Magical Mondays

Join us for weekly parent/child play, art, and circle time!

Who: parents & children ages 1-5
When: starts Monday, September 15 @ 5:30-7:00pm
Where: Viking Elementary ECFE classroom
Cost: no fees, registration required

Magical Mondays Registration Link

If you moved here recently or added to your family, we would love to add you to our district mailing list. This ensures that we can send information about events such as preschool screenings, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) programs, and preschool & kindergarten registration. We look forward to meeting you!

Click to be added to our district mailing list

Screening at age 3 is preferred, but a child may be screened between the ages of 3 and the start of kindergarten as required by law. For more information, click here.

There are three purposes for Early Childhood Screening:

1. To promote healthy development.
2. To identify children who may need further evaluation.
3. To connect families to resources in the community.

What to expect at a screening appointment:

• Vision and hearing
• Height and weight
• Immunizations (shots)
• Large and small muscles
• Thinking, language, and communication skills
• Social and emotional development

What to bring to a screening appointment:

• Any questions you have about your child's growth & development
• Your child's immunization record (shots)
• Your child's primary health care provider (doctor) name and phone number

Where to schedule a screening appointment

Your child may be screened through Early Childhood Education Programs at the Pelican Rapids Schools or at a clinic that offers developmental screening.

Help Me Grow MN offers resources for families to understand developmental milestones and look for any possible concerns with their child(ren) ages 0-5.

If you have questions about your child's early childhood screening, contact Terra Fitzsimmons at 218.863.5910 x5393 or Send Email  

Bright Start Child Care Home Visits and Family Outreach Program

Families and child care providers may participate in this monthly visiting program in which Janet Woolever brings activities and resources for children and families. 

Please contact Terra Fitzsimmons for an opportunity to enroll in these programs at 218-863-5910 x5393 or email tfitzsim@vikes.us

Supported by United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties.