Ready For School sees the BIG potential in all small children.

  • “Our Vision is to create communities of readiness where all children thrive and reach their full unique potential. Since 2008 Ready for School has been integral in the community to turn this Vision into reality. An investment into early childhood development and education is an investment in our economy, public health, and neighborhoods. We are grateful for our supporters and partners, who together have helped ensure all children have access to early educational experiences!”

    Angie DeLost, President & CEO

  • “Ready for School is a model for how COMMUNITIES CAN COME TOGETHER to ensure every child is READY TO SUCCEED when they enter kindergarten. It is a CATALYST FOR CHANGE thanks to its data-driven approach that brings together education, community and business leaders to help kids”

    Kevin Stotts, President Talent 2025

  • "Muchas gracias por el apoyo que le dieron a Alexander este mes él aprendió demasiado. Me dice que le encanta la escuela! Thank you very much for the support you gave Alexander this month. He learned a lot. He tells me he loves school!"

    Valeria M.

IN 2008, FEWER THAN HALF

of our community’s children were

READY FOR SCHOOL

when they entered kindergarten at age five.

View fullsize This holiday season, consider helping local kids start school strong. A gift of just $25 a month, or $300 for the year, can support preschool scholarships, Kindergarten Readiness Camps, and Home Learning Kits—resources that make a big differenc
View fullsize Kindergarten Readiness Camps provide hands-on experiences that prepare kids socially, emotionally, and academically. These camps help children build confidence, explore curiosity, and create friendships, all in a supportive learning environment.
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View fullsize Ready for School is committed to your child’s success! Our Home Learning Kits are available in English and Spanish, include engaging activities and guides to support learning at home.
View fullsize With children at the heart of everything we do, our mission is simple: to ensure that ALL children in our community reach kindergarten more confident, INSPIRED, and ready to thrive! 🌟
View fullsize We’re proud to offer preschool scholarships to help all families who need financial support in sending their child to preschool. These scholarships open doors and set kids on a path to lifelong learning, ensuring every child gets the strong sta
View fullsize Did you know reading just 20 minutes a day can make a huge difference in a child’s academic success? Ready for School’s literacy programs like Reach Out and Read Michigan ensure families have the tools to build early reading habits. 📚💡
View fullsize 🎉 A huge thank you to Haworth Helps for the amazing donation of new chairs for our office! We absolutely love them and appreciate how they’ve upgraded the look of our space. Your generosity helps create a more welcoming environment for our te
View fullsize 🎉 Big news! Please join us in congratulating Amanda Rios on her promotion to Manager of Business Services at Ready for School! With her extensive knowledge of our programs, exceptional organizational skills, and unwavering dedication to our mission
View fullsize Thank you ALL for such a great evening! Stay tuned for more photos and content from the evening in the next few days and weeks. Grateful for everyone who showed up to support Ready for School and the children in our community tonight!
View fullsize Tonight is the night for our second annual Breakfast for Dinner at @midtowncenter!