Infant and Toddler MELDS

Infant and Toddler Maine Early Learning and Development Standards

New! Revised Standards for Maine’s Infants and Toddlers

Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), in partnership with the Maine Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), is pleased to announce the release of the Infant and Toddler Maine Early Learning and Development Standards (Infant Toddler MELDS). A team of experts, using the previous guidelines in Supporting Maine’s Infants & Toddlers: Guidelines for Learning and Development, updated the content and revised the format for the Infant Toddler MELDS to align with the Maine Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS) for three- to five-year-olds. For an overview of the new document, including information about upcoming training, click *HERE*. An electronic version of Infant Toddler MELDS can be accessed *HERE*. Printed copies are also available and can be picked up at several locations throughout Maine. Click *HERE* to view a current list of pick up locations.

Infant Toddler MELDS

For an overview of the Infant Toddler MELDS, a one-page information sheet is available here:

Download a Copy

A PDF version of the Infant Toddler MELDS can be downloaded here

Printed Version

A list of locations throughout Maine where a physical copy can be obtained