<![CDATA[Background: Early detection of toddler development is essential to prevent long-term developmental problems. Many mothers still have limited knowledge and practical skills in monitoring their children’s developmental milestones. This community service aimed to improve mothers’ knowledge and skills in toddler development detection and stimulation. Methods: This activity was conducted in Pangkah Village, Karangdadap Health Center area, involving 23 mothers of toddlers for 6 months. Activities included education, practical training on development detection using Pre-Screening Developmental Questionnaire (KPSP), and stimulation practices. Evaluation was conducted using pre-post knowledge assessment and observation of mothers' skills. Results: There was a significant difference observed before and after the community service activities with a p-value of 0.001 There was an increase in mothers’ knowledge after the community service activities, as indicated by the increase in mean scores of toddler nutrition (from 15.57 to 23.35), development detection (from 12.57 to 19.17), and development stimulation (from 9.09 to 17.70). Conclusion: The community service activities showed an improvement in mothers’ knowledge and skills in toddler development detection, as well as their ability to perform basic developmental screening independently. Recommendations for the community include actively participating in routine toddler growth and development monitoring, providing appropriate stimulation at home according to the child’s developmental stage, and seeking regular consultation with health workers to support optimal child development.]]>
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