Clark County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2038 - Child Development General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2038.1) | 27 |
Based on observation, how many children improved their gross motor skills? (i.e., body, automation, cross lateral movement, locomotor, and stability) |
| 2038.2) | 31 |
Based on observation and/or feedback from caregivers and/or teachers, how many children put new social-emotional skills into practice after completing the program? (i.e., self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making) |
| 2038.3) | 27 |
Based on observation and/or feedback from caregivers and/or teachers, how many children demonstrated improved early literacy skills? (i.e., phonological awareness, print awareness, narrative skills, vocabulary) |
| 2038.4) | 0 |
Based on observation, how many children increased their ability to express emotion after attending the program? |
| 2038.5) | 11 |
Based on caregiver report, there has been an increase in adult lead engagement in the child’s learning process. (i.e., spend more time reading to child, practices letter recognition, involves child in physical activity, implements activities learned in child development program) |
Success Stories
24-25 Laugh and Learn Playdates
Author: Shonda Johnston
Major Program: Child Development General
According to the Kentucky Early Childhood Profiles, average kindergarten readiness rates have remained at approximately 50% over the last ten years. Most notably, a significant dip was observed in 2022 and 2023, for kindergarteners who were two and three years old when the pandemic began in 2020. In many Kentucky counties, limited resources or the environment may serve as barriers for healthy lifestyle choices related to early childhood development and physical activity. Clark County falls
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