Despite careful planning and elements of an ECE system solidly in place, state and local environments can change quickly in the face of catastrophic emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, or dramatic economic downturns. Maryland’s strategic plan is intended to be evergreen, adaptable to families’ changing needs and priorities in the moment while staying course to its long-term vision. Maryland Ready: A Path to School Readiness and Success is a commitment to ensure that young children and families thrive and that flexible decision-making about strategies to meet changing needs and contexts can evolve. Maintaining this focus and dynamic approach gives Maryland the tools necessary to put all of our young children on a path to healthy development, school readiness and long-term success. (author abstract)