Free preschool screening scheduled

Northeast Colorado BOCES, in conjunction with Holyoke School District, will be offering free developmental screening to children ages 3 through 5, children who will not attend kindergarten next year and turn 3 by January 2023. 

The screen will briefly evaluate the areas of language, gross and fine motor, pre-academic development, hearing and other medical needs. All parents with preschool-aged children are encouraged to participate in this screening.

Children living in the Holyoke area can be screened on Friday, March 24, from 8:30 a.m.-noon at Dragon’s Wagon Preschool. Call the school at 970-854-2999 to schedule an appointment to have a child screened. Due to COVID, there will be a limited number that will be able to come in. Please check on COVID procedures when calling to sign up for an appointment.

Children identified as having needs that could affect later school performance may be eligible for special services through Northeast Colorado BOCES. These services are offered in a variety of community settings designed to meet the needs of preschool-aged children.

Children under 3 can be screened on an individual basis. For more information on the screening or questions regarding a child’s development, call the BOCES early childhood coordinator, 970-521-2771, ext. 1240.