#1 Preschool assessment app

Save Hours on Lesson Planning & Assessments

Document and share every child's progress with AI-powered lesson plans and assessment reports.

Streamline Your 4-Step Learning Cycle

Enhance Education with a Seamless Learning Cycle

Plan

Design lesson plans aligned with your curriculum and developmental goals.

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Observe

Capture milestones and unique moments in real-time for every child.

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Share

Celebrate educational milestones by sharing engaging Learning Journals with parents.

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Assess

Measure progress, and  optimize teaching strategies with intuitive assessment tools.

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50+ Preloaded Curriculum Frameworks

US State Standards
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Reggio Emilia
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EYFS
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Montessori
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Track progress, celebrate milestones.

Observe, Record On The Go

Record each child's milestones and moments in real-time with our preschool assessment app.

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Write Meaningful Observations

Teachers can easily capture detailed observations, reflections, and concerns in real-time through a mobile-friendly assessment platform.

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Watch Milestones Unfold

Track progress seamlessly by linking observations to developmental milestones.

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Strengthen Parent Communication

Share real-time insights and developmental progress reports with parents to keep them informed and engaged in their child’s journey.

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Unlock potential with smart tools.

Smarter Lesson Planning with AI 

Use AI to create lesson plans that match your curriculum.

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Generate Lessons with AI

Create lessons with AI based on specific inputs for tailored learning and individualized attention.

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Plan Based on Progress

Plan next steps based on observations, progress made by each child.

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Align with Learning Goals

Design lesson plans that meet specific learning objectives across popular frameworks like EYFS, Montessori, and USA state curriculums.

Observations Made Easy with AI

Enhance communication, simplify messaging and break down language barriers with our early childhood assessment tools.
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Quick Rewrites

Effortlessly enhance grammar and tone for professional communication.

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Smart Suggestions

Use AI-driven suggestions to craft messages that match your tone and intent, making every communication meaningful.

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Instant Translations

Break down language barriers with real-time translations, creating stronger connections with parents in their preferred language.

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Organize lessons, inspire learning.

Meet Learning Goals

Track progress, record milestones, and share reports instantly.

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Assessment Reports

Assess child's progress with pre-built templates for each term.

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Milestone Progress

Track child development easily with milestone completion reports.

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Digital Portfolios

Create and share media-rich, branded portfolios in a click.

Real Customers, Real Stories!

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illumine's AI tools have completely transformed the way we plan lessons and track progress. The automated suggestions and real-time assessments save us hours every week!
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Hannah
Owner, Say Yes, Buffalo
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The AI-powered lesson planning is a game-changer. It tailors learning objectives to each child's needs and keeps parents engaged with milestone updates.
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Amelia J Brown
Owner, Falcon British Nursery
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With illumine, we can share personalized reports and digital portfolios instantly. Parents love staying updated, and we love the efficiency!
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Ryan Salazar
Owner, Maple Grove Childcare Academy
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The reporting tools in illumine have made it so easy to measure progress. Tracking milestones has never been this simple or effective.
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Rajesh kumar 
Director, Kids Kingdom Group
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illumine's AI tools have completely transformed the way we plan lessons and track progress. The automated suggestions and real-time assessments save us hours every week!
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Hannah
Owner, Say Yes, Buffalo
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The AI-powered lesson planning is a game-changer. It tailors learning objectives to each child's needs and keeps parents engaged with milestone updates.
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Amelia J Brown
Owner, Falcon British Nursery
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With illumine, we can share personalized reports and digital portfolios instantly. Parents love staying updated, and we love the efficiency!
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Ryan Salazar
Owner, Maple Grove Childcare Academy
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The reporting tools in illumine have made it so easy to measure progress. Tracking milestones has never been this simple or effective.
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Rajesh kumar 
Director, Kids Kingdom Group
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illumine's AI tools have completely transformed the way we plan lessons and track progress. The automated suggestions and real-time assessments save us hours every week!
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Hannah
Owner, Say Yes, Buffalo
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The AI-powered lesson planning is a game-changer. It tailors learning objectives to each child's needs and keeps parents engaged with milestone updates.
auther logo type image
Amelia J Brown
Owner, Falcon British Nursery
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With illumine, we can share personalized reports and digital portfolios instantly. Parents love staying updated, and we love the efficiency!
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Ryan Salazar
Owner, Maple Grove Childcare Academy
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The reporting tools in illumine have made it so easy to measure progress. Tracking milestones has never been this simple or effective.
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Rajesh kumar 
Director, Kids Kingdom Group

Unlock the Future of Childcare with AI-Powered Learning

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a preschool assessment, and why is it important?
A preschool assessment evaluates a child’s developmental progress, skills, and milestones to create personalized learning experiences. It tracks growth in key areas such as cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skills, helping educators identify each child’s strengths and areas needing support. 

These assessments are conducted periodically to align with the preschool’s learning curriculum, ensuring that teaching strategies and activities support children’s progress toward developmental and educational goals. 

By providing data-driven insights, preschool assessments empower teachers to tailor instruction, foster individualized development, and ensure every child builds confidence and reaches their full potential.
2. How do assessment tools for preschool save teachers time?
Preschool assessment tools simplify time-consuming tasks, freeing up teachers to focus on teaching and connecting with students. With illumine’s platform, educators can digitize their lesson repository, making it easy to create and share weekly lesson plans with colleagues and parents. 

Observations can be captured effortlessly on the go using mobile devices and turned into polished, professional assessment reports with just one click. Pre-built templates promote consistency and reduce repetitive work, allowing teachers to manage planning, documentation, and reporting more efficiently and spend more time inspiring young learners.
3. What makes illumine’s preschool evaluation unique?
illumine’s preschool evaluation stands out by seamlessly connecting lesson planning, observation, assessment, and parent engagement to create a cohesive learning experience. 

With illumine’s AI-powered platform, educators can capture personalized observations in real-time, aligning them with completed milestones to track each child’s progress accurately over time and across terms. 

This allows teachers to design tailored lesson plans that align with diverse curriculum frameworks like EYFS, Montessori, or US State Standards, while identifying areas for improvement from past assessments. 

The curriculum-agnostic assessment module makes it easy to record evaluations and monitor development consistently, ensuring flexibility for any preschool. Teachers can also create school-branded, media-rich learning journals to share milestones with parents, fostering collaboration through seamless, multilingual communication in over 20 languages. 

This holistic approach empowers educators and engages families, making every child’s learning journey impactful and personalized.
4. Which child assessment tools does illumine offer?
illumine equips educators with practical preschool assessment tools, including desktop & mobile apps for real-time observation capture, AI-driven report generation for polished progress summaries, and customizable lesson plan templates tailored to student needs.

It also includes milestone trackers to log developmental achievements and a simple, accessible tool for compiling student progress snapshots with notes and media.
5. Are there assessment apps suitable for preschool teachers and parents?
illumine provides over 50 preloaded curricula, including state-specific options in the US, Montessori, and EYFS, all customizable to suit various teaching styles. It also offers real-time observation recording and comprehensive assessment reports. While Brightwheel includes lesson planning features, it may not match the same level of customization or variety in preloaded curricula.
6. Which platform is more scalable for growing childcare centers?
illumine is built to accommodate childcare centers of all sizes, from small daycares to large enterprises, with adaptable features and pricing plans. Brightwheel also caters to various center sizes but might need extra integrations as your center expands.
7. How do Brightwheel and illumine handle data security?
illumine offers comprehensive data security with unlimited storage and sharing options. This allows for the unrestricted sharing of photos, videos, and documents, ensuring thorough documentation of children's activities and seamless communication with parents.
8. Is illumine scalable for growing childcare centers?
Absolutely! Whether you’re a small daycare or a multi-location enterprise, illumine scales effortlessly with you. With features like centralized dashboards and multi-center analytics, we grow as you do.
9. Does illumine offer better onboarding and support?
Yes! illumine’s onboarding is quick and seamless. Plus, we offer 24/7 human support (no bots!) and tailored training to get you up and running in no time. Brightwheel has good support, but we make sure there’s always a human on the line.