Child Find: Developmental Screening 

The Puyallup School District offers a variety of resources for parents/guardians concerned about their child’s development or progress for children ages 3 – 5 years old who are not yet of kindergarten age. 

Screenings and Evaluations

The screening, evaluation, and services listed below are free and are part of the district’s federal mandate to provide Child Find activities and services as part of the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA).

The screening process is available to all families who live within the Puyallup School District boundaries.

Children who are age 3 by September 1st and experiencing homelessness or are temporarily housed can also access Child Find screenings.

Which Areas Does the Screening Address Suspected Developmental Delays?

• Communication
• Cognition
• Physical Development
• Social-Emotional Skills
• Adaptive Self-Help Skills

Vision and hearing screenings are also administered.