Skip to main content
teacher and kids doing scienceteacher with kids doing science

Assessments keep your early learner on the path to success.

The moment your child arrives in our classrooms, it’s time to thrive! Everything they’ll do—from outdoor time to reading time  to snack time—reflects our research-based, proprietary curriculum that builds a strong foundation for kindergarten readiness and beyond.   

Because we take your child’s educational journey seriously, we use assessments to observe and measure their progress, making sure we’re giving them exactly what they need. Year after year, families see the power of our programs.  

Here’s what assessment results showed this year. *  

 

“ These results illustrate the tangible benefits families see when they join us. High-quality early education like ours gives children the opportunity to learn and grow with support and guidance. As we look ahead to a new school year, we’re giving families     the confidence that their children are well-prepared for school and later life.”    — Dr. Marquita Davis, KinderCare’s Chief Academic Officer 
 
 
development milestones
academic
throwing hands up icon
“These results illustrate the tangible benefits families see when they join us. High-quality early education like ours gives children the opportunity to learn and grow with support and guidance. As we look ahead to a new school year, we’re giving families the confidence that their children are well-prepared for school and later life.”  — Dr. Marquita Davis, KinderCare’s Chief Academic Officer 

 

How assessments directly impact your child’s future success. 

We use assessment tools including BRIGANCE®, TerraNova®, and Ages & Stages Questionnaires® to observe your child’s progress and celebrate their milestones with you. These assessments help us look at all kinds of skills—including language and math, physical development, independence, and emotional expression. Plus, they help our teachers figure out where kids shine and where they might need a little (or big) boost.

And what we see is encouraging! Our students continue to excel in the classroom and in their social relationships. This is great news for their noggins and their educational foundation.

mountain icon 
“My daughter’s kindergarten teacher is so impressed with how well she’s transitioning to elementary school after five years at KinderCare. She says Marianna has impressive academic skills and is making friends easily. This made us feel great about our choice to send her to KinderCare from the start!”   — Jamie, KinderCare parent

grey line

puzzle icon
Your child deserves a high-quality education. Assessments make sure we’re meeting the mark. 

It’s easy to claim quality, but we prefer to prove it. And that’s where our assessments come in—they’re one way of keeping your early learner’s progress on track.  

Here are even more ways quality shows up in our programs:

 

  • Enriching Environments 
    When families step through our doors, inspired learning (and laughter) is happening around every corner. From seeing our clean and healthy spaces and thoughtfully-designed classrooms by age, to watching trained teachers put STEM learning into action—it’s clear that we offer way more than daycare!

  • Early Foundations®  
    Here’s what you need to know about our research-based, proprietary curriculum that you can only find here: It’s designed to help children thrive at every age and stage! We cover everything your little one needs to excel at school and in life—including social-emotional skills, language and literacy, and executive function.   

  • Amazing Teachers  
    In every classroom, we put together teams of amazing educators who are proud to be there. From helping kids learn their letters to fixing their “owies,” our passionate teachers are here to support them through every developmental stage with kindness and care.

  • Community and Belonging  
    When you join us, we’re committed to valuing the experiences and traditions you bring with you and honoring them within our community. Here, your child will find their place in our circle, where they’ll thrive in an inclusive environment that encourages friendship, understanding, and growth. Check out what our KinderCare families have to say about being part of our community. 

 

Make assessments a must!

Our early childhood assessments help your family keep an eye on your child’s progress and make adjustments as they grow to keep them on the right track. Join us to celebrate every new milestone they achieve!

letter icon

Check out Your Guide to Assessments to dive deeper into the details about this educational tool. 

 

 

*BRIGANCE results are based on assessments of 33,036 children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old in 688 KinderCare Learning Companies centers and sites from our KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work locations, and Champions sites nationwide from fall 2022 to spring 2023.