Alaina M. Kroes, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Kindergarten Readiness

Why These Evaluations Matter

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

In the feedback session, I’ll walk you through the results and provide:

  • 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.