Community interest classes in the areas of 'Fitness', 'Feel Great', 'Cook', 'Create', 'Gain Skills', 'Raise Great Kids', 'Manage Your Money', and Ed2Go - online learning available 24/7.
Swimming lessons, open swim, lap swim, certifications and safety, water exercise, lifeguard training, pool rentals, diving lessons, events and more.
On-site parent/child classes from birth-5 as well as home based services and support.
To see all available appointments, please click "Starting Soon". Early Childhood screening is a free and simple check of how your child is growing, developing and learning.
High quality care programs before and after school, full day during release days and throughout the summer for students grades K-5.
Located in most elementary schools and the District Program Center. Educational classes for ages 3-4 in math, language, literacy, music, art and science.
We offer classes after school, in evenings and on non-school days for students ages 3-18 in a variety of subject areas, as well as sports and recreation offerings.
Create classes for Adults - Paint Your Pet
Card playing
Create classes for Youth
We offer classes for girls and boys ages 18 months -18 years old. It is our goal to teach in a positive, fun and safe environment.
Music, Theater and more
Early Childhood Screening is a free and simple check of how your child is growing, developing and learning. A trained professional will check:
You will also be able to talk about the screening results with a professional and discuss any concerns you may have.
Screening between the ages of 3 and 4 provides the best opportunity for any health or developmental concerns to be found early. When screening results indicate to families and screeners that they need to take a closer look at a child’s development, the child may be referred for a health assessment, early childhood mental health assessment or an educational evaluation. Screening does not diagnose.
Early Childhood Screening is a free program in Minnesota that checks how a child is developing and growing. Screening supports children as successful learners and promotes positive developmental outcomes. Screening may also lead to referrals for early learning opportunities.
Where is screening held? Early Childhood Screening Office, District Program Center, 8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016
What if my child has already been screened? If your child has been screened in another district, please send the screening summary to our office: screening@sowashco.org, Fax: 651-425-2720
For additional information or assistance with scheduling an appointment, call our Early Learning office at 651-425-7160 or 651-425-7181.
Healthy Kids Minnesota: A Voluntary Testing Opportunity for Families
SoWashCo Schools is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Health on a program that helps families learn about environmental chemical exposure. Children ages 3–6 can participate during Early Childhood Screening. The process is simple and the results are confidential. At the end of the appointment, families will complete a short survey and help their child provide a urine sample to test for more than 70 chemicals. PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals”) are not included. Participating families receive a free well water test kit and a $40 gift card.
Participation is voluntary. When registering, please choose to opt in, decline or learn more at your appointment.
For more information, please visit Healthy Kids Minnesota.
Written notice: Eye exam and declining questions
"Early childhood developmental screening helps a school district identify children who may benefit from district and community resources available to help in their development. Early childhood developmental screening includes a vision screening that helps detect potential eye problems but is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam."
"The parent or guardian may decline to answer questions or provide information about family circumstances that might affect development and identification of risk factors that may influence learning."
"Declining to answer questions or provide information does not prevent the child from being enrolled in kindergarten or first grade if all other screening components are met."
