ABOUT Ready Set Learn

Hello Hello Everyone,

Ready Set Learn has been in the Grant Park community for over 20 years, their remarkable journey originated from an in-home childcare center located in Chosewood Park. Can you believe that?

The owners of RSL grew up right here in this very community! Kawanna and Octavius Ellis a husband and wife duo, were locally raised in this beautiful historic community, both attended Benteen Elementary School as young scholars and so did all three of their beautiful children.

Ready Set Learn has grown so much since its organic beginnings in the summer of 2009.

Early Start Learning Development Center formerly known as (Ready Set Learn) provides a variety of innovative learning spaces for intown families. Full-day schools, half-day schools, play centers, and backup care.

Ready Set Learn comes highly rated in quality childcare and creative learning strategies for their earliest learns.

RSL Play Center/ Back Up Care:
RSL Exclusive Babysitters Club
Membership fee $10.00 monthly

Membership fee includes guaranteed back-up care (there are some black-out days)

Founded in 2009 by Kawanna and Octavius, Ready Set Learn was created from Octavius’ passion for serving the community where he grew up and building strong connections with families. That same year, they relocated the in-home childcare to a historic property on North Highland Avenue, situated in the heart of Morningside. Since its establishment, Ready Set Learn has flourished and continues to grow, providing exceptional care and education to children in the community.

As a cherished family institution, Ready Set Learn has been a family-operated business for more than three decades. Both Kawanna Ellis were former students at Ready Set Learn and later returned to contribute to the center for numerous years. Kawanna Ellis took on the role of a camp counselor, while Barbara worked as an after-school teacher while pursuing her college education.

The family tradition lives on, with all three of Barbara’s sons having attended Ready Set Learn as well. The owners were thrilled to see their grandchildren continuing the legacy of their parent’s education.

  • 25.00 an hour
  • App to keep you in the know with your child we upload pictures and activities
  • 4-hour minimum/ May not exceed 4 hours a day
  • federal background checks on our exclusive babysitters
  • All sitters are Childcare professionals
  • Light meals included
  • 10.00 extra per child

Our Philosophy

At Ready Set Learn, we are committed to nurturing every child's full potential by creating a caring and encouraging environment. Our engaging curriculum fosters a positive self-image and a passion for learning. Our experienced teachers, skilled in early childhood education, collaborate to address each child's unique needs within a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

We are dedicated to helping every child achieve their highest potential.

  • Learning Through Play Curriculum
  • Build a positive self-image and recognize self-worth through love and acceptance.
  • Cultivate a love for learning through engaging and age-appropriate activities.
  • Enhance social skills by fostering positive interactions with others.
  • Build a positive self-image and recognize self-worth through love and acceptance.
  • Cultivate a love for learning through engaging and age-appropriate activities.
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