Entry #70

OBJECTIVE: Increase kindergarten readiness through parental education about developmental milestones. METHODS: Utilizing the logic model to identify gaps in the current modality of parental education. Conducting interviews with local principals allowed insight into their perspectives regarding childhood development in the school district. Using that information we were able to develop a trifold that includes education about some expected childhood milestones from birth to 5 years of age. A QR code was also implemented into the trifold that leads to another page that is full of resources for parents such as parenting classes, more detailed information about milestones, and where to locate preschools. RESULTS: An educational trifold has been developed that includes information about expected milestones for children from birth to 5 years old. A list of additional resources was also compiled to go along with the trifold that parents can use to get even more education at their own leisure. Also included in that list is information for parenting classes and preschool information. Multiple stakeholders have identified themselves as interested in this educational pamphlet, including Salen Health, WIC, Family Building Blocks, and Small Town Pediatrics. CONCLUSIONS: The community has agreed on the need for an increase in kindergarten readiness. There has also been interest from community stakeholders, which allows for this parental education to be more widely available.