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Objectives To detect and address early sensorimotor development needs—gross and fine motor—in infants aged 6 to 24 months attending JUNJI centers in Biobío in 2025. PROEMOJI promotes daily body-based strategies, evidence-based practices, updated educational teams, and inclusive neurokinesiological approaches with active family participation.Methods An applied exploratory study in nursery and toddler classrooms structured in three phases: assessment, intervention, and education. A functional observational tool based on WHO developmental milestones and ICF difficulty levels—adapted with performance criteria and a risk ‘traffic light’ system—is used to guide individualized and group interventions. These include enriched environments, music therapy, and age-appropriate materials.Educational staff receive certified training, and families access the ‘tempranamente.funcas.cl’ app as a developmental support and alert tool.Results The project aims to promote integrated development across sensory, motor, cognitive, emotional, and sociocultural domains—supporting bodily expression, neuroplasticity, and interaction with the environment.Justification is based on both literature and prior experience of the project team, alongside UNICEF data (18% of Latin American children at risk of not reaching developmental potential) and national statistics (18.3% of Chilean children under five with functional delays, ENS CHILE 2017). These highlight the need for ongoing presence of physical therapists in early childhood settings.Pre- and post-intervention surveys will assess impact on family and staff knowledge and practices.Conclusions PROEMOJI enhances early childhood care from an inclusive perspective, fostering meaningful developmental experiences in nurturing, protective educational environments.