Center plans developmental screenings

Thomas Edison Center information

Developmental screenings for children ages 3-5 will be offered to residents of Crestview, Delphos City, Lincolnview, Parkway, Spencerville and Wayne Trace school districts in Van Wert County.

The screenings will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, October 23, at Thomas Edison Early Childhood Center in Van Wert. Appointments can be made by calling the center at 419.238.4019 or 419.238.1514, extension 221, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As part of the screenings, children will be assessed in the areas of height, weight, vision, hearing, and language, cognition, gross and fine motor, self-help and social-emotional skills. Following the screening, results will be shared with parents or caregivers.

The assessment provides families with an opportunity to see how their children are doing in relationship with other children the same age.

If a child displays an area of concern, further assessment will be scheduled at the parent or caregiver’s convenience. The additional visit will allow a teacher to check for any delay in a different play environment.

If children continue to show a delay at that time, they will be invited to a play-based, multi-factored evaluation session at Thomas Edison Early Childhood Center.

The mission of center is to provide county families with the resources needed to help their children develop to their maximum potential. Each child is unique and capable of learning. The center’s goal is to work with, and support, families in providing children with active learning experiences.

For more information, contact Thomas Edison Early Childhood Center at one of the above telephone numbers.