
Ready Programs®
Admissions Preparation for Childcare Centers & Parents
You nurture them every day. Let us help them take their next big step.With over 22 years of education experience and a 90% private school admissions success rate, Howell Academics® now offers complimentary workshops and exclusive licensing options for daycares looking to support families through the private school application process—with zero added stress to your team.
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Designed to empower parents with practical strategies and insights to nurture their child's growth and development. Download now and set your child on the path to greatness.
What Is Admissions Prep® For Daycares & Preschools
The Ready Programs® were designed to ease the stress, confusion, and overwhelm families face when applying to private and independent schools. As a daycare, you’re in a unique position to offer expert support at the perfect time.
We give you the tools, resources, and training to equip families and elevate your brand—without requiring your staff to become admissions experts.
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Free Admissions Prep® Parent Workshop Available
A free 45-minute* workshop (virtual or in-person) designed to help your families navigate private and independent school admissions with clarity and confidence.
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Certified Ready Partner™ Licensing Program
A turnkey solution for early learning centers to offer private school admissions prep in-house. Licensed partners receive exclusive access to the full Ready Programs® system and ongoing support.
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"Paula worked with our family and two kids five years ago. She is a true professional who has unparalleled dedication, expertise and care. We feel very lucky to have her with us during the private school admission process."
H. CRYSTAL

Founder & Education Director —
A Trusted Name in Education, Rooted in Results & Integrity
Founder & Education Director, Howell Academics®
Creator of the Ready Programs® and Testing Ready® System
With over 22 years of experience in education and a 90% success rate in private school admissions over the past 12 years, Paula Howell is a trusted name in the independent school landscape. She is the founder of Howell Academics®, an education consulting firm known for its high-impact, heart-centered approach to academic coaching and admissions preparation.
Paula is also a proud mother, which grounds her work in empathy, realism, and a deep understanding of the hopes and worries families bring to the admissions process. Her dual perspective—as both a professional and a parent—shapes everything she offers through her Ready Programs® and Testing Ready® system.
She holds a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Early Learning Development and Psychology, and is certified in Advanced Human Resource Management (Cornell University), Family Mediation (York University), Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), and Time Line Therapy®. Paula is currently completing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology, further expanding her ability to support families holistically.
Having guided hundreds of families across British Columbia, Paula’s mission is to make school readiness approachable, empowering, and deeply personal.
Empower families. Elevate futures.
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Host a Complimentary Parent Workshop at Your Daycare
Private school admissions can feel overwhelming for families—but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be.
Invite Paula Howell, educator, admissions expert, and parent, to host a free 45-minute workshop for your parent community—virtually or in person.
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