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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Carolina Curriculum (Infant & Toddler) intervention to improve developmental milestones among children with developmental delay. METHOD: A Quasi-Experimental (Single group Pretest- Posttest) design was adopted for the study. Convenience sampling was used for the study. 25 children with developmental delay ranging between the age group 2- 5 years were included in the study. Developmental milestones of the participants were assessed (pre-test) using the Carolina Curriculum for Infant and Toddler with Special Needs (CCITSN). The Carolina Curriculum intervention was given to the participants, with a duration of 1hour per session, five days a week for 12 weeks for each child. Developmental milestones of the participants were reassessed (post-test) using Carolina Curriculum for Infant and Toddler with Special Needs (CCITSN). The pre-test and post- test developmental milestones were analysed and interpreted. RESULTS: Based on the analysis, there were significant changes observed in the developmental milestones and most of the improvements had been shown in motor skills [upright: posture & locomotion (96%), prone on stomach (84%), bilateral skills (76%)], and cognitive skills [problem solving (76%), and Attention & Memory: Visual/ Spatial skills (72%)]. CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated that Carolina Curriculum interventions are effective in improving developmental milestones among children with developmental delay.