Ready At Five is a coalition of six organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children. Together, this unique statewide partnership promotes school readiness and works to ensure that all Maryland children enter school ready to learn. Currently, a Maryland Business Roundtable for Education representative, J. Michael Riley, M&T Bank, chairs the partnership. Our partners include:

• Advocates for Children and Youth. A statewide multi-issue advocacy organization that provides a strong and effective voice for Maryland's children and their families.
  

• American Academy of Pediatrics, Maryland Chapter. Representing 1,200 pediatricians in Maryland, this state-based chapter monitors federal and state legislation and fosters community-based projects which increase access to health care and preventive services for children and their families.
  

• Maryland Business Roundtable for Education. A business-led coalition committed to improving student achievement in Maryland.
  

• Maryland Committee for Children, Inc. A private, non-profit organization that works with parents, child care providers, advocates, employers, and policymakers to expand and enhance the early childhood education and child care available to Maryland's children.
  

• Maryland State Government.  State departments, agencies, and offices with strong investments in young children, including representation from the Maryland State Department of Education, Department of Human Resources, Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Management and Budget, Governor's Office for Children, Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs.
  

• United Seniors of Maryland. An umbrella organization that represents a network of over 775,000 retired residents and works for the betterment of Maryland's communities and service systems for all citizens.