Vision Screening for Young Children
This resource offers information about vision screening and tips for preparing families for their child’s screening.
Physical Health
Health is the foundation of school readiness. To help children thrive, Head Start staff ensure that children are up to date on immunizations and their state’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, learn healthy habits, and can access the care they need. Head Start programs also promote the physical and social and emotional well-being of families and staff.
Optotype-based Vision Screenings
This resource offers information about optotype-based vision screening and tips for Head Start staff who conduct this screening.
Vision Screening Referrals
This resource helps support staff and families in taking the right steps when referring a child to an eye specialist.
Hearing Screening Fact Sheet
This fact sheet can help staff and families learn more about evidence-based hearing screening practices and follow-up.
Children’s Vision Health Information for Staff and Families
View this video to learn more about how staff and families can be empowered partners in children’s vision and eye health. Learn how to use Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit.
Hearing and Vision Screening
Explore this collection of resources to learn about best practices for hearing and vision screening. Discover strategies to use when talking with families about hearing and vision screening procedures as well as follow-up.
Vision Screening and Eye Health for Toddlers in Head Start Programs
Vision screening throughout early childhood is important to identify and ensure treatment of vision disorders. This resource provides important information about vision screening and eye health for toddlers.
Vision Screening Tools for Very Young Children
Learn about the importance of vision screening and its impact on vision development.
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) service is Medicaid's comprehensive and preventive child health program for individuals under the age of 21.
Promoting Early Hearing Screening and the Use of Assistive Technology
Learn the importance of communication development for young children, including those with disabilities. Find strategies to improve your screening practices.