The Child Development Center (CDC) is one of several organizations in the State of Wyoming that provide free, developmentally appropriate services for children birth through age five.  CDC offers free developmental screenings, early intervention for children with a developmental disability, and a play-based fully inclusive preschool program.

At the Child Development Center, it is believed that all children acquire and master skills at their own pace.  Through CDC’s free developmental screenings, families can find out how their child is growing and developing compared to the national average.  If a child is delayed in meeting any age-appropriate milestones, then a plan, called an IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) or IEP (Individual Education Plan), can be developed to help that child on an individual basis.

“Milestones,” or skills, such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving bye-bye, enable parents and physicians to monitor a baby’s learning, behavior, and development.

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The term “milestone” takes its name from a stone marker placed along the road that indicates the distance traveled.  Recognizing a child’s milestones helps to mark progress along a child’s developmental journey.