Agencies & Organizations
for Families in the North Branch Area

Program Name	Early Childhood Screening North Branch Public Schools
Program Type	Education
Address	Main Street School 6644 Main Street North Branch, MN 55056
Counties	Chisago
Phone	651-674-1050
Toll-Free Phone
Fax	651-674-1060
Email	ECFE@northbranch.k12.mn.us
Website	http://www.northbranch.k12.mn.us/education/dept/dept.php?sectionid=676
Description	What is Early Childhood Screening? Minnesota state law requires all children to participate in an Early Childhood Screening before entering kindergarten. ECS is a check of a child’s vision, hearing, height & weight, health history, immunizations, speech & language, general development, and motor skills. Shouldn’t I wait until my child is five to have him screened so he does better on the test? NO! Screening is used to identify children who may have difficulty before they enter kindergarten. Through this process, parents gain information about their child’s health and overall development. Resources that help children grow are available. Screening is NOT a test for kindergarten. The best time to participate in screening is around age 3.8 years. How do I schedule a screening appointment? If you are not contacted within two months after your child turns four, please call 651.674.1050 to schedule a screening appointment. If you are new in the district or have a new baby, please call to make sure all of your children are included in the census and receive timely invitations to important school milestones like screening. For more information please call Linda at 651.674.1050.