Kindergarten Readiness

This checklist can be a guide as you prepare your child for school. If your child lags behind in some areas, don’t worry. Remember children grow and develop at different rates.

My child:

Receives regular medical and dental care
Has all the necessary immunizations
Has a vision screening
Eats a balanced diet
Gets plenty of rest
Runs, jumps, plays outdoors and does other activities to develop large muscles
Works with puzzles, scribbles, colors, paints and more to develop small muscles

My child:

Is read to everyday
Has access to books and other reading materials
Has television viewing monitored by an adult
Is encouraged to ask questions
Is encouraged to solve problems
Can explain similarities and differences
Can sort and classify things
Is learning to write his/her name and address
Is learning to identify and name shapes and colors
Has opportunities to draw and be creative
Has opportunities to listen to, make music and dance

My child:

Has many opportunities to be with other children
Can share, take turns and cooperate with others
Is curious and motivated to learn
Can finish tasks
Is learning self-control
Can follow simple instructions
Helps with family chores
Is learning to use words to label and express emotions

Kindergarten Physicals and Immunizations

Carle: Urbana Main Campus
(217) 383-3311
611 W. Park Street
Urbana, IL 61801

Carle: Urbana on Windsor
(217) 255-9500
1818 E. Windsor Road
Urbana, IL 61802

Carle: North Annex
810 W. Anthony Drive
Urbana, IL 61802

Christie Clinic: Pediatrics Windsor
(217) 366-1257
1801 W Windsor Road
Champaign, IL 61821

Champaign Urbana Public Health District
(217) 352-7961
201 West Kenyon Rd.
Champaign, Il 61820

Frances Nelson Health Center
Urbana School District Health Center
(217) 356-1558
819 Bloomington Road
Champaign, IL 61820

Promise Health Care Dental Clinic
(217) 403-5477
819 Bloomington Road
Champaign, IL 61820

Kindergarten Registration Information

All children who will be five years of age on or before September 1 are encouraged to be registered for kindergarten.

Early registration begins as early as March 1 for some schools. Check with your local school district for your kindergarten registration information.

Parent/legal guardian will need to bring:
Child’s official birth certificate (with raised seal)
Child’s social security number
Proof of residency
Copy of signed mortgage, contract to build or lease agreement showing the owner/resident’s name and address

OR TWO of the following

Utility bills which have the name and address of the resident
Valid driver’s license
Voter registration card
State medical card
Notarized affidavit of residency from parent or person with whom the child is residing, affirming the child eats and sleeps at the residence
Provide documentation of a current physical examination, immunizations PRIOR to starting school, AND proof of a dental exam.
You do not need proof of a physical, dental, or vision exam to register your child.

Make your child’s appointments for a kindergarten physical, dental, and vision exam by June.