Our Mission is to Transform Early Learning and Achieve Educational Success for All
6 out of 10 children in Central Ohio start Kindergarten without the basic skills needed to succeed.
90% of a child’s brain has already developed by the age of five. Without early intervention, studies have shown that these gaps could have a negative impact on their future.
Why It Matters
90% of a child’s brain has already developed by the age of five. Without early intervention, studies have shown that these gaps could have a negative impact on their future.
We screen children ages 3 to 5 years old, using industry standard formative assessment tools.
We develop targeted instructional practices and strategies to enhance a child’s academic success.
We coach educators and parents and provide practical tools for them to implement with children in school or at home.
THE FUTURE READY FIVE
Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative
Future Ready Five’s Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative (KRC) is an early literacy intervention program designed to prepare children who are currently enrolled in child care or preschool programs for Kindergarten. We collaborate with the centers, teachers, and parents, to identify the needs of each child, provide tools for teachers and parents to incorporate at school and at home, and offer incentives for participation.
THE FUTURE READY FIVE
Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative
Future Ready Five’s Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative (KRC) is an early literacy intervention program designed to prepare children who are currently enrolled in child care or preschool programs for Kindergarten. We collaborate with the centers, teachers, and parents, to identify the needs of each child, provide tools for teachers and parents to incorporate at school and at home, and offer incentives for participation.
Franklin County RISE
Franklin County RISE is a reimbursement program designed to make child care more accessible for families, and child care businesses easier to operate for owners and individuals. Through the program, parents and guardians can receive child care scholarships, early childhood educators can receive signing bonuses, and child care programs can access resources that bring in new families and new staffers.
Franklin County RISE
Franklin County RISE is a reimbursement program designed to make child care more accessible for families, and child care businesses easier to operate for owners and individuals.
Our Community Partners
Future Ready Five is proud to serve the community of Central Ohio alongside these outstanding organizations. Without the generous contributions of our community partners, none of this would be possible.
Latest Updates from FR5
5 Things to Expect as Your Child Transitions from Preschool to Kindergarten
The transition from preschool to kindergarten is an exciting time for your child and for you! Kindergarten marks the beginning of your child’s formal education. In preschool, children spend much of their time playing, exploring, and developing...
Meet the Newest Members of the Future Ready Five Team
At Future Ready Five, we believe that ensuring all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed takes the dedication of a strong, mission-driven team. As our work expands across Franklin County, we’re thrilled to welcome three new staff members who...
Seeking New KRC Coordinator to Join Our Team!
Future Ready Five (FR5) is a nonprofit organization based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on tackling the kindergarten-readiness crisis facing our community. 65% of children in Franklin County who are starting kindergarten are not ready. That's why our...