Screening

The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth.

Screening is a brief, simple procedure used to identify potential health or developmental problems in infants and young children who may need a health assessment, diagnostic assessment or educational evaluation. Screening in early childhood supports children's readiness for kindergarten and promotes health and development. Screening includes vision and hearing, height and weight, immunization review, large and small muscles, thinking, language and communication skills, as well as social and emotional development.

Early Childhood Screening is required by law before a student may attend public kindergarten.

Early Childhood Screening Online Enrollment Checklist

Please prepare for online registration by providing the following documents available for upload during the registration process:

• Student birth certificate (requested, but not required)
• Current immunization records
• Select the “23-24” year option when you begin the application.

• Select "PreK" for grade

Parents/Guardians Who Currently Have an Austin Public School Campus Parent Portal Account and Wish to Register Their Child for Early Childhood Screening

To register through the parent portal, please login to your portal account, choose "More" (on the left of the screen). Next, choose "Online Registration". (This process saves time. As an existing parent you are able to review your current data in the application.)

Begin Online Early Childhood Screening Registration With APS Campus Parent Portal

(please choose CLC-Preschool Screening)

No Current Students in Austin Public Schools?

Use the link below to start an application to register your student.

Begin Online Early Childhood Screening Registration

(please choose CLC-Preschool Screening)