Programs · Lodestone Early Steps · Ages 2–6

Small steps now, a big head start later.

Lodestone Early Steps is our early intervention program for ages 2 to 6. If milestones feel late, words are few, or kindy still feels out of reach, you don't have to "wait and see". Playful sessions 2 to 3 times a week, by trained educators. No diagnosis required.

Signs you might recognise

A child who could benefit from early support may often:

  • Say fewer words than other children their age
  • Reach milestones later than siblings or peers did
  • Find sitting, focusing or waiting very hard
  • Struggle to follow simple instructions or routines
  • Seem far from ready for kindergarten expectations
1 in 6
children has a developmental delay of some kind
350+
children supported since 2018
12-wk
blocks with a milestone review at the end
Understanding it

What early intervention really means

Early intervention simply means giving a young child the right support while the brain is developing fastest, rather than waiting for problems to grow. It might be speech that is slow to come, milestones arriving late, or a child who is nowhere near ready for the sitting, listening and routines that kindergarten expects. Ages 2 to 6 are when support does the most, with the least effort.

"Wait and see" is the advice many parents get, and it can cost precious time. Waiting rarely helps; the right input early almost always does. Early Steps is delivered by trained educators, and where a child needs clinical care we say so honestly and help you find it.

"Everyone kept telling us to wait. He's our first, we just wanted someone to look properly and tell us what to do." That is exactly what Early Steps is for.
You don't need a label

Areas Early Steps works on

Every child's plan blends three tracks: communication, development and school readiness, weighted to what your child needs most. These are the areas we build.

01

Speech & language foundations

First words, more words, and putting them together.

02

Play & social skills

Turn-taking, sharing attention, playing alongside and with others.

03

Attention & sitting

Building focus span gently, without forcing stillness.

04

Motor skills

Fine and gross motor play: grip, drawing, balance, coordination.

05

Routines & instructions

Following simple steps, transitions without meltdowns.

06

School readiness

Pre-writing, early numbers and letters, kindy confidence.

If the early years feel harder than they should, don't wait for a label. We can help.

How we help

Playful, structured, and honest

Young children learn through play, so that is how we work: short, joyful sessions by trained educators, with parents coached along the way.

1

Screen

A screening shows where your child is across speech, play, motor skills and readiness. Clear report, no diagnosis required.

2

Plan

We blend the three tracks into one plan, weighted to your child, in groups of 4 or fewer.

3

Play & practise

2 to 3 sessions a week, 45 to 60 minutes, plus simple things to do at home so progress sticks.

4

Review

Every 12 weeks we review milestones together and adjust the plan, honestly, including if clinical support is the right next step.

Where to start

Programs that work alongside Early Steps

Depending on your child's age and needs, these Lodestone programs can support them too. Not sure which? We'll guide you on a free call.

Ages 3–10

Say Play (Speech)

Our core speech program. When talking is the main concern, Say Play targets articulation, language and social communication through play.

Ask about Say Play →
Ages 4–16

Screening

Understand your child's developmental profile, with a clear report and next steps. No referral or diagnosis needed.

Ask about Screening →
Ages 4–13

Lodestone Evo

Our Japanese-inspired character and virtue programme. From age 4, Evo and Early Steps work beautifully together.

Explore Evo →
Ages 5–14

SEL Program

For slightly older children, our social-emotional program builds regulation, friendships and confidence.

Ask about SEL →
Ages 2–6

Speech Delay Support

Worried mainly about talking? Start with our speech delay guide and support pathway.

Explore speech support →
Not sure?

Let's find the fit

Every child is different. Book a free 15-minute call and we'll suggest the right starting point, with no pressure.

Book a free call →
Common questions

What parents ask us about Early Steps

Is Early Steps a clinical therapy service?

No. Early Steps is developmental support delivered by trained educators, not a clinical or medical service. Where a child needs a speech-language therapist, occupational therapist or paediatrician, we say so honestly and, with your permission, coordinate with them.

Do we need a diagnosis to start?

No diagnosis is required. Many families join after a paediatrician or teacher said to keep an eye on things. We start with a screening to see where your child is, then build their plan from there.

What ages is it for?

Ages 2 to 6. From around age 4 your child can also join Lodestone Evo, our character and virtue programme, and the two work well together.

How often are sessions?

2 to 3 sessions a week, 45 to 60 minutes each, in groups of 4 or fewer. We run 12-week blocks with a milestone review at the end of each block.

What does a session look like?

Play. Children this age learn through play, so sessions build speech and language foundations, attention, motor skills and kindy routines through short, joyful activities. You get simple things to practise at home.

Where are you located?

We are based in Taipan, Subang Jaya, and support families across Petaling Jaya, the Klang Valley and Selangor.

Not sure where your child stands?

Start with a screening.

One or two sessions, a clear plain-English report on where your child is across speech, play, motor skills and readiness, and honest next steps. No referral or diagnosis needed.

Book a screening
Get in touch

Let's give your child an early start.

Tell us a little about your child and we'll respond within one business day with a suggested next step. Free, no-obligation.

Call us+60 12-212 7743 (Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm)
Visit us1st Floor, 10, Jalan USJ 10/1, Taipan Business Centre, 47620 Subang Jaya · Selangor
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