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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.

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.

Being your child’s safe place doesn’t mean fixing every problem. It means being the person they can turn to when life fe...
09/09/2026

Being your child’s safe place doesn’t mean fixing every problem. It means being the person they can turn to when life feels too big.❤️


BE THE EXAMPLE...we can change the world!! ❤️
09/05/2026

BE THE EXAMPLE...we can change the world!! ❤️





Sit with them - the storm will eventually pass.❤️ Remember, all behavior is communication. What are they trying to tell ...
09/03/2026

Sit with them - the storm will eventually pass.❤️
Remember, all behavior is communication. What are they trying to tell you that they don't have the words to express?



Take imagination outside!! One of the best things about outdoor play is that nature provides the materials, and children...
08/30/2026

Take imagination outside!!
One of the best things about outdoor play is that nature provides the materials, and children provide the imagination!!


08/24/2026




Through their eyes ❤ 📱 !
08/18/2026

Through their eyes ❤


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A timely reminder as little ones head back to school soon! And this isn't just true for preschoolers—it applies to all y...
08/03/2026

A timely reminder as little ones head back to school soon! And this isn't just true for preschoolers—it applies to all young learners!!




A few minutes of reading together every day can have a lifelong impact, strengthening language, building connection, and...
07/29/2026

A few minutes of reading together every day can have a lifelong impact, strengthening language, building connection, and helping children develop a love of learning!


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A little one's behavior, even when difficult, is an attempt to communicate their needs, emotions, or wants when they don...
07/24/2026

A little one's behavior, even when difficult, is an attempt to communicate their needs, emotions, or wants when they don't have the words to do so. ❤️


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07/18/2026

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