The survey conducted by the Bounty parenting club questioned nearly 2,000 mothers on their views on the proposed checks for two-year-olds as set out in the revised Early Years Foundation Stage.
Under the proposals, health visitors and early years professionals will draw up progress reports on the development of toddlers across England.
However, 89 per cent of respondents expressed worry that the report could result in a possible misdiagnosis of their child because of different rates of development in young children.
Despite this, 85 per cent believe an early progress report could help to identify and manage any concerns that may arise over their child’s development.
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