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While the majority of preterm infants are born moderate-late preterm (MLPT; 32\u201336 weeks), international and national recommendations on neurological surveillance in this population are lacking. We conducted an observational quantitative survey among Dutch and Canadian neonatal level I\u2013III centres (June 2020\u2013August 2021) to gain insight into local clinical practices on neurological surveillance in MLPT infants. All centres caring for MLPT infants designated one paediatrician\/neonatologist to complete the survey. A total of 85 out of 174 (49%) qualifying neonatal centres completed the survey (60 level I\u2013II and 25 level III centres). Admission of MLPT infants was based on infant-related criteria in 78\/85 (92%) centres. Cranial ultrasonography to screen the infant\u2019s brain for abnormalities was routinely performed in 16\/85 (19%) centres, while only on indication in 39\/85 (46%). In 57\/85 (67%) centres, neurological examination was performed at least once during admission. Of 85 centres, 51 (60%) followed the infants\u2019 development post-discharge, with follow-up duration ranging from 1\u201352 months of age. The survey showed a wide variety in neurological surveillance in MLPT infants among Dutch and Canadian neonatal centres. 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