Developmental Milestones

The future of our society is largely dependent on how diligently we work to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the next generation. Studies have proven time and time again that by taking proactive steps to provide children with the early building blocks they need to grow and thrive, we are making an investment in our future workers and citizens.
The ESS staff works with families to support their children’s progression through Developmental Milestones, respecting families’ values, needs, cultures and priorities in the natural settings of homes and childcare facilities.

At 7 months, many children are able to:

• turn head when name is called
• smile back at another person
• respond to sound with sounds
• enjoy social play (such as peek-a-boo)

At 1 year (12 months), many children are able to:

• use simple gestures (waving "bye-bye")
• make sounds such as "ma" and "da"
• imitate actions in their play (clap when you clap)

At 1 1/2 years (18 months), many children are able to:

• do simple pretend play ("talk" on a toy phone)
• point to interesting objects
• look at object when you point at it and tell them to "look!"
• use several single words unprompted

At 2 years (24 months), many children are able to:

• use 2 to 4 word phrases
• follow simple instructions
• become more interested in other children
• point to object or picture when named

At 3 years (36 months), many children are able to:

• show affection for playmates
• use 4 to 5 word sentences
• imitate adults and playmates (run when other children run)
• play make-believe with dolls, animals, and people ("feed a teddy bear")

Age 0-3

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