From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.
CDC’s Developmental Milestones for Children
2 months- 5 years
Free developmental tracking tools to support families and help them know when to “act early” by reaching out to a physician with any concerns. Translations available in 11 additional languages.
Milestone Tracker App
Free App for tracking milestones age
2 months- 5 years.
(Available in English and Spanish)
For parents
who are concerned
about their child’s
development.
If your child is not meeting age-appropriate milestones, or if you have concerns about the way they play, learn, speak, act, or move. Acting early can make a difference!
For Child Care Centers
Family-engaged developmental screenings and on-going monitoring program.
Free and simple system designed to build parents’ and childcare staff’s understanding of healthy child development through access to ASQ® Online screening and a variety of resources.
Resources for Early Childhood Educators
Free research-based resources on child development to help boost family engagement and professional development.
Resources for Home Visitors
Free resources to help engage families in monitoring developmental milestones from 2 months – 5 years.
New- Birthday Cards for 1-5 year olds
Celebrate a child’s big day with festive yet educational resources for families. Download this free new line of cards designed to help families track developmental milestones and “act early” should any concerns arise.
Early Intervention Contacts in KY
Kentucky Early Intervention System (formerly referred to as First Steps) is a statewide early intervention system that provides services to children with developmental disabilities from birth to age 3 and their families.
Public Preschool
Kentucky’s public preschool education programs are available for all four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of poverty; all three and four-year old children with developmental delays and disabilities, regardless of income; and other four-year old children as placements are available based on district decision. Contact your local school district for more information.
KY Watch Me:
Training
KY Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns promotes family engaged developmental monitoring. Includes Kentucky specific resources for early childhood teachers and families (1 clock hour in ECE-TRIS).
Resiliency Resources
Resources for families, early childhood professionals, and children to build their ability to adjust to life’s changes and challenges.
Breathing Techniques
Kentucky Partners
To learn more about services provided by our community partners, visit their websites below:
Additional Questions?
Christine Hausman
CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early. Ambassador to Kentucky
christine.hausman@uky.edu
Mary “Jo” Comley
Developmental Support Coordinator
mary.comley@uky.edu