The Mattoon School District has paired with the Department of Early Childhood to offer FREE monthly screenings for children ages birth to five-years old.

The purpose of the screenings is to provide families information regarding their child's development; and identify children in need of early education services.

Free developmental screening is designed to measure a child's development in these specific areas:

• Vocabulary

• Visual-motor integration

• Language and speech development

• English proficiency

• Fine motor skills

• Gross motor skills

• Social skills

• Cognitive development

• Vision and hearing screenings

2024-25 screening dates will take place at Franklin Preschool: 1201 South 6th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938. 

• Wednesday, September 4: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 2: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 6: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 5: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 5: 12:30 - 6:15 p.m.

• Wednesday, April 2: 12:30 - 6:15 p.m

To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 217-238-8800.

Signed guardian permission is required!