Regular screenings help raise awareness of your child’s development, making it easier to celebrate milestones and identify possible developmental concerns as early as possible. With early and regular screening, you can make sure that your child gets the services and support they need to thrive.

Developmental Screening Passport

Use the Developmental Screening Passport (PDF, 1.7MB) to track your child’s screening history and results. Download a printable version (PDF, 1.8MB) to share this information with your child’s doctor and other providers who might be screening your child.

Learn the Signs. Act Early

By tracking your young child’s developmental milestones, you can know a lot more about how your child is learning and growing. CDC’s "Learn the Signs. Act Early" program offers free milestone checklists and other resources to help you track your child’s development and take action if you ever have a concern.

• See milestones that children should reach from 2 months to 5 years of age, plus interactive tools and an app to help keep track of the milestones.

• Get tips on what you should do if you’re concerned about your child’s development.

• Learn about the importance of developmental and behavioral screening.

• View simple learning activities and concepts you can incorporate in your child’s everyday routines.

• Learn about positive parenting to promote healthy development at every stage of development.

• Explore additional tips and resources for families to help you promote your child’s development.

• Talk, read, sing, and play with your child every day. Amazing Me, Soy Maravilloso (en Español), Where is Bear?, and ¿Dónde Está Osito? (en Español), are fun for children and show you what to look for as your child grows.