Physical Development:

Motor Skills: Lifts head while lying on the stomach; rolls over; sits up with support; begins to crawl (around 6-10 months); stands with help; may take first steps by 12 months.

Fine Motor Skills: Grips objects; reaches for and holds toys; brings hands to mouth; starts transferring objects from hand to hand.

Cognitive Development:

Object Permanence: Begins to understand that objects continue to exist even when out of sight (around 6-8 months).

Cause and Effect: Responds to familiar faces and sounds; recognizes names of family members; reacts to sounds and voices.

Language Development:

Sounds: Coos, babbles, and makes various sounds; imitates sounds.

Communication: Begins to use gestures like pointing; understand simple words like “no” or their name.

Social-Emotional Development:

Attachment: Forms strong attachment to primary caregivers; enjoys social interactions with familiar people.

Emotions: Expresses emotions like happiness, frustration, and discomfort; shows interest in others.

Physical Development:

Motor Skills: Walks independently; climbs; runs; begins to jump and kick a ball.

Fine Motor Skills: Stacks blocks; uses a spoon and fork; begins drawing simple shapes; starts to dress and undress themselves.

Cognitive Development:

Problem-Solving: Understands simple concepts such as "in" and "out"; identifies familiar objects and people.

Imagination: Engages in pretend play; imitates actions of others (e.g., cooking, cleaning).

Language Development:

Speech: Vocabulary grows rapidly, beginning with single words and progressing to simple two- and three-word phrases.

Understanding: Follows simple directions ("Come here," "Give me the toy"). 

Social-Emotional Development:

Independence: Expresses desires ("Want cookie," "Do it myself") and shows signs of independence.

Emotions: Shows a broader range of emotions (e.g., excitement, frustration); may experience tantrums due to limited verbal skills.

Socialization: Enjoys parallel play (playing alongside but not with other children) and may begin to interact more with peers.

Physical Development:

Motor Skills: Improved coordination—can run, hop, skip, and balance on one foot; can catch and throw a ball; begin using scissors to cut along lines.

Fine Motor Skills: More control over small objects like crayons and buttons; can draw more recognizable shapes and letters; starts to write letters or numbers.

Cognitive Development:

Thinking Skills: Starts understanding concepts of time (yesterday, today, tomorrow) and categorization (colors, shapes, sizes).

Problem-solving: Can solve simple puzzles; follows a simple sequence of events; understands cause and effect.

Language Development:

Speech: Vocabulary expands to 1,000+ words; forms complete sentences; may start to use past tense correctly.

Understanding: Can answer simple questions; understands and follows more complex instructions (e.g., "Put your toys away before you sit down for lunch").

Storytelling: Begins to tell simple stories and describe events.

Social-Emotional Development:

Self-identity: Developing self-awareness, often using "I" and talking about likes/dislikes.

Social Skills: Shares and takes turns more regularly; plays in groups; engages in cooperative play.

Emotions: More expressive and able to label emotions; may start to show empathy for others.

Physical Development:

Motor Skills: Improved balance and coordination; can ride a tricycle or bicycle with training wheels; can skip, hop on one foot, and perform other basic physical tasks.

Fine Motor Skills: Begins to write their name; cuts along lines with scissors; build complex structures with blocks or Legos.

Cognitive Development:

Abstract Thinking: Begins to think logically about objects and events; understands concepts such as opposites (big/small, hot/cold).

Problem-solving: Can work through simple puzzles and problems independently or with minimal guidance.

Literacy: Recognizes some letters and their sounds; begins to recognize and write their name; may show an interest in reading and writing. 

Language Development: 

Speech: Expands vocabulary to include more complex words; uses sentences with more than five words; begins to understand humor.

Understanding: Can follow multi-step directions; answers more detailed questions (e.g., "What happened first?").

Storytelling: Tells stories with a beginning, middle, and end; may engage in pretend play and storytelling with peers.

Social-Emotional Development:

Peer Relationships: Forms stronger friendships and plays cooperatively with peers; begins to understand turn-taking and sharing.

Emotional Regulation: Better able to manage emotions, though may still need guidance with complex feelings (e.g., disappointment, anger).

Independence and Responsibility: They take on small tasks independently, such as dressing or helping with chores; they may have a better sense of responsibility.

Physical Development:

Motor Skills: We offer hands-on activities that encourage large body movements like jumping, running, and climbing, helping children build muscle strength, balance, and coordination.

Fine Motor Skills: Through activities like arts and crafts, building projects, and puzzles, children develop the fine motor skills they need for writing, cutting, and handling everyday tasks with confidence.

Cognitive Development:

Abstract Thinking: We promote imaginative play and creative problem-solving activities that help children explore ideas, make connections, and think beyond what they can see or touch.

Problem-Solving: Children engage in activities that challenge them to think critically, work through obstacles, and find solutions—skills that build resilience and independence.

Literacy: We support reading and writing development by providing access to books, storytelling, and literacy games that strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and a love for learning.

Language Development:

Speech: We encourage children to share their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through group discussions, presentations, and guided conversations that build their confidence in speaking.

Understanding: Listening games and comprehension activities help children follow instructions, understand stories, and make sense of the world around them.

Storytelling: Through creative storytelling, dramatic play, and book discussions, children learn to express ideas clearly, build narratives, and engage their imaginations.

Social-Emotional Development:

Peer Relationships: Children learn teamwork, empathy, and friendship-building skills through group activities that promote respect, cooperation, and positive social interactions.

Emotional Regulation: Our caring staff teach children to recognize and manage their feelings, helping them build self-control, patience, and coping strategies for real-life challenges.

Independence and Responsibility : We create opportunities for children to take on leadership roles, complete tasks on their own, and make responsible choices—building confidence and self-reliance.