4-year check-up

The 4-year check-up is an annual developmental review at preschool age: growth, vision, speech and coordination. A free visit within the Polish system.

What to expect

A routine annual check-up. The doctor will assess progress and provide referrals if needed.

What the doctor checks

• Weight and height — Checking centile charts — whether the child is growing properly.
• Speech — Assessment of pronunciation, fluency, understanding, and ability to build more complex sentences.
• Graphomotor skills — Whether the child draws a person with a head and limbs and copies simple shapes.
• Vision — Visual acuity check — important because vision problems can affect learning.
• Behaviour — Assessment of attention span, peer relationships, and emotional regulation.

What to ask your doctor

• Is the child holding a pencil correctly?
• How can we develop attention and concentration?
• Would an eye examination be worthwhile?
• How should we deal with fears?
• When should a child be able to write their own name?

Frequently asked questions