Ready At Five

We are reaching out with heartfelt appreciation and an important update about Ready At Five. After thoughtful consideration we have made the difficult decision to conclude our operations effective January 30, 2026.

As we reflect on our impactful journey since 1992, what stands out most is the progress made toward high-quality early learning opportunities being available across the State along with the recognition of the importance of a strong start to a child’s education. We are thankful for the strength and generosity of the partnerships we’ve been fortunate to build over the years. This work cannot be done in isolation and the early childhood community in Maryland has supported Ready At Five in innumerable ways. Our vision has always been that every child in Maryland has the foundational skills needed for success in school, career and life. We are grateful for all of you who have supported us in this core belief, and we applaud you for continuing to advance school readiness of Maryland’s children.

In the remaining days we hope you will refer to our website at www.readyatfive.org and social media for any announcements and information regarding programs and trainings. While this chapter is coming to a close for us, the needs and values that brought us together remain. We encourage continued support for the organizations and early childhood professionals in our field working to educate and care for our youngest learners.

Thank you,
The Ready At Five Team

Happy New Year!
Ready to bring the Science of Reading to life in your classroom?
Join our 3-hour virtual workshop packed with playful, age-appropriate strategies for building early literacy skills. It is not required that you previously attended our Introduction to the Science of Reading training but it is helpful.
Register now at www.readyatfive.org!

We still have a few spots open for this valuable training on December 17th and if you can't make that one, then please register for the next one on January 13th!

Ready to bring the Science of Reading to life in your classroom? Join our 3-hour virtual workshop packed with playful, age-appropriate strategies for building early literacy skills. It is not required that you previously attended our Introduction to the Science of Reading training but it is helpful.

Register now at www.readyatfive.org!

Ready to bring the Science of Reading to life in your classroom? Join our 3-hour virtual workshop packed with playful, age-appropriate strategies for building early literacy skills. It is not required that you previously attended our Introduction to the Science of Reading training but it is helpful. Register now at www.readyatfive.org!

We are so excited to be spending the day with Early Childhood Professionals at our School Readiness Symposium “Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Connection in Early Care and Education”

Registration closes tomorrow - don't miss out on this enriching School Readiness Symposium! We hope you can join us on December 8th!

www.readyatfive.org

On this special day of we invite you to give YOURSELF the gift of high-quality professional development by registering for our School Readiness Symposium! We hope you can join us! www.readyatfive.org

If you can't make it to our School Readiness Symposium, your generous gift to Ready At Five reflects the passion you have for educating and caring for Maryland's youngest learners - we appreciate you and value your contribution! We hope to see you on Monday, December 8, 2025!

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Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all the early childhood professionals that support Maryland's youngest learners so they can reach their full potential! Please make sure you register for our upcoming School Readiness Symposium on December 8, 2025 at www.readyatfive.org!

There are still some spots left for our School Readiness Symposium! Don't miss out - register now at www.readyatfive.org!

We are happy to announce registration is now open for our School Readiness Symposium “Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Connection in Early Care and Education.” We look forward to having you join us on December 8, 2025, at Turf Valley Resort! Kaplan Early Learning Company PNC Division of Early Childhood
Register at: https://www.readyatfive.org/

Join us in November for our Coffee and Conversations groups!

- Coffee and Conversations for families of children in middle and high school (November 3rd 12-1pm) Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5015970

- Coffee and Conversations for families of children ages birth to Kindergarten (November 4th 1-2pm) Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5015965

- Coffee and Conversations for families of children in elementary school (November 6th 12-1pm) Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5015976

- Coffee and Conversations for Spanish speaking families (November 19th 1-2pm) Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5016003

There is still space - register now for this enriching professional development! Don't miss the Early Child Care Conference!
https://ce.harford.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1065335&fbclid=IwY2xjawNk8ypleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQR0o1czdIbWIxQUttcnNSAR7queukB4pyiQdFZYILya-Z_t0ugLFSg3OiO8Rh_v5bc-WABPpeljpdqiS2-A_aem_tDesqdpdd5uH9Tby8NPznQ

Don't miss the Early Child Care Conference! Space Is Limited, Register Now!
https://ce.harford.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1065335