Child Development

Read what to expect as your child grows.

Every child develops differently. How do you know if your child is on track? What should you do if you have concerns about how your child is developing? Find answers to these questions and more below.

Developmental Milestones and Screenings

How do you know if your child is developing as expected?  Developmental milestones tell us ways that children should speak, act and learn by certain ages.  When children are on track it is time to celebrate.  When you are concerned your child is not reaching developmental  milestones, it is time to get more information.  Developmental screenings are one way to get more information.  A doctor, nurse, educator, trained community professional or parent can complete a developmental screening on a child. All children should be screened at 9, 18, 24, 30 months and every year after that.  Developmental screenings can catch developmental delays and disabilities early so children get the support they need. 

  • An appointment for an evaluation to determine if your child is eligible for services like these can be made by contacting the following locations.

Child Care Licensing Program (CCLP) & Child Care and Development Fund Program (CCDF)

Caller Box 10007
Saipan MP 96950

Tel.: (670) 664-2572

Partners:

Special Education Program

TEL:(670) 237-3061 CNMI PSSFAX: (670) 664-3845
CNMI PSSEMAIL: info@cnmipss.org
CNMI PSSMAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 501370 CK Saipan, MP 96950
CNMI PSSMAIN OFFICE LOCATION: 1258 Rte 312, Capitol Hill, Saipan 96950, Northern Mariana Islands

Early Intervention Program

TEL:(670) 237-3061 CNMI PSSFAX: (670) 664-4545
CNMI PSSEMAIL: info@cnmipss.org
CNMI PSSMAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 501370 CK Saipan, MP 96950
CNMI PSSMAIN OFFICE LOCATION: 1258 Rte 312, Capitol Hill, Saipan 96950, Northern Mariana Islands

Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)

Telephone: 670-664-8701
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM
Location: 4th floor Marianas Business Plaza, Susupe
http://www.chcc.gov.mp

PSS HEAD START PROGRAM EARLY HEADSTART PROGRAM

Location: Capital Hill, Saipan
PO Box 501370 saipan, MP 96950
Telephone: (670) 664-3751 Facsimile: (670) 664-3760
http://www.cnmipss.org