SUN Kids Preschool Information
At PVSchools SUN Kids Preschool, we provide a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for preschoolers to grow and develop. Our highly qualified team of professionals works together to ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten, and we believe that collaboration is key to student success. We are committed to creating a positive environment for all children and families.
The Preschool Evaluation Team completes screenings and evaluations for children ages 2.9 - 5 years who are not kindergarten-eligible to determine possible eligibility for special education services. The PET members include a school psychologist, speech/language pathologist, occupational therapist and physical therapist. A developmental screening is scheduled when a parent calls the preschool evaluation center and indicates a concern in one or more developmental areas.
The areas included in the screening include vision and hearing as well as five developmental areas:
•Cognitive
• Communication
• Motor
• Adaptive
• Social-emotional
A child who passes each of these developmental areas may be eligible to attend the SUN Kids preschool program as a peer pal. If a child fails one or more of these developmental areas, the PET will recommend a more in-depth evaluation to be completed at a later date. This evaluation is a comprehensive developmental assessment and will include at least two PET members. The purpose of this evaluation is to determine if a child is demonstrating significant developmental delays, which meet federal and state eligibility for special education services.