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The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Early Childhood Screening is a FREE and simple check of how your child is growing and developing. This is not a test. Your child will not pass/fail.

Between the ages of 3 and 4, screening can detect possible health or learning concerns, so that children can get help before they start school. Parents accompany their child through the approximate hour-long process. After the screening activities, the screener shares information on a child’s growth, development, and learning. Discover more about their development and learning, such as:

Thinking, language, and communication skills

Social and emotional development • Large and small muscle coordination

Height and weight • Vision and hearing • Immunization status

Upcoming Screening Dates:

January 6, 13, 20, 27 t February 3, 10, 17, 24

March 10, 17 t April 14, 21, 28 t May 5, 12, 19

Early childhood developmental screening helps a school district identify children who may benefit from district and community resources available to help in their development. Early childhood developmental screening includes a vision screening that helps detect potential eye problems but is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam.

Help Me Grow is an interagency initiative of the State of Minnesota (Department of Education, Department of Health and Department of Human Services) partnering with all local service agencies. While all young children grow and change at their own rate, some children experience delays in their development and a referral might be needed. A referral through Help Me Grow as soon as developmental concerns are identified ensures the best outcomes possible.

After a referral is made to Help Me Grow, a local school district early intervention or preschool special education staff will partner with you to determine if a comprehensive screening or evaluation is needed.

Visit: helpmegrowmn.org to make a referral.