Developmental Assistance Program (DAP)
The DAP Program is a preschool program for children ages 3-5-years-old. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who have been identified as having a disability. The program offers a developmentally-appropriate curriculum within a special education classroom setting.
The DAP Program provides a comprehensive curriculum using The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, which is aligned to Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards.
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning. Teachers create a high-quality learning environment and students learn through studies, which are hands-on, project-based investigations. The Creative Curriculum for Preschool helps teachers build children’s confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills while promoting positive outcomes.
In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in activities such as music, dramatic play, fine motor, gross motor, and speech and language activities.
Research shows that children learn through play and also from their peers. Therefore, the DAP Program invites preschool-aged children from the City of Fairview Park and surrounding suburbs who are interested in being a “peer role model” to register for our annual screening. A monthly fee is required for our peer role models.
Register for Screening
The Developmental Assistance Program (DAP) at the Early Education Center is looking for 3-year-old and 4-year-old peer role models for our Special Education preschool classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year.
As a peer role model, the child would play a crucial part in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, helping their peers develop essential social and communication skills. This experience not only benefits the students with special needs but also provides the peer models with valuable opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and empathy.
The screening will be conducted on January 23, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year.
- For 3-year-olds (for the 2026-27 school year): 8:30 to 9 am
- For 4-year-olds (for the 2026-27 school year): 9:30 to 10 am
The tuition is $500.00 for Fairview residents and $800.00 for non-residents. This can be paid in full or in payments arranged with the EEC office. There is also a one-time supply fee of $30.00. If your child joins the DAP program after the beginning of the school year, your tuition will be prorated. **The tuition and supply fee are additional charges if your child is in the daycare at EEC.**
The sign up period for the DAP Questionnaire ended January 16, 2026. Click here to add your name to the DAP Waitlist.
DAP Eligibility Information
The district provides services for eligible students as early as their third birthday. The intake process may begin as early as two-and-a-half years of age.
The Fairview Park City School Early Childhood DAP Team uses the evaluation and determination procedures as outlined by Ohio Model Policies and Procedures for preschool-age children. Screening for suspected preschoolers with disabilities is completed through a play-based evaluation, observations, and parent interviews.
Contact Us
If you suspect a disability or have concerns regarding your child’s development, please contact Fairview Park City School Student Services Department at 440-331-5500 x 1124. Our Early Childhood DAP Team Members will contact you to arrange a play-based observation to determine if a disability is suspected.