CDC Milestone Tracker App User Surveys – Public Comment on Proposed Data Collection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 inviting public comment on a proposed information collection initiative. The project involves administering three brief, voluntary, and anonymous web-based surveys embedded within the CDC's Milestone Tracker mobile application, which is designed to help parents and early childhood professionals monitor children's developmental milestones. The surveys target two primary user groups: parents who use the app to track their child's development, and early childhood providers or professionals such as pediatricians, therapists, and educators. The purpose of the data collection is to assess user satisfaction with the app, understand usage patterns, and determine what actions users take after identifying a missed developmental milestone or a developmental concern in a child. This is a continuing information collection effort, meaning the CDC has conducted similar surveys previously and is seeking authorization to continue gathering this type of feedback. The data will be collected on a convenience sample basis, meaning participants are not randomly selected but are app users who voluntarily respond to the surveys. Public agencies and individuals are invited to submit comments during the designated comment period. The notice reflects the federal government's ongoing obligation under the Paperwork Reduction Act to minimize data collection burden on the public while ensuring the utility and quality of collected government information.

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