South Eastern Sydney - Brighter Beginnings
Health and Development Checks in Early Childhood Services
Health and development checks are very important. They help you track how your child is growing and developing by looking at how they play, learn, speak, act and move.
Having health professionals regularly check your child's health and development in their early years will also help find what support they might need early before they start school.
The Blue Book has information on the recommended checks for your child.
Free Health and Development Checks in Preschool and Long Day Care Services.
We are offering free health and development checks (similar to a blue book check) to children who are starting school next year in their early education centre. Our team is made up of Allied Health Clinicians and Nursing staff.
What to expect from the checks
Health professionals will check your child's health and developments, such as:
- their listening and talking skills
- their social skills and behaviour
- their gross motor skills
- their learning, thinking and problem-solving skills
- how their bodies are growing, such as their height, weight, and teeth.
No vaccinations are given.
Consent from a parent or carer is needed. You will need to sign the consent form when it arrives, to make sure your child gets their free check.
You will get a report after your child's check. It will have information on how you can keep supporting their growth and development.
Where is this program available?
Preschools and long day care service will let parent know when this program is coming to their service.
Health and Development checks are also available through your doctor or your local child and family health service.
Information for Early Childhood Education and Care Services
By registering your interest for this program, more children can get this important check.
Please register your interest by emailing:
SESLHD-BrighterBeginnings@health.nsw.gov.au
Useful Links
Health and development checks in early childhood services - programs