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Online registration for December 2024 appointments will begin on November 7 at noon.

Early childhood screening appointments will be released monthly (July-April).

If you would like an email reminder to be notified when new dates become available, please email the screening office at kate.vanhorne@minnetonkaschools.org.

Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota for all preschool-aged children (ages three to five), before entering public school. It is a free and simple check on how your child is growing and developing; it is structured to include fun games that will assess multiple areas of your child’s health and development. Your child can be screened at any Minnesota school district screening office to fulfill the requirement. 

The one-time screening is preferred at age 3. If your child plans to enroll into kindergarten at Minnetonka Public Schools and was screened in another school district, please email a copy of their screening summary to Kate.VanHorne@MinnetonkaSchools.org 

Minnetonka Public Schools screening calendar

Minnetonka Public Schools screening location:  4584 Vine Hill Rd, Excelsior MN 55331

To ensure a positive experience during the screening:

  • Only one parent/guardian may accompany a child during the screening appointment. Siblings are not allowed in the screening room, as they can be a distraction.
  • Sick child? For up-to-date health protocol information please visit, Minnetonka SD Health Services. Email or call the screening office if you need to reschedule your appointment.

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    Early Childhood Screening - December 2024

    Early childhood screening appointments will be released monthly during the school year. If you would like an email reminder to be notified when new dates become available, please email the screening office at kate.vanhorne@minnetonkaschools.org. Note: Although Early Childhood Screening is required within 30 days of entrance into kindergarten/Kindergarten Ready Start in Minnesota’s public schools, screening is not a kindergarten entrance test. Early Childhood Screening is required by the State of Minnesota for all preschool-aged children (ages three to five), before entering public school. It is a free and simple check on how your child is growing and developing, and is structured to include fun games that will assess multiple areas of your child’s health and development, including: Vision, hearing and physical growth Health and immunization history Social and emotional development Fine and gross motor ability Cognitive development Speech, language and articulation Screening supports your child’s readiness for kindergarten and promotes positive developmental outcomes. Screening may also lead to referrals for early learning opportunities. For more information, view the Minnesota Statute here. IMPORTANT ONLINE REGISTRATION NOTES: To Complete Registration: Select "Enroll," Click the shopping basket to select "Check Out for $0." You must complete both steps. When online registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation email with the appointment date and time a few minutes after registering. Your registration is not complete if you do not receive a confirmation email. If you need assistance, please call Kate Van Horne at (952) 401-6840. We do not accommodate walk-in appointments. No siblings are allowed in the screening room Feeling sick? Please visit: Minnetonka Public Schools Health and Safety Guidelines to determine if you should stay home and reschedule your appointment. Minnetonka Early Childhood Screening takes place at: 4584 Vine Hill Rd, Excelsior, MN 55331
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