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KINDERGARTEN READINESS
A strongly bonded relationship with your child is the best preparation for school.
Talk, read, and sing with your little one!

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The first five years of a child's life are critical for development. The state of Minnesota realizes how important it is to make sure that children are developing appropriately and to identify any delays that may impair a child's ability to learn. Early Childhood Screening is a free service offered through Austin Public Schools for children ages 3, 4, and 5. The Minnesota Department  of Health strongly encourages screen children at age 3 to identify any areas of concern. The screening is required by the state for children entering public school.

Screening is offered virtually for the 20-21 school year. Trained early childhood professionals will check and discuss:
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  • Health history and immunization status
  • Large and small muscle development
  • Language and communication skills
  • Social and emotional development
We are currently accepting Early Childhood Screening enrollments at  https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/Pages/enrollment/pre-k.aspx Once enrolled in the program you will be sent information on how to complete your child's screening via email. We appreciate you completing this step as soon as possible.

If you have questions, please email the Early Childhood Coordinator Amy Goette amy.goette@austin.k12.mn.us or call 507-460-1709

​First United Methodist Church, Games People Play, Austin Rotary, Parenting Resource Center, APAC, and other organizations in our community have graciously donated funds and items for this kit! We would like to share information with them regarding this kit, and how we could improve it in future years. Your feedback matters. Please complete our quick survey!
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Thank you for being an engaged partner in our community -- you help make this a community where residents can live, learn, work and play. Strong schools and families also make this a great community and your support helps to ensure we maintain our high quality schools while accommodating our growing student population and providing a quality environment for our kids to learn.
“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” 
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– Jean Vanier
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