OUR SERVICES
Flying Colors Public Preschool offers preschool services for both typically developing peers and children with disabilities. We are also a central resource in Licking County for Child Find services, helping identify and support young children who may have developmental delays or disabilities. We provide preschool evaluations and special education services for children living in Granville, Heath City, Licking Valley, North Fork and Johnstown Monroe Local School Districts. Our classes are taught by licensed intervention specialists and general education preschool teachers who work together to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Preschool services are provided at no cost for children who qualify for special education services, while typically developing peers may enroll through our tuition-based program. Grants and tuition assistance are available for families who meet income eligibility requirements. All typical peers are screened prior to enrollment and must be at least 3 years old and toilet trained. For more information about enrollment, tuition and financial assistance, please visit our Enrollment Page.
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Child find is the process of identifying, locating and evaluating all children from ages 3 to 21 who may have a disability and be in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of the disability.
Our comprehensive evaluation process includes observations, assessments and information gathered from parents and caregivers to gain an understanding of each child's strengths and needs. Evaluations are completed by a multidisiplinary team that may include a school psychologist, educator on special assignment, intervention specialist, speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist and physical therapist.
Parents and guardians are valued members of the evaluation team and play an important role throughout the process. Following the evaluation, the team meets with the family to review the results. If a child is found eligible for special education services, the team and family work together to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Children may qualify for support in areas including:
- Communication and language development
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Cognitive development
- Adaptive skills
- Social-emotional development
- Behavioral functioning
We offer a continuum of services designed to meet the indivudal needs of children, including general education preschool classrooms, integrated preschool classrooms and itinerant services.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
If you have concerns about your child's development or would like to learn more about our services, please contact:
Deborah Howarth
740-349-1629