Child Find

Concerned about your child's development?

The Franklin Pierce School District offers free developmental screenings for children living within the Franklin Pierce School District that are 3-5 years old.

Communication
Learning
Physical Development
Social – Emotional Skills
Self-Help Skills
Vision & hearing screenings

Screening information is used to determine if a child needs further evaluation.

Screening does not guarantee placement into a preschool program.

Please contact the front office at (253) 298-4658 to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Preschool-aged students who have been evaluated for special education services and have a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) please contact Leah at (253) 298-4666.

For children under 3 years of age, please click here to access information about Early Intervention Services through Pierce County.

Child Find: Does your child qualify for special education services?

Child Find: Does your child qualify for special education services?

Are you worried about your child’s development?

Does your child have a medical disorder or birth defect that interferes with their development?
Does the child seem to have hearing or vision issues?
Does your child have difficulty communicating with people outside the family?
Does you child have difficulty keeping up with other children their age?
Does you child have issues learning when they are experiencing social-emotional difficulties?

What happens during a child find screening?

During the screening, your child may stack small blocks, cut with scissors, draw, count, name colors, jump, and have fun!

After the screening, someone will talk to you about the results and you may be given suggestions, referral for more testing, or scheduled to have skills rechecked later.

Birth to Three Screenings

Families of children below age 3 who have concerns about their child's development can call the Pierce County Early Intervention Developmental Program at (253) 798-3790. They will set up an appointment to meet with you to address your concerns and the child's need for developmental screening and/or evaluation.

Please call the Child Find Hotline at (253) 298-4658 to request an appointment.

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