Kindergarten Readiness Screening
Deciding when a child is ready to begin their academic journey is a significant milestone. Our Kindergarten Readiness Screening provides parents and educators with additional insight of a child’s current development in key pre-academic and social areas.
This screening is particularly valuable for:
- Placement Decisions: Families navigating educational placement for the upcoming school year.
- "Bridge" Birthdays: Children whose birthdays fall close to the September 30th enrollment cutoff (for Fairfax County Public Schools and surrounding districts).
- Developmental Insights: Parents seeking an objective look at their child’s fine motor, social, and early academic skills.
What the Screening Covers
Our goal is to provide a holistic view of your child’s school readiness. The evaluation focuses on:
- Pre-Academic Skills: Early literacy, language, and number concepts.
- Fine Motor Development: Coordination and pencil control.
- Social & Emotional Maturity: Age-appropriate social interactions and self-regulation.
Program Details
- Expert Examiners: Screenings are conducted by highly trained graduate students from GMU’s School Psychology program, under the close supervision of Licensed Psychologists.
- Fee: $350 (Covers the assessment, written report, and feedback session).
The Screening Process
1. Scheduling & Confirmation
After you call our office at 703-993-4200 to request a screening, you will receive a comprehensive confirmation email. This contains:
- Your assigned examiner’s contact information.
- A secure link for payment.
- Digital intake forms to be completed before your appointment.
2. Virtual Intake Call
A few days before the screening, your examiner will lead a virtual intake call. This 20-minute conversation allows us to learn about your child’s history, discuss your specific goals for the screening, and answer any logistical questions.
3. The Testing Appointment
The in-person session typically lasts 1 to 2 hours. While your child works one-on-one with the examiner on age-appropriate activities, parents complete any remaining forms.
What to Bring: Please bring a small snack and a drink for your child to enjoy during a short break.
4. Scoring & Clinical Review
Following the appointment, the graduate student examiner scores the assessments and analyzes the data. To ensure the highest level of accuracy, every case undergoes a rigorous review and supervision process by a Licensed Psychologist.
5. Feedback & Report Delivery
Approximately 2 to 4 weeks after the screening, we schedule a virtual feedback session to review the results with you. Following this meeting, a secure electronic copy of the final report will be sent to you to share with your child’s future school or teachers.