Office Location

Main Office

345 South Linden Avenue

Sheridan, Wyoming 82801

(307) 672-6610

(307) 674-5947 fax

Sheridan South Preschool

1881 S. Sheridan Avenue

Sheridan, Wyoming 82801

(307) 673-2700

(307) 673-2722 fax

Karen's Place

1 North DeSmet Avenue

Buffalo, Wyoming 82834

(307) 684-9271

(307) 684-0141 fax

Stages of Development

Development is a journey and there are many milestones to meet along the way. As your child grows and changes, achieving

developmental milestones will show you they’re on the right track. But always keep in mind that every child is different – kids learn and grow at their own pace, and that’s OK!

3-6 Months

Tries to reach for and grasp favorite toys
Puts hands in mouth
Plays with toes
Copies sounds
Rolls over from front to back

6-9 Months

Begins to sit without support
Babbles and makes sounds to communicate
Starts crawling
Smiles at their reflection in a mirror
Pulls up on furniture

0-6 Months

Smiles and coos
Recognizes faces, touch, and voices
Grips your finger
Will try to lift head when on tummy
Kicks legs energetically

9-12 Months

Plays games like peek-a-boo
Recognizes and points to objects
Says a few words like “mama” and “dada”
Walks holding onto furniture
Copies sounds and gestures

18-24 Months

Learns new words every day, may speak in two- word sentences
Plays and uses imagination
Uses a cup and a spoon
Walks up and down stairs with help
Jumps up and down

12-18 Months

Walks independently Builds towers
with blocks
Understands one-step commands
Looks and listens at the same time
Scribbles with a crayon

3-4 Years

Walks up stairs independently with alternating feet
Can pedal a tricycle Asks “why” questions
Cuts out shapes with scissors
Plays cooperatively with friends

4-5 Years

Tries to solve problems
Participates in associative play
Begins drawing recognizable pictures
Uses one hand dominantly
Dresses and undresses without help

2-3 Years

Opens and closes things to see how they work
Runs without falling
Can turn a page in a book one at a time
Speaks in 2-3-word phrases
States their own name