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Preschool
Types of Programs:
- UPSD offers both a Developmental Preschool Program, as well as an Inclusionary Preschool program for children ages three through five.
- The program is staffed by qualified professionals, including; early childhood special education teachers, school psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other related service educators.
- Both programs offer educational opportunities alongside their same-age peers throughout their school day schedule.
- If you are interested in your child being a peer model for the Inclusionary Preschool program, please fill out the peer model application form at the bottom of this page.
- If you have concerns about your child’s development, please see the Child Find link below.
For information about our Preschool programs, please contact Amy Royster at the Educational Service Center regarding registration procedures and availability.
(253) 566-5645
aroyster@upsd83.org
Prospective students may be referred by their physician, a birth-to-three program, or are identified through the district’s Childfind (a multidisciplinary screening process). Free screenings (Childfind) are offered several times throughout the school year to determine a child’s needs and eligibility. Parents who are concerned about their child’s development, may call the Special Services Office at 566-5645 to register their child for a Childfind screening.
If you are interested in your child participating as a peer model in the Inclusionary Preschool, please complete the 25-26 Peer Model Application form and return it to the Educational Service Center (ESC) at 3717 Grandview Drive W, University Place, WA 98466 and not Sunset Primary.