Early Childhood Screening

A First Look: Early Childhood Screening at STMA

Early Childhood Screening

If your child is three, it's time to screen!

State law requires all 3 to 5-year-old children in Minnesota to complete early childhood screening prior to entering kindergarten. Although your child may be screened at any time, it is best to do so between 3 and 4 years of age so any identified health or developmental concerns can be addressed sooner.

This free, required screening helps identify health and developmental concerns early to ensure your child is ready for school.

Why It Matters:

Supports healthy development
Helps parents understand their child's growth
Connects families to helpful resources
Builds a strong foundation for school success

What's Included:

Vision & hearing check
Height & weight
Immunization & health review
Motor skills (large and small)
Cognitive thinking, language & communication skills
Social and emotional development

If a parent is a conscientious objector to the screening program for their child, the child does not need to participate in the state screening but required forms are to be completed.

Schedule a Screening

Early Childhood Screenings can be scheduled online. Screening dates are available throughout the school year and will be posted as they are scheduled. Please check back regularly or contact administrator for dates.

Screening appointments will open for registration approximately one month in advance. If none of the the listed dates work for your family, additional screenings may be available by appointment. Please reach out to schedule a time that works for you. The following are scheduled screening dates for the school year.

Dates that Screenings will be available for the 2025-2026 School Year: