As part of the appointment, the child, youth and dental service carries out examinations of a child's hearing and vision, mental development, motor skills, speech and physical condition. The vaccination status is also checked.

The school entry examination takes place before the child starts school, while the lateral entry examination takes place for children who have already attended school, but have moved to another country, for example. Parents are invited to the public health department with their child and are legally obliged to accept this invitation.