WHAT IS ON TRACK FOR KINDERGARTEN?
Talking, reading, playing, and nurturing relationships help build strong, healthy brains long before the first day of kindergarten.
Just like well-checks monitor physical growth, developmental screenings help monitor how children are growing, learning, communicating, and building important foundational skills. Children who receive early support for their individual strengths and challenges are more likely to enter school healthy, confident, and ready to learn. Research shows that children who begin school behind often continue to face challenges throughout their lives. Developmental screenings are recommended for all young children, regardless of income or caregiver concerns.
Our On Track for Kindergarten Check-In helps parents, caregivers, and teachers:
Track Growth- follow your child’s development over time.
Understand Milestones- learn what skills are typical from birth to kindergarten.
Celebrate Strengths- recognize your child’s unique growth and achievements.
Get Play-Based Activities- receive simple ideas to support learning at home.
Connect with Support - find local resources, programs, and other Oberlin families.
Feel More Confident- gain peace of mind about your child’s development.
By participating in the On Track for Kindergarten Check-In, you and your child automatically become family partners in the OberlinKids Community Collaborative and receive priority access to family-friendly community events, the Community Classroom Play Space, signature events, incentives, and helpful resources available through OberlinKids Partners for the whole year.
Everything offered through OberlinKids is ALWAYS FREE, thanks to generous funding through grants and donations.
No catch, no cost, no commitments, and no additional requirements. Just opportunities to help your child grow, learn, and thrive.
Complete your child’s On Track for Kindergarten Check-In today and take an important step toward building a strong foundation for lifelong success.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN ON TRACK CHECK-IN?
All children from birth to kindergarten who:
• Live within the Oberlin City School District
• Attend OECC, KELC, or OES Preschool
• Plan to attend Oberlin City Schools in the future
There is no catch, no cost, no commitments, and no additional requirements. Just access to opportunities to help your child grow, learn, and thrive.
Sharing Screening Results with Families and Early Learning Centers
We partner with these Oberlin preschool programs:
Kendal Early Learning Center
Oberlin Early Childhood Center
Oberlin Elementary School
MovementWorks Moving to Readiness Enrichment Program
Working Together to Support Every Child's Development
At OberlinKids, we believe that families, educators, and caregivers working together give children the strongest foundation for learning and growth.
Ohio's Step Up To Quality standards emphasize the importance of monitoring children's development through approved developmental screenings. OberlinKids works closely with our partner early learning centers to help meet screening requirements and ensure children receive the support they need.
Jenn Keathley, OberlinKids Executive Director, coordinates the annual On Track for Kindergarten Check-Ins (ASQ-3 and ASQ) with our partner early learning centers. Through a secure system, results and age-appropriate learning activities are shared with authorized center staff and families to help support each child's development both at home and in the classroom.
For children who do not attend a partner early learning center, OberlinKids shares the results directly with parents and caregivers. Families are encouraged to share their child's results with others involved in their care, including childcare teachers, pediatricians, family members, and service providers.
Why does working together matter?
Children develop at different rates, and recognizing their strengths and identifying potential concerns early can make a lasting difference. When families, educators, and caregivers share information and work together, children benefit from consistent support, meaningful learning opportunities, and timely access to additional resources when needed.
By working together, we can help every child build the skills and confidence they need for a successful start to kindergarten and a lifetime of learning.
Have questions or need help?
The ASQ-3 & ASQ-SE-2 are available in Arabic and Vietnamese upon request. Additional languages may also be available.
Not eligible for OberlinKids? Go to https://www.helpmegrow.org/ASQ to complete the ASQ through the Ohio Department of Children & Youth
Contact Jenn Keathley, OberlinKids Executive Director
The Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE-2) are simple developmental check-ins for children from birth through 66 months. Designed for screening rather than diagnosis, they provide a snapshot of your child's development, helping families celebrate strengths, track milestones, and connect with support when needed. We encourage families to share their results with their child's pediatrician as part of ongoing conversations about their child's growth, development, and overall well-being.