You will receive an invitation for step 1 24 to 13 months before the date of the regularly scheduled school enrolment, either by post or via the day-care centre.
Please note: You will also receive a questionnaire together with the invitation. Completion of the questionnaire is voluntary. It is used to take a medical history and to adapt the examination to the child's individual characteristics. It also makes it easier to advise parents and interpret the results of the examination.
Please note: If you have not received an invitation letter, you must contact the public health department in your place of residence in person.
The examination is usually carried out by a medical assistant from the child and youth health service, usually on the premises of the nursery school. You are invited to take part in the examination. If a subsequent medical examination is necessary in the event of any abnormalities, you must attend.
Please note: At the basic examination, you must present your immunisation record and a certificate of participation in the early detection examinations. For children in a day care centre, the developmental observation by the nursery teacher is also part of the examination with your consent.
If necessary, the Child and Youth Health Service will recommend targeted support for your child or an appointment with your family doctor or paediatrician.
Step 2 usually takes place in the year before your child starts school. If a medical examination is necessary, this will be tailored to the child's individual situation. It usually takes place at the public health department.