Ready, Set, Grow
Our kindergarten readiness program, Ready, Set, Grow, is for Franklin County families with children ages 3 to 5 who feel their child may not be quite ready for school.
- A 6-month program with weekly 1-2 hour sessions
- Weekly appointments to work with your child can take place at your home, a relative’s home, or the library
- Many educational materials provided to help your child grow
- Teaches parents about child development
- Connects parents with needed community resources
Ready, Set, Grow Facts
- Services are free
- Screenings, assessments and Learning Plans are completed to assist with growth and development
- The Parent/Guardian joins the Worker and child in weekly activities and learns ways to prepare the child for the future
- Assistance in enrolling children into preschool, Head Start, and Kindergarten
- Connect children to Special Needs educational services
- Children attending pre-school full time and children enrolled in Kindergarten are not eligible
To learn more or register for Ready, Set, Grow, contact our Intake Department at 614-294-2661 or email us.
Early HeadStart
Early HeadStart Collaboration provides case management services to the families of youth ages 6 weeks to 3 years who are enrolled in Early Head Start through our partnership with The Ohio State University. Learn more here.
Early HeadStart Collaboration also supports pregnant moms and their young children who live in neighborhoods that face greater risks and barriers to achieving positive maternal and child health outcomes. Learn more here.