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Early Childhood

Steps to Enroll

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Step 1

Call 815-229-2103 to schedule your child’s free screening or visit us for walk-in screenings on Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Limited seats available each day.
 

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Step 2

Bring all of the required documents to your child’s screening appointment.

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Step 3

Our placement team will help find the right placement for your child.

Required Documents

  • Certified Birth Certificate (Original – Not Photocopy)
  • 2 Proofs of Address
    • Current DHS Medical Card (issued in last 30 days)
    • Signed and dated lease with rent or deposit receipt (within the last 30 days)
    • Current Utility Bill (gas, electric, water or other public service bill – within the last 30 days)
    • Mail received at the current address (only one piece of mail will be accepted – within the last 30 days)
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of Household Income (may include any of the following)
    • W2 or Tax return documents
    • 2 most recent and consecutive pay stubs​​
    • Proof of public benefits:  SNAP, WIC, TANF, SSI, CCAP, or Medicaid (must be in parent's name)
  • Developmental Screening is Required (child must be three years old)

FAQs

Early Childhood Screening and Placement Office

501 7th Street - 1st floor​
Rockford, IL 61104
815-229-2103
Let's Ta​lk!​​

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.