Having a Kindergarten Milestones Checklist is an important tool for parents and teachers to track the development of young children. It provides benchmarks to measure progress in cognitive, social, physical, and language skills and can help identify any potential issues that may need early intervention. Having this checklist in place, allows parents and teachers to better spot any delays that may be present in areas such as acquiring general knowledge, following directions, problem-solving, and socializing with peers.