At Davie Academy, we believe that a child’s educational journey is a true partnership between parents and educators. Together, we build the essential foundation for each child’s academic and developmental success. To support this, we conduct school-wide assessments twice a year using the ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire).

The ASQ is a parent-completed developmental screening tool designed for children from birth to age six. It helps identify each child’s strengths and potential areas for growth across key developmental domains—communication, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving, and personal-social development. This trusted tool is widely used by early childhood professionals to ensure children are meeting important milestones while also highlighting areas where they may benefit from additional support or enrichment.

After each assessment, parents are invited to meet with their child’s teacher and/or the director to review the results, celebrate progress, and discuss personalized strategies for continued development.

In addition, students enrolled in our VPK program participate in three state-mandated assessments throughout the year known as F.A.S.T. (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) tests. The VPK version, called FAST Star Early Literacy, is a statewide standardized program that measures early literacy and math skills. All VPK programs are required to administer these assessments three times per year to monitor student progress against state standards. The test evaluates key foundational skills such as letter recognition, phonics, vocabulary, and basic math concepts. Parents receive detailed reports after each testing period, allowing them to track their child’s academic growth and readiness for kindergarten.

By combining both developmental screenings and academic assessments, Davie Academy ensures every child is supported, challenged, and celebrated as they build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.