Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Staunton Elementary School will conduct annual preschool screenings for 3- and 4-year-olds for the 2022-23 school year on April 11, 12, 13 and 14. This is a free developmental screening for all preschool children who will not be eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall and will be 3 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2023.

Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to identify their child’s strengths as well as weaknesses in the areas of fine and gross motor skills, concepts and communication. Vision and hearing will also be screened.

Parents will be asked to complete a parent interview form covering early development. It may be helpful to bring the child’s baby book. Parents will be informed of their child’s performance immediately following the screening. The school’s goal is to assist parents in determining that their child will be ready for kindergarten and will be able to make the most of their school experiences. To be eligible for any preschool services, children must participate in a screening and proof of income must be provided. To schedule an appointment, please call the Staunton Elementary School at 618-635-3831 as soon as possible. Appointments must be made in advance.

Please bring in any of the following as proof of income for the state: *Income Tax Forms, *Your last, most recent two pay stubs, *Proof of WIC, *Proof of SNAP benefits, * Wages and Tax Statement (most recent W-2), *Verification letter from employer.

**Preschool for All Children (3-5) programs are being funded on a competitive basis. Staunton CUSD #6 will conduct screenings in anticipation of funding of the proposal by the Illinois State Board of Education.