In late January, parents of children who are four and up will receive a general overview of development for their child. Typically, we offer a more detailed assessment in early summer that is full of stories, photos, videos and other “authentic” glimpse into each child’s McKendree experience. This “deep dive” is more of a developmental checklist created to reflect a child’s skill-based development. Parents of children who are kindergarten-bound have asked for a mid-year opinion of readiness.