Kindergarten is more work than it used to be, which means it's never too early to start preparing your baby for being ready for school.

Nearly 85 percent of a child's brain development occurs  before the age of 4. That means moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers are a young child' best resource for being ready.

And when your child is 5 and close to starting kindergarten, this guide can be a checkup to help you see if he or she is ready to make the grade for school.