Intended for distribution to kindergarten teachers, elementary school principals, school superintendents, Manitoba Department of Education, and provincial libraries and universities, this summary report contains a brief description of the 1985 Manitoba Kindergarten Assessment, and presents assessment findings and related recommendations based on the opinions of teachers and principals and the judgments of the study's technical advisory committee. The Manitoba Kindergarten Assessment investigated the English language, French immersion, and heritage language kindergarten programs in Manitoba. Summary and recommendations are reported in the following categories: (1) physical environment; (2) planning and organization of classroom activities; (3) content of classroom activities; (4) teacher-child interaction; (5) assessment of kindergarten children; (6) diversity; (7) staffing; and (8) administration. A list of the recommendations is appended. (RH)