Child Find Early Learning Screenings

Child Find seeks to identify and assist families with young children ages three to five years who are not currently enrolled in school and may need special education services. The free screenings are held throughout the school year. Evaluations for possible intellectual or physical disabilities are available in the areas of hearing, vision, speech, language, emotional health, self-help, social skills, motor skills, problem-solving, and cognitive skills.

Free Child Find screenings take approximately one and a half hours to complete. During this time, children will be given a free vision, hearing, speech, language, and developmental check. While their child is being screened, parents will be asked to provide general information on their child's development. Their child's baby book or calendar may be helpful to parents in answering some of the questions. Results will be provided to the parents after their child's screening has been completed.

Appointments 

An appointment is required for a free Child Find preschool screening. For more information call 360.279.5928. If your child is already in school, please contact your school principal to request testing.

Child Find Intake Form

Children Under 3

If your child is under the age of three, they can receive special program assistance through STEPS. Parents can call 360.679.1039 or email steps@takingstepstogether.org for more information.

In preparation for entry into kindergarten, our district offers programs that help families with young children get a boost in promoting learning skills and assessing development. Programs are free with advance registration.

Kindergarten Ready 

This program is offered free during the school year to families who live in Oak Harbor and may need assistance in helping their child become ready for kindergarten. Consecutive class sessions are conducted by early learning specialists who provide instruction in learning development, plus games and activities for babies and toddlers. Parents also receive free learning toys to encourage fun and growth. Get more information on the Ready for Kindergarten website, or contact Juliet Colter at 360.279.5941. 

Oak Harbor Public Schools is now offering Transtional Kindergarten (TK) to eligible families!

Parents/guardians who believe their child would meet eligibility for the Oak Harbor Public Schools Transitional Kindergarten program should fill out this application by September 15, 2023. If selected, students would begin classes on October 2, 2023. 

Please note, students must not be currently enrolled in another preschool or early learning program and must turn four by August 31, 2023. With the completion of this application, you are granting permission to share necessary information with you regarding the placement of your child in our new program.

Complete an Application