Early Childhood Screening- August 21st, 2026

Early Childhood Screening

Ages 3 1/2 - Kindergarten

Early childhood screening is for children ages 3 1/2 and up to kindergarten entrance. Screening is provided at no cost to families and is held at the WM Community Learning Center. Early Childhood Screening is a check of how your child is growing and developing based on their developmental age. Getting your child screened between the ages of 3 and 4 helps show you areas of strength and any areas of concern in your child's development. This will help your child be prepared for success in Kindergarten.

An Early Childhood Screening is needed for any child starting kindergarten in any Minnesota public school. If your child has been screened by another school district, Early Childhood Special Education, or Head Start, they do not need to be screened again. You can also elect to be a conscientious objector if you would not like your child to be screened.

For more information or questions about screening contact our Screening Coordinator, Kristy Phipps (Kristy.Phipps@wm.k12.mn.us or contact WM Community Education at 952-955-0280.

You must checkout to complete the process, there is NO FEE associated with screening.

Pre-Screening Requirements- The following are required as part of your child’s screening process.

• Birth Certificate
• Current Immunization Form (clinics can fax this form to our office at 952-955-0201)
• Complete the Health & Development Survey 

2026-2027 Screening Dates 

• August 21, 2026
• September 18, 2026
• November 6, 2026
• December 11, 2026
• January 15, 2027
• February 12, 2027
• March 12, 2027
• April 23, 2027
• May 7, 2027