2 yr old language issue

[Lee-Bee]

Is she just overwhelmed? If she isn't used to group care and only comes 2x a week she might be over stimulated and kind of tuning out the noise and commotion? Or just overwhelmed and not responding quickly?

It sounds like she has enough words that she is able to hear and speak. How are the parents with her? Do they seem like the type to engage her and expect her to talk or do they talk for her?

From what I am reading I don't really think you have any major concern here. The child is still young and is new to care and isn't in full time care so will may take a while yet to be comfortable.

The DCG I have now didn't have much language at that age. She was big on grunting and used that to communicate. Then she had a massive leap in language then just stopped for a long time then another massive leap in language. She is just the type of kid that seemingly stops progressing and gets behind in the milestones then leaps ahead to catch up over night. Perhaps your girl is the same. My DCG also did the vacant stare. A lot.

If she is enjoying circle time and other group times and is seemingly understanding some requests then just keep watching. Start your requests to her with her name and make sure she is making eye contact before you give the request so she can focus in on you.

If she were full time I would start demanding a yes or no response before she gets snack etc. But being only 2x a week and only there for a month so far I would likely wait to start that.