The JEC Staff want to help your child achieve optimal development.  We are committed to helping families understand and children achieve appropriate milestones as they grow with us.  If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff.

This page is a home for resources that help you understand the important milestones your child achieves from birth to 5 years old.

There are many excellent tools and resources available for free that help you make sure your child is on track for success. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) has many helpful articles and videos. Click on the button to the right for more information.
I know the signs of healthy child development.

There are 4 domains of development: Communication/Language, Movement/Physical Development, Cognitive, and Social-Emotional

Communication and Language

Movement and Physical

Cognitive

Social Emotional
  • Involves speaking skills
  • Recognition of and response to sounds and speech
  • Imitation of sounds and speech
  • Use of gestures, signs, and speech
  • Involves fine and gross motor skills
  • Development of skills such as running, throwing, kicking
  • Getting dressed, performing practical skills
  • Involves learning, thinking, and problem solving
  • Understanding the function of things
  • Curiosity about new things
  • Exploring the environment
  • Involves self-regulation
  • Involves the ability to identify feelings in self and others
  • Empathy
  • Recognizing social roles
  • Developing friendships

Track your child's developmental milestones

This is just a small selection of the milestones your child will reach. For more detailed information, and milestones past four years, please visit the CDC's Page of free resources for developmental milestones.

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