Child Find and Early Education Information offered at Dieringer School District
1320 178th Avenue East, Lake Tapps, WA 98391
Eligibility
Families in the Dieringer School District.
Child Find: 34 months to 5 years old.
ECEAP: Must be three or four by August 31 and the family must be income eligible.
Hours
M-F, 8am-3pm
(253) 862-2537
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Child Find Information
Application process
Child Find: Contact the Dieringer SD at 253-862-2537
ECEAP: Contact Pierce County Human Services at 253-798-4400
Fees
None.
Service area
98391
Other Information
Disabilities & Health Conditions
- Developmental Disabilities
- General Disabilities
Child Find:
Serves as a location or contact point for families in the Dieringer School District.
Offers screenings throughout the school year to help identify children aged 34 months to 5 years old who may need special services in order to experience success in school.
Special services can include occupational, physical and/or speech therapies, or a specialized early childhood program.
Screenings will not show conclusively that a child has special needs, but it will indicate if he or she may need further assessment.
Early Childhood Education Assistance Program - ECEAP
Program is administered to Dieringer School District families through Pierce County Human Services
Offers free preschool to low-income families with four year old children.
Provides children with social, health, nutrition, and education services.
Contact Human Services at 253-798-4400 option 4.
Providing organization
Dieringer School District
Provides K through 8th grade education and serves as a hub for community activities.