Free screenings March 7 for babies to age 5

Wyoming Child & Family Development Glenrock Center, along with Converse County School District No. 2 will be conducting Screen for Success developmental screenings for children ages 0 to 5-years-old, Friday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Glenrock Center, located at 929 W. Birch. These screenings are offered by appointment only. 

Regular screenings during early years ensure that your child is on track and help identify areas where additional support may be needed.

A child’s growth is more than just physical. Children grow, develop and learn throughout their lives, starting at birth. A child’s development can be followed by how they play, learn, speak and behave. Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time and waving bye-bye are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving, etc.

A team of trained professionals use standardized developmental checklists and tools to gather information by talking with parents and teachers, observing the child, and having the child answer questions and complete tasks. The team will use the developmental screening to tell if your child is learning basic skills and reaching developmental milestones when they should. The screening assesses your child’s temperament, behavior and skills, such as: understanding and thinking; emotional, social and communication skills; and physical coordination and self-help skills. This is an opportunity to determine your child’s strengths and needs and address any questions or concerns you may have.

Children must be pre-registered and accompanied by an adult. Screening appointments are free and open to all children in the county who meet the aforementioned age criteria. 

To schedule an appointment for your child’s free developmental screening, please call Chelsea Phillips at 436-5357.