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Children grow and develop at different rates and there are many factors that can influence the rate at which developmental milestones are met by each child. A child who has not yet mastered a skill or task that other children of the same age have mastered might be in the process of developing or might be experiencing a delay. If a delay is suspected, working with a pediatrician or specialist may be important in determining if intervention is necessary to support the development of the child. Family childcare providers should consider writing down their observations of each child’s development or using a screening or assessment tool to track development. Observations and assessments can be useful to professionals who determine a delay and plan a course of action.