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Try ReadyRosie for Free!

We'd like to offer a limited trial offer of ReadyRosie, which is an early education tool that is currently helping schools and communities across the nation deepen and scale their parent engagement...

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Ready At Five is Building Momentum and is Pleased to Share Our Work in 2016!

There is work to be done and Ready At Five is doing its part to increase the number of children entering kindergarten ready to succeed.  Please click here to see our 2016 Annual Report!

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Get ready for ReadyRosie Summer Soar!

Register now for free daily videos of activities to do with your child until August 31, 2017. Visit readyrosie.com/register and enter the zip code 19888 and this summer you will receive fun and...

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Save the Date for the Family Engagement Summit!

Make sure to save the date for the Family Engagement Summit on August 3rd at The Conference Center and Hotel at the Maritime Institute! 

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Stand Up for America by Standing Up for Children

The month of June, for some children, marks the end of their preschool year and the summer before kindergarten starts. For the lucky few that were afforded the opportunity to participate in...

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Best Wishes Louise!

We were happy to celebrate Louise Corwin's strong leadership of Ready At Five and wish her all the best in her retirement!  Thank you Louise! 

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First, Do No Harm

This summer, parents and caregivers will choose a life-changing course of action for their children by preparing them to enter kindergarten this fall.  Some may utilize Ready At Five’s popular,...

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Learn the Signs. Act Early.

Check out MilestoneMoments to keep track of your baby's development - available in English and Spanish! 

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Save the Date for Our School Readiness Symposium in December!

On December 14, 2017, Maryland State Department of Education, in partnership with Ready At Five, will hold the Winter School Readiness Symposium at Turf Valley Resort.  The Winter Symposium is entitled...

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Strong Families, Strong Children "There comes a time when silence is betrayal"

When families are weakened, children suffer.  Today, at both the state and federal levels, families – increasingly, with declared will and purpose -- are under attack.  If I am to remain a defender of...

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Ready At Five Stands With Charlottesville Area School Leaders

Ready At Five stands with Charlottesville area school leaders who released a joint statement, along with resources for families and teachers: http://charlottesvilleschools.org/resources Download a free...

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A Million New Opportunities

“I firmly believe that we can close the school readiness gap and prepare our children for college and careers through high-quality early learning experiences, but we have more work to do…” Karen B....

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Register for a Professional Development "Early Math Matters" Event in Harford...

"Early Math Matters" a professional development event featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Geetha Ramani, will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 8:30am-3pm at Harford Community College in Bel...

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A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

Almost 45 years after its debut, that slogan for the United Negro College Fund remains one of the most recognized in American advertising.  With its motto, "The Early Years Matter," Ready At Five is...

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Keeping our Promises to Children

I grew up in the Central Valley of California, the eldest of eight children.  My family benefitted from public assistance in a variety of ways.  There were times when the electricity was shut off or...

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Looking Forward to 2018

Dear Colleagues, Years ago, an administrator stopped by my kindergarten classroom while on a site visit.  He quickly scanned the room and my students -- a room bubbling with robust activity and...

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Ready At Five Celebrates 25 Years of Improving the Quality of Early Childhood...

"High-quality early childhood experiences are the foundation for school success and life achievements. Ready At Five is a strong collaborative partner in analyzing and using the kindergarten assessment...

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Introducing Our New Parent Leadership Learning Parties!

Ready At Five is pleased to introduce a new Parent Leadership Learning Party!  The Parent Leadership Learning Party, developed in collaboration with experts at EPIC (Every Person Influences Children),...

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New Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Data Is Released For 2017-2018

Maryland's Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) is a developmentally appropriate observational and assessment tool administered to kindergarteners in the fall of each year that measures school...

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Ready At Five Welcomes New Leadership

The Executive Leadership Committee is pleased to welcome Susan Foulds as Ready At Five's Interim Executive Director.  Ms. Foulds is a dynamic results-oriented leader with more than 25 years...

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