Early Childhood Screening


Jackie Lee
Community Education
216 8th Avenue North
Waite Park, MN 56387

Phone: (320) 529-6500, x-6255
Fax: (320) 529-4301

Census Form
Consent to Screen
Developmental Stages - 3's
Developmental Stages - 4's
Developmental Stages - 5's
Health History
Immunization Form
Early Childhood Screening for Three- Through Five-Year-Olds

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 quick and simple check of how children are doing between the ages of three to four years. It identifies, at an early stage, possible learning or health concerns so that children can get needed help before starting school. Screening in early childhood supports children's readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive child health and developmental outcomes. Early Childhood Screening is not a kindergarten entrance test.

All families with children ages newborn through age five should complete a census form.

Minnesota Department of Education Early Childhood Health and Developmental Screening was created to assist parents and communities improve the educational readiness and health of all young children through the early detection of children's health, development, and other factors that may interfere with a child's learning and growth.

Early Childhood Screening is required for entrance in Minnesota's public schools or within 30 days of enrollment into kindergarten. Early Childhood Screening is offered throughout the year. All three and four year old children must be screened at least once. Early Childhood Screening or a comparable comprehensive screening is required for public school kindergarten entrance.

The screening process:
• Provides an opportunity for young children and their families to access a wide variety of services and early childhood programs; and
• Promotes and supports parents understanding of their child's health, development, and learning.

The developmental screening instruments used in the St Cloud Area School District are recommended by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for use in comprehensive screening programs for children in Minnesota and are approved by the Minnesota Department of Education for use in the Early Childhood Screening Program.

Assessments include:
• Vision, hearing, developmental screening (cognitive, fine and gross motor, language and social emotional development),immunizations, physical growth, risk factors that influence learning, referral for health care coverage, summary interview with parent. (Minnesota Statutes § 121A. 17)

St Cloud Area School District Early Childhood Screening Registration

Call Community Education at (320)529-6500 ext 6255 or register online at www.stcloudcommunityed.com.

Please download the following forms (located left side column), complete, and bring with you to your screening date:

  • Health History
  • Developmental Ages and Stages (complete the form that matches your child’s age (3's, 4's or 5's)
  • Immunization Form
  • Consent to Screen Form
  • Release of Information Form - this is only needed if your child has been screened in another location - no appointment is needed.

All screening is done at Roosevelt Early Childhood Center, 3015 3rd St N, St Cloud, MN 56303. Questions? Call Jackie at (320)529-6500, x-6255 or email: jacqueline.lee@isd742.org.
 
 

 
   

 

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