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.
Why screen at age 3?
• To see how your child is growing and developing
• Time to provide support if there are concerns
• To 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.
Screening is not needed if...
• Your child has already completed Early Childhood Screening one time between the ages of three and five.
• 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
• Your child has an active IEP( Individualized Education Plan) or received special education services between the ages of three and five.
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:
https:// bit. ly / AHEarlyScreening or call 763-433-4910 for asssistance.
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