Screening

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    Children grow and change rapidly through their early years! Screening provides information about a child's speech, language, motor, cognitive & social-emotional development relative to their age. Information, ideas and activities to promote positive growth and development are provided during the appointment. Screenings are provided at no charge to Parkway residents.  *For children under 3 years, please enroll in the Parkway Parents as Teachers program. Screenings take place during home visits
    • What: Preschool Screenings for Parkway residents are being offered. These screenings take place in a small, interactive play group setting, with each group consisting of three children and led by a Parkway Developmental Screener. 
    • Who: Parkway residents aged 3- 5 years, not yet in kindergarten
    • Where:
      • Parkway Early Childhood - West, 14650 Clayton Rd
      • Maryland Heights Community Center, 2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (every 2nd Monday of the month. Screening times: 8:30/10:45/1:30
    • How: Click the link to register now and choose a time that allows your child to shine! 
    Play-based screenings resume on August 18th. Click the link to request a 2025-2026 screening NOW! 

    GUIDELINES

    • One parent/guardian per child.
    • Parents may bring a younger sibling (1 yr or younger).
    • Siblings aged 3–5 years old may participate in a screening together or be scheduled separately, depending upon parental preference.
    • An adult child caregiver(nanny, grandparent, or other relative) may bring a child to a screening with written parental consent.
    • Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your appointment.
    • Please make sure your child has eaten a snack before their screening

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    Comments From Parents:

    • "This is the perfect place for the kids to have fun while being observed by gentle, fun teachers."
    • "It's helpful to really see how she interacts with peers and other adults....this was so FUN to watch!"
    • "Kind people, great process and experience." 

      Meet the screening team

           

     

       Look for the Panda sign when visiting Parkway Early Childhood - West!