Milestones
We provide Intensive Early Learning in a positive and caring environment to help each child meet their full potential.
6 Months Old
Communication & Social Development
- Making eye contact
- Responds to name
- Familiar with people who spend most time with child
- Various kinds of vocalizations
Cognitive & Physical Development
- Looking and attending to people and objects
- Rolling over
- Sitting up with little to no support
- Standing
- Passing objects from one hand to the other
12 Months Old
Communication & Social Development
- Making eye contact
- Responds to name
- Familiar with people who spend most time with child
- Various kinds of vocalizations
Cognitive & Physical Development
- Following simple, one-step directions. (Ex. “Come here.”)
- Dtanding without any assistance
- Taking first steps
- Joint attention and interacting with objects with you
18 Months Old
Communication & Social Development
- Pointing to objects of interest
- Using and knows several words
- Exhibiting social skills such as hugging and other displays of affection
Cognitive & Physical Development
- Walks independently
- Uses pencil, crayon, or other writing utensils to scribble
- Engages in pretend play
24 Months Old
Communication & Social Development
- Begins to echo words or mimic actions of others
- Can say 2-4 words sentences
- Can name body parts
- Plays with other children
Cognitive & Physical Development
- Follow 2-step directions
- Display motor skills such as kicking a ball
- Can draw a straight line
- Fill in the blanks in simple sing-along songs
Cognition
The ability to problem-solve, adapt to new situations, and take previously learned skills and apply them in new and different ways to new situations.
Communication
The ability to tell others what one wants and needs, to describe one’s environment to others, and eventually to have dynamic and meaningful exchanges with other people.
Managing Emotions
The ability to respond to difficult situations that would normally cause anger, fear, or sadness by recognizing the effect the situation is having on oneself and using adaptive skills to avoid becoming out of control.
Social Skills
The ability to make friends, recognize other’s emotions and needs, stand up for oneself, have difficult conversations, play with others, and other skills that help one have fulfilling interactions with others in their life.
Motor Skills
The ability to do everyday tasks that require gross or fine motor control, such as: zipping zippers, buttoning buttons, using switches, walking, eating with utensils, and other important skills for independence.
Play Skills
The ability to play well with others, including important skills such as: sharing, taking turns, being kind, helping others who need help, and making and keeping friends.
Indepent Living Skills
Help with daily skills such as toilet training, hygiene, dressing, eating, chores, health and safety, and a variety of other skills.