Next Step Child Development & Family Support

Next Step Child Development & Family Support Sprouts Child Development began as the LINK Project, a developmental screening program, created in 1991 at Children’s Medical Center.
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The LINK Project’s primary goal was identifying children in childcare in need of early intervention services, ensuring more children were healthy and ready to succeed when they entered school. At that time children in full-time childcare were reported to be at greater risk of falling behind developmentally because many were in less than quality childcare up to 50 hours a week. Since 1991 screening

services (through the LINK Project) were offered to every child enrolled at a childcare center, because all parents are interested in how their child is progressing developmentally. However, many may not know what to expect or how to help. One of the biggest struggles for the LINK Project over the years was trying to meet the request for services while having a three-year waiting list of childcare centers. So, the LINK team of developmental clinicians, along with several pediatricians and other community partners, began looking for ways to serve more children and their families; and we succeeded. Our website contains an online developmental screening link, the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3). Additionally, the website contains information about developmental milestones and activities to enhance each child's development. Additionally, we launched a wonderful series of Early Literacy videos divided into Infant, Toddler, and Preschool sections. Each video contains tips and ideas to promote the development of early literacy skills you're probably already seeing your little ones do every day! In the fall of 2019, we began providing speech/language and occupational therapy and the services of a developmental pediatrician.

Indoor play can promote independence and creativity, too! !!
06/02/2026

Indoor play can promote independence and creativity, too!







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Some great things to focus on! 💚
06/01/2026

Some great things to focus on! 💚





Those extra five seconds can make a big difference—sparking more connection, communication, and eye contact. 💜
05/20/2026

Those extra five seconds can make a big difference—sparking more connection, communication, and eye contact. 💜


This ❤️
05/19/2026

This ❤️


For little ones (and big ones) with food texture sensitivities, this explains so much!! Thank you 💛
05/18/2026

For little ones (and big ones) with food texture sensitivities, this explains so much!!
Thank you 💛


Often, we expect little ones to have self-control much sooner than they actually can. A national survey from ZERO TO THR...
05/16/2026

Often, we expect little ones to have self-control much sooner than they actually can. A national survey from ZERO TO THREE found that our expectations are often too high for what’s developmentally realistic.❤️




Reading TO and WITH little ones is foundational to their development. It's laying the groundwork for all future learning...
05/12/2026

Reading TO and WITH little ones is foundational to their development.
It's laying the groundwork for all future learning!!

Connection is the goal—not perfection.When a child is overwhelmed, your calm presence can be the anchor they need. ...
05/12/2026

Connection is the goal—not perfection.
When a child is overwhelmed, your calm presence can be the anchor they need. Be their safe place. ❤️




Happy Mother's Day to all 🩷
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all 🩷


Big emotions aren’t misbehavior; they’re learning opportunities. And, it's up to us to guide them. ❤️
05/03/2026

Big emotions aren’t misbehavior; they’re learning opportunities. And, it's up to us to guide them. ❤️

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