This may include speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, vision or hearing specialists, nurses and special educators. The assessment team is made up of at least two early childhood developmental specialists.
Interpretation services are available at no cost. This could be in your home or other community setting. Most appointments will take place wherever your child spends the day (“your child’s natural environment”). Once your child is assessed, meets eligibility criteria, and is enrolled in the program, your child will begin receiving services. This visit will be followed by a second visit from one of our assessment teams. This initial appointment will be scheduled within 10-15 business days. Fees and PaymentsĪfter you have completed the intake application, an Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) will call you to schedule an in-home appointment. If we determine that your child demonstrates a 25% developmental delay in any one of five areas of development (cognitive, communication, social/emotional, motor and self help) or is developing in a way that is considered “atypical” for most children his or her age or has a diagnosed condition that is likely to affect development, such as a genetic disorder or vision impairment, he or she will qualify for services. If your child is older than 34 ½ months, please call Childfind at 30. You can also check out the MCPS website at toddlers/ If your child is between the ages of birth to 34 ½ months old and you have a concern about his or her development, please visit or call 24 to apply. Make your voice heard! Complete MCITP's equity survey . See the MCITP's Equity Audit flyer for more information. Make your voice heard! Complete MCITP's equity survey. See the MCITP's Equity Audit flyer for more information. Using the information we gather, MCITP will examine our policies, procedures, structures and practices to ensure that MCITP is accessible to all families and that we provide services which will allow all children and families to thrive! With CEP's guidance, MCITP is conducting various activities which will help us gather information which answers the question, “To what extent does MCITP advance equity through its policies, procedures, structures, and practices?"Īctivities will include focus groups with MCITP parents, early intervention providers, staff members, and other members of the community a written survey completed by the above groups the planning of staff training and development around equity and developing a long-term equity strategic plan with MCITP's leadership team. The Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program (MCITP) began working with the Children's Equity Project (CEP) in Spring 2022. A Toddler classroom has different curriculum aspects much needed for the “Junior Toddler” who is more of an explorer and requires activities with movement and language as opposed to the “Senior Toddler” who is more of a Self-Discoverer and a Social Bee.Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program Equity Survey Activities are periodically changed to meet the developing needs of children. The design of the environment also promotes focused work leading to concentration. Dedicated, trained and emotionally supportive Teachers have put together a developmentally appropriate classroom with materials following the Montessori Curriculum to foster language development, independence and strengthen the child’s fine and gross motor skills. BMS has three Toddler Classrooms nested in a beautiful home-like setting with a spacious playground, garden, and Sensory Pathway. The program has a balance of activities to aid the holistic development of the toddler. Bellevue Montessori School’s Toddler Program is designed with care to meet the exploratory and emotional needs of the Toddler. The Toddler Community is for children between 18 months to 3 years (walkers).
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