What is early childhood screening?

Screening is an early look at a child's development and begins as early as age three. This allows health and developmental concerns to be addressed at least one to two years before a child enters kindergarten. The state of Minnesota requires health and developmental screening for every child before kindergarten entry into a public school. Anoka-Hennepin offers this service at no cost. Screening is not a substitute for health care from your family physician, dentist, or other health care providers.

Early childhood screening checks:

Fine and gross motor skills

Vision and hearing

Speech and language development

Height and weight

Cognitive and social development

Immunizations

How to register for a screening appointment:

Registration for Early Childhood Screening is done online. It's easy and available 24 hours a day on our website.

When registering, select a location, date, and time that works for your family.

After completing your registration, you will receive an immediate email confirmation that includes your screening date, time, and location. If you do not receive an email course confirmation a few minutes after registering, your registration may not have gone through and your appointment will not be valid. If you are a new user of the Eleyo registration system and have created a new account during the registration process, you will receive two emails - one to welcome you as a new Eleyo user and another to confirm your screening registration.

Contact the screening office for registration questions or assistance.

Email: earlychildhoodscreening@ahschools.us

Phone: 763-433-4910

NOTE: We understand the concern about getting children screened prior to the start of preschool and kindergarten. At this time, our appointments are booked out into September. October appointments will be opening by early September. Please know that although screening is required for your child to attend public schools, it will not prevent them from starting school. We appreciate your patience during this busy time of year.

Early Childhood Screening Form

Please complete the Early Childhood Screening Form online and then save it. When complete, you can email it to earlychildhoodscreening@ahschools.us or print it and bring it along with you.

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Early Childhood Screening: What's it all about?

Screening Informational Flyer
Frequently Asked Questions

One of the first school experiences you will share with your child is Early Childhood Screening. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to assist you with questions you may have about the screening process.

Q: What is the best age to have my child screened?

A: It is best to have your child screened at age 3.

Q: Why is it important to have my child screened before age 4?

A: Screening at age 3 helps you to know if your child is on track to be prepared for kindergarten. If your child is not on track, early school services can help your child become ready by age 5. If screening is done later, there is less time for your child to receive the early learning services that can help them be kindergarten-ready.

Q: What if my child is not screened at age 3?

A; We will screen your 4 and 5 year olds as well. MN state law requires early childhood screening for all children before kindergarten entrance at a public school.

Q: Is there a cost to have my child screened?

A: There is no charge for screening services.

Q: How do I set up an appointment?

A: Appointments are scheduled online or call the screening office if you need assistance - 763-433-4910

Q: What do I bring to the appointment?

A: Please bring a current immunization record, a birth certificate, and the completed Early Childhood Screening Form.

Q: How long is the screening appointment?

A: The screening takes about 1 hour.

Q: What will my child do at the screening?

A: Your child will have their vision, hearing, height, and weight screened. We will check your child’s learning with a developmental screening tool.

Q: What do parents do during the screening?

A: After your child has been screened, you will review the screening results with an Early Childhood Screening staff. Parents will have the opportunity to talk with staff about their child’s health and developmental history and family needs. Our staff will support and assist you with your needs and concerns.

Q: Will the screening staff help my child get into a preschool or other early learning program?

A: Yes. We will give you information about the programs in Anoka-Hennepin Schools that offer early childhood programs. We will guide you to sign up for district programs that serve preschool-aged children.
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Screening Locations

Blaine Early Childhood Center

13001 Central Ave NE

Blaine, MN 55434

Riverview Early Childhood Center

1400 93rd Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444

Sorteberg Early Childhood Center

11400 Magnolia St NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448

Contact

Early Childhood Screening
Email: EarlyChildhoodScreening@ahschools.us
Phone: 763-433-4910

What is early childhood screening?

How to register for a screening appointment:

Early Childhood Screening Form

Early Childhood Screening: What's it all about?

Screening Informational Flyer

Frequently Asked Questions

Conscientious Objector

Screening Locations

Contact