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Child Find Evaluation Center at Woodbine

Parents who have concerns about their child's development should contact the Child Find Evaluation Center at Woodbine if their child is:

  • Between 2 and 5 years of age by September 30
  • Is not eligible for kindergarten

If your child is younger or older, visit the Child Find & Eligibility webpage for more information.

Evaluation Process

  1. Contact the Child Find Evaluation Center at 703-791-8857 to begin the intake process and receive information.

  2. Office staff will gather initial information from the family and send registration information through email or provide assistance by scheduling an appointment with our registrar.

  3. Provide the following documents to register at the Child Find Evaluation Center.

    • Birth certificate
    • Provide three proofs of residency:
      • One must be a deed/contract or rental agreement/lease
      • One may be a Virginia driver's license, vehicle registration, or voter registration
      • One may be a utility bill or other bill
      • One may be a document with the parent's name and address

  4. A specialist will contact your family to discuss your referral concerns and schedule a Child Find team meeting.

  5. Based on the discussion and data reviewed at the Child Find team meeting, the following recommendation may occur:

    • Additional data is needed because a disability is suspected at this time.
    • Additional data is not needed because a disability is not suspected at this time.

How long will it take to get services for my child?

When your child is referred for further evaluation due to a suspected disability, the process is as follows:

  • Your child is evaluated by the educational professionals deemed appropriate to assess the child's needs.
  • The eligibility meeting is held within 60 business days from the date when an administrator receives the referral. The child must meet the disability criteria established by the regulatory guidelines of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
  • If your child is determined to meet the educational disability criteria, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will be developed within 30 calendar days of the date of eligibility.
  • Special education services are delivered based on the IEP and should begin soon after the development of the plan and permission is received from you, as the parents.

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