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Enrollment & Screening

Huntley 158's Early Childhood Center does not have open registration. All students who attend and/or receive services through the program have been developmentally screened and/or evaluated and have qualified to attend ECC and/or receive services. ECC conducts developmental screenings for children ages 3-5 years old. The purpose of the screening process is to:

  • Identify at-risk students who would benefit from attending the program
  • Identify students who may need an evaluation for special education services

Screenings occur in July, August, September, October, December, February and April. There are a specific amount of spots per screening. Once slots are filled, prospective children will be added to the next screening month. Appointments are filled in the order of completed packets received.

Note: ECC does not conduct kindergarten screenings.

Screening Process

Step 1: Complete the online screening survey. If you are unable to complete the online survey you can contact the screening hotline at (847) 659-6156 and leave your information. It is preferred that families complete the online survey if possible. Within two weeks you will receive a packet of information to be completed and returned. At times, due to the high volume of screening requests, it can take up to four weeks to receive the packet of information. 

Step 2: Upon receipt of your completed packet, we will review the information and you will be notified within two weeks either in writing or by a member of our staff to let you know our findings and/or the next step in the process. Note: During the summer (June, July, and August), ECC staff work limited days so it may take up to four weeks.

Qualifying students may start school pending the registration process. Not all ECC students will begin the first day of school in August. We enroll students all throughout the school year. Students do not have to be potty trained to attend.

For concerns regarding children under 34 months of age, please contact Child & Family Connections for a developmental screening/assessment at (815) 477-4720.

Contact Us

 Screening Hotline: (847) 659-6156

Main Office: (847) 659-5400