Child Find

Are you concerned about your child’s learning or development?

If your child is experiencing difficulty with talking, playing, moving, thinking, or self-care, we can help.

We can check your child’s development at no cost to you. If your child qualifies, we will provide special support and services to help them learn.

We help children who are 3 to 5 years old and not yet in kindergarten.

Contact the Child Find Office at 919-431-7700 or child-find-office@wcpss.net

About Child Find

Child Find is a requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and NC Policies Governing Services for students with Disabilities.

Child Find requires the school district to locate, identify, and evaluate children with disabilities from age 3 to age 21 and who are in need of special education and related services. Child Find applies to children with behavioral, developmental, physical, cognitive, emotional, learning disabilities, speech/language, and multiple disabilities, including children with vision, hearing, and medical impairments.  

If a parent or school personnel suspect that a child has a disability, they shall submit a written request/referral for evaluations to the school principal, the child’s teacher or other school personnel. 

Learn more about Child Find.