Assessments
Once enrolled in our program, each infant and toddler will receive a developmental assessment within 45 days of attending care. Based on that assessment, our staff will create a plan that includes age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate goals for your child as well as specific activities and experiences that staff members will provide to support your child’s goals.
Within the three months of beginning care, preschool-age children will receive an assessment related to age-appropriate developmental and educational goals. For all children, our staff members will record developmental milestones, accomplishments, and concerns. Infants and toddler-age children’s plans will be reviewed and updated at least three times a year. We will share this information with you.
If we have concerns or your child is not meeting his or her developmental potential, we may refer you to request additional support from Child Development Watch or the Division of Prevention and Behavioral Services. Once a year, you will be given the opportunity for a conference to discuss to your child’s developmental and educational progress. At any time, please speak with your child’s teacher, if you have questions about these assessments or want information about your child’s accomplishments or needs.
ASQ – Screening tool for parents
Every child is unique, and we approach their early years with that clear understanding. We use ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaires) which are screening tools used at Kids Cottage to assist our team by providing this collaboration between teachers and families. ASQ screening tools help teachers provide more personalized support to our students which allows parents and teachers to monitor their child’s development from the age of one month to 5 ½ years. These questionnaires cover a range of areas such as communication, gross and fine motor skills, problem solving, and personal-social development. The ASQ is used to identify developmental delays or potential concerns early on, allowing for timely intervention and support. At Kids Cottage, we see this as incredibly valuable in ensuring that all children receive the help they need to reach their full potential.
Please complete the screenings by clicking the following links:
- ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 for children birth-34 months of age:
- ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 for children 34-60 months of age: Cape Henlopen School District Links
*If your child has an IFSP/IEP already, you do not need to complete the screening, but please make sure we have a copy of it on file.
If you have any questions regarding the ASQ, please do not hesitate to email Sheri or Meghan at