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Early Childhood Screening is a process that supports children being ready for kindergarten. The program helps find possible health or developmental concerns that may impact a child's learning.
The process includes a check of vision and hearing, child development and a review of the child's health. The program helps families access services for their children that will help them to be ready for kindergarten.
Minneapolis Public Schools recommends that children be screened at age 3. State law requires all children to be screened before entering kindergarten.
Three reasons to screen at age 3:
When your child turns 3 years old: Call 612.668.3715 or schedule an appointment online.
612.668.3715 screen@mpls.k12.mn.us
ESPAÑOL: 612.668.3723
SOOMAALI: 612.668.4122
AFAAN OROMO: 612.668.3719
Two Locations:
Wilder Complex:
3345 Chicago Ave. S. (Door 24)
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Davis Center: Wednesdays Only
1250 W. Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Call 612.668.3715 if you need help with transportation to your screening appointment.
We encourage all childcare providers, clinics, organization, and event planners to share our Screen at 3 messages. Please download or order these materials to use at your site. We appreciate your help sharing our message!
Download our Early Chidlhood Screening handout in English, Hmong, Somali or Spanish.
Order our free Early Chidlhood Screening handout/postcards here.
Minnesota Department of Education offers programs to support families through Help Me Grow, an early intervention system that provides families with information and resources to support child development. Early Learning Scholarships are available for families to increase access to high-quality early childhood programs for 3- to 5-year-old children with the highest needs.