Free screening for vision, hearing and school readiness of three- and four-year-old children whose parents are residents of School Dist. 129 will be available from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, May 11 at Freeman School 153 S. Randall Road, Aurora.

A developmental therapist also will be on hand to screen infants and toddlers to determine whether they need special services.

As a result of the May 11 screenings, children with mild readiness delays will be scheduled for a readiness screening. This will determine if they are eligible for The Parent and Child Readiness Program at Todd Early Childhood Center, a program for three- and four-year-olds with emphasis on child development and parent participation.

Children with suspected development delays may be eligible for special preschool services. These children will be scheduled for an assessment clinic at Hope Wall School. This assessment will determine if they are eligible for the Child Development Program (CDC) which offers classes at Hope Wall School or Todd Early Childhood Center for children having significant development delays.

Children who pass the May 11 screening and show no readiness or developmental delays will not be eligible for a public school classroom program. Additional screenings are held throughout the school year. For information call Hope Wall School at 301-5008.