During a well-child visit,the father of a 4-year-old boy tells the nurse that he is not sure if his son is ready for kindergarten.The boy's birthday is close to the cut-off date,and he has not attended preschool.What is the nurse's best recommendation?

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A developmental assessment with a screening tool that addresses cognitive,social,and physical milestones can help identify children who may need further assessment.A readiness assessment involves an evaluation of skill acquisition.Stating the child should start kindergarten or go to preschool and postpone kindergarten does not address the father's concerns about readiness for school.Talking to other parents about readiness does not ascertain if the child is ready and does not address the father's concerns.

During a Well-Child Visit,the Father of a 4-Year-Old Boy Tells