Sign up for OberlinKids

It's not too early to start the journey to kindergarten! OberlinKids is free school readiness programming and yearly developmental screenings for all Oberlin families with children from birth to age 5.

Member Benefits

Members of OberlinKids can enjoy these benefits for free:

  • Resources and one-on-one support available

  • Literacy and learning playtime kits

  • Playgroup and parent group opportunities

  • Access to the Community Classroom

  • Family engagement events and activities

  • Monthly e-newsletter full of great collaborative info

Eligibility

OberlinKids offers and encourages every child who:

  • lives in Oberlin,

  • plans to attend the Oberlin City School District, or

  • attends the partner centers (see list)

to complete the screenings at least once per year from birth until they enter kindergarten. If your child attends one of the listed centers, the screening results will be shared with the center's director and/or child's teacher for their records.

Partner Centers

  • Kendal Early Learning Center

  • Oberlin Early Childhood Center

  • Oberlin Schools Preschool

  • MovementWorks Preschool

  • Lisa Wyatt / Heart N’ Hand, LLC

For all other locations, please see alternative screening resources below:

Take the first step today!

  • Step 1

    Complete the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® on general and social emotional development and submit them online.

  • Step 2

    Jenn Keathley will connect with you about the results of the screening questionnaires and provide recommendations or referrals for services, if any.

  • Step 3

    Congratulations! Your child is now a member of OberlinKids, enrolled in our program, On Track for Kindergarten, and eligible to receive all member benefits and participate in our featured programs.