childhood Screening ?
Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of how your child is growing , developing and learning .
How do I schedule an appointment ?
Screenings are done by appointment only and are one hour in length . You can schedule online or call 763-433-4910 .
REGISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING AT :
Why screen at age 3 ?
• To see how your child is growing and developing .
• Time to provide support if there are concerns .
• Connect you to early education programs and resources .
Who needs to be screened ?
Minnesota state law requires that a child must be screened for enrollment in a public school . Children need to be screened within 90 days of starting preschool and within 30 days of starting Kindergarten . Screening is best completed at three years of age .
Who doesn ’ t need to be screened ?
• If your child has already completed Early Childhood Screening one time between the ages of three and five . 8 https :// bit . ly / AHEarlyScreening
or call 763-433-4910 for assistance .
• If your child was screened through Head Start or another school district . Please email a copy of your child ’ s screening summary to earlychildhoodscreening @ ahschools . us
• If your child has an active IEP ( Individualized Education Plan ) or received special education services between the ages of three and five .