On Track for Kindergarten School Readiness Program
Programa de Preparación Escolar: En Camino al Kínder
A young child's brain creates more than ONE MILLION new neural connections EVERY SECOND during the first few years of life. School readiness begins at birth. Children who enter kindergarten ready to learn are more likely to experience success in reading, math, graduation, and lifelong learning.
Why Complete an Annual On Track for Kindergarten Check-In?
The first five years are filled with incredible growth and learning! Your child's annual On Track for Kindergarten Check-In is a FREE, simple way to celebrate how much they've grown, discover what skills they're learning, and find fun ways to support their development through everyday play.
Development Isn't Always Even
Every child grows and learns at their own pace. Your child may be ahead in some areas while needing a little extra support in others, and that's okay! Annual Check-Ins help you understand how your child is developing across six important areas: Communication, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Problem-Solving, Personal-Social, and Social-Emotional skills.
Feel More Confident Supporting Your Child's Growth
You are your child's first and most important teacher! Everyday moments like reading together, taking a walk, cooking dinner, or playing a game are valuable learning opportunities. Your child's Check-In helps you understand what skills to expect at their age, recognize their strengths, and discover simple, fun activities to help them learn and grow through play.
Catch Small Concerns Before They Become Bigger Challenges
Think of your child's Check-In like a well-child visit. It's a proactive way to keep an eye on their development, even when everything seems to be going well. Some developmental delays aren't easy to recognize. Regular Check-Ins can help identify potential concerns early, when additional support can make a meaningful difference.
Celebrate Progress Year After Year
Children learn new skills every day! Completing a Check-In annually helps you see how far your child has come and what they're ready to learn next. It also creates a record of their development that you can look back on or share with teachers, healthcare providers, or specialists when needed.
Connect with Support, Resources, and Opportunities
Raising young children comes with plenty of questions, and you don't have to figure everything out on your own! Your child's Check-In opens the door to helpful conversations, personalized activities, and FREE community resources. Whether your child is meeting milestones or could benefit from a little extra support, OberlinKids and our Community Partners are here to help.
Help Your Child Get Ready for Preschool and Kindergarten
Kindergarten readiness begins long before the first day of school! Completing your child's Check-In helps you better understand the skills they're developing and how to support the next steps. With your permission, results can also help preschool teachers understand your child's strengths and needs, making the transition to the classroom a little easier.
Ready to Celebrate Your Child's Growth?
Every new skill is something to celebrate! From stacking blocks and drawing pictures to telling stories and making friends, everyday experiences help build the foundation for future learning and success.
Complete your child's FREE annual On Track for Kindergarten Check-In (ASQ-3 & ASQ) to discover how much they've learned, what skills they're ready to develop next, and how OberlinKids can help support their journey.
A few minutes today can help support a lifetime of learning!
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.
Ages & Stages Questionnaires® are designed for screening, not for diagnosis. It is a quick check for children from birth through age five.