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Ready, Set, School: Free School Readiness Program for Kids Ages 0–5

Helping Newton County families prepare young children for kindergarten success.

By Noreen Barber, Publisher, Macaroni KID Stonecrest-Conyers-Covington March 9, 2026

Sign up for Ready, Set, School Here!

If you have a young child at home, the early years are an exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — time. Programs like Ready, Set, School help families build the skills kids need before kindergarten.

Ready, Set, School is a FREE program from Newton Community Partnership designed to support families with children ages 0–5 as they prepare for school.

Through fun learning activities, family engagement, and community resources, the program helps parents support their child’s early development in areas like:

šŸ“š Early literacy
🧠 School readiness skills
šŸ’¬ Language development
šŸ¤ Social and emotional growth

Programs like Ready, Set, School can help children feel more confident and prepared when it’s time to start kindergarten.

Who Can Participate?

Ready, Set, School is open to families in Newton County with children ages 0–5 who want to help their kids build early learning skills.

Families who participate can connect with community resources, learn simple ways to support learning at home, and help their children get ready for the transition to school.

Sign Up for Ready, Set, School

Interested in joining the program?

šŸ‘‰ Register here!

About Newton Community Partnership

Newton Community Partnership works to empower youth, strengthen families, and build a healthier community through programs focused on literacy, wellness, and community support. 

Programs like Ready, Set, School help ensure children and families have the tools they need to succeed.


Find More Local Family Resources

Macaroni KID Stonecrest–Conyers–Covington shares local events, programs, and resources for families across:

• Conyers
• Covington
• Stonecrest
• Newton County
• Rockdale County

šŸ‘‰ See the full event calendar here!

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āœ” family events
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āœ” camps and classes
āœ” local programs for parents and kids

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