Early Childhood Screenings
District 90 is here to support your child's growth — every step of the way. Learn how our screening process helps ensure your little one is thriving.
What Is a Developmental Screening?
District 90 conducts ongoing screenings for children ages 2 years 10 months to 5 years old. The screening helps our early childhood team understand whether your child is meeting key developmental milestones — giving families and educators the information they need to support every child's success.
Screenings are a snapshot of your child's abilities at a given moment. They are not a diagnosis — they are a starting point for conversation and support.
When Should I Be Concerned?
All children develop at their own pace, and there is a wide range of typical development at this age. That said, if something feels off to you, trust your instincts.
The CDC Developmental Milestones is a great place to learn about early childhood development.
The Five Areas We Screen
Our screening looks at the whole child across five key areas of development:
Problem Solving
Learning and playing with objects in meaningful ways
Personal-Social
Skills related to social play and self-help
Communication
Using language to express wants and understanding what others say
Fine Motor
Using hands and fingers for small, precise movements
Gross Motor
Large body movements like jumping, running, and balancing
Communication is how your child uses language to express wants and needs — and how they understand what others are saying to them.
Fine Motor skills involve using hands and fingers for tasks like holding a crayon or picking up small objects.
Gross Motor skills are the big movements — jumping, running, climbing, and balancing — that help children navigate their world.
Communication & Motor Skills
Problem Solving & Personal- Social Skills
Problem Solving looks at how your child learns and plays with objects — how they explore, experiment, and figure things out.
Personal-Social skills include how your child interacts with others during play and how they manage everyday self-help tasks like feeding and dressing themselves.
The Screening Process
Reach out to Debbie Lubeck via email lubeckd@district90.org
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Complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaire and Communication Questionnaire
The early childhood team reviews your questionnaires
Your family will be notified of the screening results and next steps, if necessary
Understanding Screening Results
After reviewing your questionnaire, the early childhood team will share results with you. There are three possible outcomes.
Passed-Your child's development appears on track. No further action is needed at this time.
Rescreen-A follow-up screening is recommended in a few months to check in on your child's ongoing development.
Refer for Additional Screening-A team member will discuss next steps with you.
What if My Child is Under 2 Years & 10 Months?
District 90 screenings are designed for children ages 2 years 10 months and older. If your child is younger and you have developmental concerns, you still have great options:
Talk to Your Pediatrician
Your child's doctor is a trusted first step for any developmental questions or concerns.
Contact Child & Family Connections
Suburban Access offers support for younger children. Reach them at 708-449-0625.
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