In Minnesota, all children must be screened before entering Kindergarten in a public school. All children have the right to receive a free Early Childhood Screening with age 3 being the recommended age. Children can be also screened at age 4 and 5.

Early Childhood Screening is a free snapshot of how your child is growing, developing, and learning. Early Childhood Screening can connect families with resources in the community. Interpreter services are provided at no cost to families if needed.

You must submit all of the following paperwork. You can either:

1. Print it out and submit it to Farmington Community Education 6100 195th St W, Farmington, MN 55044 or

2. Complete it electronically, save it, and email it to chenderson@farmington.k12.mn.us. Please note the screening appointment date in the subject line of the email.

Each child will need all of the following:

1. Screening packet

2. One social/emotional questionnaire. Please complete one of the following based on the age of the child at the time of the screening.

• 36 months – 42 months of age
• 42 months and 1 day – 54 months of age
• Over 54 months of age

3. A copy of your child’s immunization record. (This can be in any format.) If you are a conscientious objector, please provide a copy of your notarized objection.

Interpreters are provided at no cost to families. Please let us us know if you  or your child will need an interpreter during the screening. Please note that family members cannot interpret for children.