Our Story
The initiative to start Let's be Ready arose from the great need that exists in the rural communities of Guatemala. Often, these communities are so remote that they become marginalized, leaving their inhabitants at a continuous educational disadvantage.
Our model of preschool prepares rural children for success in primary school. We utilize local young leaders as teachers, providing them with the necessary curriculum, materials, and training. The community provides a space for them to meet with small groups of children for 2-3 hours a day. 8 out of 10 children who go through our program go on to complete primary school. The model has proven effective for over a decade, first in our legacy program and now more recently in our Let's be Ready program tailored for the most rural areas.
Now we want to expand to the entire country of Guatemala, and we need your help!
What Sets Us Apart
Let´s Be Ready
Let’s Be Ready is a legally established social organization in the United States, made up of an active Board of Directors, an administrative accountant, and an Executive Director. All of them work on a voluntary basis to raise funds from various sources, including international social organizations, companies, and individuals. All funds raised are sent directly to Guatemala to support two preschool programs selected and established by Let’s Be Ready. These programs are: Pequeños Pero Listos and Magical Classroom / Aula Mágica Guatemala. Both programs were founded by Mr. Fred Zambrosky. Each program has its own administrative staff, as they are located in different geographic areas of Guatemala.
The Founder
I funded Lets Be Ready myself up until September of 2008, when I began to look for additional funding to expand the programs. I love the work, and plan to stay as long as the programs are helping the neediest in Guatemala with the support of the local people.
The project was started by a Guatemalan woman and is currently run by Guatemalan women. It is a perfect example of a grassroots development where decisions are made by Guatemalans for a program.
Fred Zambroski
Let's be Ready is a stand-alone initiative adapted to cater to the needs and challenges of rural Guatemala. We are a non-profit social organization that supports rural communities in need of preschool education in Guatemala. Our programs serve children aged 4-6 years old living in rural areas.
The Art Of The Smile
We offer group or individual tours.
If you are in Guatemala and are interested in visiting the classrooms in person and learning more about our preschools, write to us and we’ll coordinate to welcome you.