Central objective: “preparedness—10 strategies to ready your child” — a concise, practical guide of developmentally appropriate steps to boost your child’s independence and school readiness in early childhood education and child care settings. Supporting elements: a featured related article (“Preparing Your Child for a New School Year: Social Skills and Independence” — 5 min read) plus links to contextual trainings, resources, and jobs (currently none available) to help centers and caregivers implement the strategies.