The Mary Drew Early Learning Center provides free preschool screenings for children ages 3-5 who reside within the SHSD161 boundaries.
The goal of a preschool screening is to determine if a child has age-appropriate functioning in the areas of concepts, motor and language skills.
An adult must be present at the screening, and screening sessions take approximately one hour with results received within one week.
To make an appointment for your 3-5 year old child for a preschool screening, call the Mary Drew Early Learning Center main office at (815) 469-3176.
Dates and times for the 2025-2026 school year:
October 10, 2025 at 9:00a
November 21, 2025 at 9:00a
February 13, 2026 at 9:00a
March 27, 2026 at 9:00a
Any questions or concerns, please reach out to MDELC Director Kim Zylka at [email protected].