Home Health Services Vaccines & Prevention Well-child Check
These numbers are only for scheduling well-child checks.
Just like a tree needs care, water and strong roots to grow, children need steady support to thrive. Well‑child visits are one of the most important ways you can help your child grow up healthy, confident and ready for school.
From birth through age 18, well‑child visits give your child’s health care provider the chance to support growth and development at every stage — helping your child build strong roots for a healthy future.
Well‑child visits are more than a routine checkup. They help your provider see how your child is growing over time — and catch concerns early, when it’s easiest to make a difference.
These visits help to:
Preventive care improves long‑term health and quality of life. Some children just need a little extra support — and well‑child visits help ensure they get it.
Each well-child visit includes:
These visits are a positive, supportive space — for caregivers and children alike.
To support healthy growth, children should have well‑child visits at:
Infancy & toddler years:2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months.
Preschool years:2 years, 2½ years and yearly from ages 3 to 6.
After age 6, children should continue annual checkups.
Vaccines are an important part of preventive care and help protect your child and others from preventable diseases.
Your provider will review your child’s vaccination schedule and answer questions during each visit.
Well‑child visits are a positive, supportive space for parents and caregivers to learn and ask questions. This is your time to:
You know your child best — and your provider is here to help you nurture their growth.
