DGCKids provides FREE vision screenings only for children who are at risk or may not otherwise have access to care. We partner with childcare centers across the Greater St. Louis area to reach infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who need it most.
Schedule a Vision Screening
At DGCKids, we strive to ensure the well-being of children by offering comprehensive vision screenings. Our screening process is designed to assess visual health and detect potential issues early on. We provide FREE screenings for children aged six months to 6 years, empowering early childhood educators and families with crucial insights into their child’s eye health. Please fill out your name and email below, and we’ll be in touch to schedule a vision screening.
Why Vision Screening?
It’s often difficult to detect vision problems in young children. They may not be able to communicate their concerns, or they may believe that their vision is normal. However, with 80 to 90 percent of learning being visual, children with vision concerns risk developmental delays that can affect them academically and socially.
Vision screening in early childhood can change a child’s life trajectory. It gives them the chance to thrive, both in school and in life.
Our Focus
We prioritize providing free vision screenings for children who are at risk or may not otherwise have access to care. These screenings take place at childcare centers, preschools, and community events, meeting families where they are. Our goal is to remove barriers and make it as simple as possible for every child to receive the vision care they need in their earliest years.
Through partnerships with local organizations, schools, and community programs, we are able to reach children who might otherwise go without a screening. Our dedicated team of professionals brings both expertise and compassion, ensuring that each screening is done with care, precision, and sensitivity to the needs of young children and their families.
By offering screenings in familiar and convenient settings, we make early detection more accessible for families who may struggle with cost, transportation, or availability of services. This proactive approach enables us to identify potential vision concerns earlier, provide referrals for follow-up care, and offer parents valuable information to support their child’s healthy development.
Meet the Vision Screening Team
Noreen Conte, BSN-RN
Vision Screening DirectorMeet Noreen, our Vision Screening Director at DGCKids. With a passion for children’s eye health, Noreen oversees our Vision Screening Program. With 10 years of dedicated service at DGCKids, Noreen has been instrumental in the development and success of our vision screening initiatives.
Prior to joining DGC, Noreen served as a Service Coordinator for the Missouri First Steps program and New York State’s Early Intervention program for 20 years. Noreen holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Syracuse University.
Kerri Wetzel, M.Ed.
Vision ScreenerMeet Kerri, our Vision Screener at DGCKids. With over two decades of experience in Early Childhood education, Kerri Wetzel has dedicated her career to supporting young children and their families.
After 24 years at Ladue School District, where she served as Director of Early Childhood, Kerri retired in 2021. Her extensive background includes roles in Early Intervention, Parents As Teachers, and as an instructor for Parent and Child classes. Kerri earned both her undergraduate and Master’s Degrees in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Her passion and expertise continue to inspire those she works with.
Margaret Muehl, BSN-RN
Vision Screening ManagerMargaret is both a proud DGCKids parent and our Vision Screening Manager. She brings a wealth of experience from her career as an early childhood educator, Missouri First Steps Service Coordinator, and Registered Nurse in both hospital and home care settings.
A graduate of Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Margaret also holds an AMI Primary Montessori Diploma. She draws on her background in early intervention, child development, and health care to ensure children and families receive the support they need during the critical early years.
Her unique perspective as both a professional and a parent helps her connect with families and guide DGCKids’ Vision Screening Program with compassion and expertise.
Our Commitment
Since 1951, the Delta Gamma Center has been dedicated to helping children with visual impairments and their families. Our free vision screenings are just one of the many ways we’re working to make a difference in our community.