Dr. M.C. Mathew, the retired founder Professor Head of Developmental Paediatrics at CMC, Vellore was invited by Dr. Sojan Iype, Medical Superintendent to establish a specialty department of Developmental Paediatrics and Child Neurology in MOSC Medical College and Hospital, Kolenchery. Dr. K.C. Mammen, the founder Medical Director spoke to Mr. Joy P Jacob, the CEO and Secretary of the hospital about setting up the department. That is how the department came into being on the hospital founding day, 14th September 2012.

The department started with three members in the team. Overtime, we have expanded our services in response to the needs of the families in our locality. Now, we have a team of professionals offering Neuro- developmental consultation, Neuro- developmental assessment, Neuro- developmental monitoring and surveillance and Distance developmental monitoring for children from birth to 18 years.

We conduct research activities for students and faculty who are interested in Child Development. We organize teaching programs and workshops in hospitals, schools and colleges.
The department supported the efforts of Bangalore Baptist Hospital to commence a Child Development Centre in 2019.