Dedicated to every child's right start — one assessment, one classroom, one family at a time.
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A team of certified educators on a mission to help every child thrive
Chancy & Bruce is made up of certified screeners, curriculum developers, and education specialists united by one belief: every child deserves the right support at the right time. Our team holds degrees in education and receives specialized training in developmental assessment.
Research-backed assessments and curriculum for children ages 2.5 to 7
From personalized one-on-one developmental screenings to play-based TK curriculum and professional learning, our tools are designed to meet children exactly where they are — and guide educators in supporting their growth across all 9 developmental pathways.
Southern California and nationwide through our affiliate partner network
Headquartered in San Clemente, CA, we provide on-site assessments throughout Southern California and train affiliate partners across the country to conduct our screenings in-house. Our curriculum reaches classrooms in every state.
Serving families and schools since the early 1980s
Founded in the early 1980s, Chancy & Bruce has spent over four decades refining our approach to early childhood assessment. Our longitudinal research has followed children from age 4½ through high school graduation and four years beyond — giving us unmatched depth of insight.
Through one-on-one screenings, proven curriculum, and professional learning
We work directly with children through personalized developmental assessments, equip teachers with research-backed curriculum across 9 developmental pathways, and support educators through 40+ professional development sessions available on-demand, live, and in-person.
Because every child deserves the right start
We believe development unfolds in a natural sequence — and that when children receive the right support at the right time, they don't just succeed in school. They flourish in life. That belief is what gets us out of bed every morning and what has driven 40+ years of work.
What We Believe
These aren't talking points. They're the convictions that have shaped every assessment tool, every curriculum module, and every professional development session we've ever built.
Childhood is not a race.
Development unfolds in a natural sequence, and strong foundations matter more than speed. Rushing a child through developmental milestones doesn't accelerate growth — it undermines it.
The 9 brain pathways build the architecture for learning.
Development across 9 pathways creates the neural foundation children need for later reading, writing, and mathematics. You can't skip the foundation and expect the structure to hold.
Children learn best through purposeful play.
Four-year-olds flourish through repetition, rich conversation, movement, and meaningful exploration — not worksheets. Play is the work of childhood.
Teachers deserve real support.
Practical teaching tools, minimal prep, and ongoing professional learning aren't luxuries — they're what allow educators to focus on children rather than chasing materials.
Social-emotional growth is the gateway to academic success.
Regulation, confidence, and connection come before rigor. A child who feels safe and seen is a child who is ready to learn.
Assessment should illuminate — and guide.
Data should tell a story about a child's strengths and growth edges. Assessment results should inform instruction, not simply sort children into categories.
The best classrooms balance structure and play.
The most effective learning environments intentionally blend student-led exploration with purposeful, guided instruction — for all learners.
Families are essential partners.
When schools and homes work together with shared language and shared goals, children's growth accelerates. Parent partnership isn't optional — it's foundational.
Our Approach
Everything we do is grounded in decades of longitudinal research and refined through continuous practice in real classrooms with real children.
Longitudinal Research Spanning Decades
Our studies have followed children from age 4½ through high school completion — with our second study extending four years beyond graduation. This gives us unmatched insight into how early development shapes long-term outcomes.
Personalized, One-on-One Assessment
Each child receives a 20–40 minute individual screening conducted by a certified assessor — covering motor, visual, auditory, language, reasoning, and social-emotional development.
Standards-Aligned Curriculum
Our Developmental Kindergarten Curriculum and Pathways to Playful Learning program blend academic instruction, play-based exploration, and SEL across a 37-week framework built for TK and Pre-K classrooms.
Credentialed, Trained Screeners
All screening personnel hold degrees in education and complete specialized training in child assessment before working with any student — ensuring consistent, high-quality evaluations at every site.
Our Story
What began as a mission to provide developmental assessments for young children has grown into one of Southern California's most trusted names in early childhood education — and a model for schools and districts nationwide.
Founded with a Clear Mission
Chancy and Bruce Educational Resources, Inc. was established to provide comprehensive developmental assessments for children ages 30 to 78 months — filling a gap no one else was addressing.
Longitudinal Study Begins
Our first long-term study launched, following children from preschool through high school. The findings would become the bedrock of our assessment philosophy and curriculum design.
Growth Across Southern California
Partnership and affiliate school programs expanded, bringing our assessments to hundreds of schools across the region. Our screener training model enabled schools to build in-house assessment capacity.
Curriculum Development
The Developmental Kindergarten Curriculum and Pathways to Playful Learning were developed and refined — translating 30+ years of assessment data into practical, classroom-ready tools for teachers.
500,000+ Children Served
With over 500,000 children assessed, 250+ partner schools, and a growing library of professional learning, Chancy & Bruce continues to set the standard for early childhood developmental assessment and curriculum.
Meet Our Team
Our leadership brings together decades of classroom experience, research expertise, and a shared passion for early childhood development.
Suzanne Carr
Director of Operations
Mrs. Elya Moline, MAT
Director of Communications
Four Decades of Measurable Difference
The numbers behind 40+ years of showing up for children, educators, and families.
Ready to bring Chancy & Bruce to your school?
Whether you're exploring assessments for the first time or looking to build a district-wide early childhood program, we'd love to connect.