VVSD Early Childhood Center Offering Development Screenings

Parents of pre-school age children who live in Valley View School District 365U and are concerned about their child’s development may contact The Valley View Early Childhood Center to begin a screening process.

The screenings are designed to identify children who may have educational concerns in the areas of motor development, cognitive development, social development, speech and language development, vision, or hearing. Three, four, and five year old children (who have not entered kindergarten) are eligible for the screenings.

During the first stage of a screening parents are asked to complete an Ages & Stages Screening Questionnaire . Once the questionnaire is returned, the Early Childhood team will review it. If the team feels a child needs a personal screening or an evaluation it will be done by a scheduled appointment.

Children who are identified as having difficulties will be scheduled for further evaluation. If the child is determined to be eligible, he or she will receive special education services. There is no cost for any of these services.

This process is also used for entrance into the Preschool for All state funded at-risk program.  Families and children must qualify for this program.  Verification of income and at risk factors will be discussed in confidence with individual families.  All families must show proof of residency.

To begin a screening, call the Early Childhood Center at 815-886-7827 for a screening questionnaire or with any questions.  A bilingual secretary is available. convenience.  

If your child is between the ages of birth to three years old and you have concerns  regarding their development, please contact Child and Family Connections at (815) 730-2617. The toll-free number is 888-329-0633.

The VVECC is located at 753 Dalhart Ave. in Romeoville.