Preschool Childfind Process

Free Preschool Screenings @ Child Find

Suzanne Clay
Project Specialist
Early Childhood
(520) 232-8302

Preschool Special Education Information & Screening Requests
(520) 232-8314

What is Child Find?
TUSD is required by law to screen preschool children with disabilities or suspected developmental delays, who may be eligible to receive special education services.

The purpose of the screening is to identify those children who may need a more detailed evaluation.

There is no cost for this service.

Why screen and evaluate preschool children?
When learning challenges are identified at a young age, early intervention can help the child with learning tasks.

What to watch for...
Children who are showing difficulties with any of the following areas may have a learning challenge. Watch for difficulties with:

speaking/understanding
vision
hearing
walking/running
self-help skills
behavior/social skills
manipulating small objects/drawing

Who is eligible for screening/evaluation?
Children between the ages of 2 years, 9 months and 5 years of age, prior to September 1 of current school year, that reside within the TUSD boundaries.

How to schedule a screening:
Call (520) 232-8314. An intake will be taken over the phone and an appointment will be scheduled for the first available screening.

What happens at the screening appointment?

A team member will ask you about your child's growth and development.
An audiologist will check your child's hearing.
A certified vision screener will check your child's vision.
Your child may be screened in one or more areas which the staff feels appropriate based on observation, review of records, etc.
The process may take up to two hours.
A team member will share the screening results.
If an evaluation is necessary, a representative from Child Find will contact you to schedule an appointment for further evaluation(s).

What if my child is less than three years of age?
If you have concerns about a child that is between birth and two years, nine months of age, call the Arizona Early Intervention Program at (520) 325-6495 or (877) 222-5432.