Alaina M. Kroes, PsyD | Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Kindergarten Readiness Evaluations


Parents often wonder whether to enroll their child in school early or wait another year. If you are facing this decision, a Kindergarten Readiness Evaluation can offer valuable, objective insight to help guide you. This assessment looks at key areas of your child’s development, such as language, motor skills, social-emotional behavior, and early learning concepts, to determine school readiness. The results help identify your child’s strengths and highlight areas where additional support may be beneficial. A feedback session is included to provide personalized recommendations that support your child’s growth and success.

Domains Assessed

  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Language & Communication
  • Early Literacy / Pre-Reading Concepts
  • Early Math / Number Sense
  • Fine / Gross Motor Skills
  • Social-Emotional & Self-Regulation
  • Attention, Play, and Executive Functioning
  • Adaptive & Daily Living Skills

What Parents Will Learn

  • Your child’s strengths and areas of growth.
  • Whether they display readiness for school demands.
  • Specific, actionable strategies to support development.
  • A developmental “roadmap” to prepare for kindergarten.

Follow-Up & Recommendations


The feedback session provides:

  • A readable report for you or for school.
  • Recommended interventions, supports, or skill-building activities.
  • Suggested timelines for re-evaluation if needed.

Logistics

  • Testing takes ~1–2 sessions, depending on age.
  • A feedback session is included.
  • You will receive a Good Faith Estimate upfront.
  • Scheduling is flexible to accommodate preschool schedules.

Dr. Kroes also offers: Child ADHD evaluations, Adult ADHD evaluations, learning difficulty testing, Autism evaluations, and Giftedness evaluations.

Let's find answers together. Call Mindful Psychology & Wellness at (817)631-4786 or email info@mindpsych.org to set up a free consultation call with Dr. Kroes. I serve the DFW area with an office in Southlake.

See frequently asked questions, and Fees for more information.

Schedule a free consultation to determine fit, timeline, and next steps.