Early Childhood Screening

Welcome! Preschoolers between the ages of 3 and 4 years old who live in District 196 need to participate in a screening before entering kindergarten.

We are at our new location (2120 Silver Bell Road Eagan, MN 55122) and ready to meet you and your child! Thanks for your patience as we settle into our new location to better serve you and your family!

Please note: Documents you will need for this appointment can be found below.

Appointments can be scheduled online

Additionally you can email or call us to register if you are having difficulty with our online scheduling:

via email
by calling 651-423-7899

First available appointment time is 8 a.m. and last time is 3:15 p.m.

Visit us at the Early Childhood offices, which are located at: 2120 Silver Bell Road, Eagan, MN 55122

Silver Bell Learning Center Location Map

Complete the following documents for your child's appointment

Parental Consent - Early Childhood Health and Developmental Screening
Child History Questionnaire
Registration for Early Childhood Screening
Please bring a document with your child’s verification of age (such as a birth certificate or passport)
Social-Emotional Questionnaire
(2 years 9 months old - 3 years 6 months old)
Social-Emotional Questionnaire
(3 years 7 months old - 4 years 6 months old)
Social-Emotional Questionnaire
(4 years 7 months old - 6 years 6 months old)

Student and Census Information Form
(ONLY fill out and submit if asked to by Screening Staff when appointment was made via
phone or email)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When should the screening be done?

The State of Minnesota requests that children should ideally be screened between the ages of 3.5 and 4 years old. Early screening will confirm that your child is either progressing normally or experiencing delays that could benefit from early intervention.

What does the screening include?

Vision and hearing check
Growth evaluation
Immunization review
Developmental screening using a Minnesota state approved standardized tool
Family health and development review
Information and resources for your child

It does not include recommendations on whether your child is ready for kindergarten. Kindergarten entrance is based on the state age criteria of 5 years of age on or before September 1 and a parent’s decision.

Why should my child be screened?

Screening offers a snapshot of your child’s health and development. It may indicate the need for further health or developmental assessment. This allows time for early intervention before the start of kindergarten.

Where does the screening take place?

District 196 screening is offered free to district residents. Screening takes place at the District Service Center located at 2120 Silver Bell Road Eagan, MN 55122. Minnesota screening requirements may also take place through another school district, a physician’s office, the Head Start program or the Minnesota Department of Public Health.

Who does the screening?

The screening can be done by:

A licensed teacher and a registered nurse;
Your family physician, if a state approved developmental tool is used. (Check with your doctor’s office to see if their screening meets the state’s requirements), or
Children who attend Head Start or Early Childhood Special Education programs may not need to be screened.

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