Children learn so much and grow so quickly in their first five years it can be hard to keep up! Although each child develops at his own pace, they all follow the same steps. The resources here can tell you what to expect as your child develops—and what to do if you have questions or concerns along the way.
Evaluate the pace of your child’s development, and learn what you should expect to see.
Learn how you can monitor your child’s development and what to expect during screenings.
Find out how Early Intervention can help a child overcome delays in development, and how to obtain these services for your child.
Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children, known as PA Promise, is a campaign to help families make good choices about their child’s early learning and choose quality early learning programs that are right for their family. The Pennsylvania Office of Early Learning and Development (OCDEL) is the primary partner in PA Promise.
Call Pennsylvania’s CONNECT Helpline at 1-800-692-7288 for information about your child’s development and connecting to Early Intervention services in Pennsylvania.
Call Child Care Works Helpline at 1-877-4-PA-KIDS (1-877-472-5437) for information about finding, paying for and other concerns related to child care.