First Up is Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Champion for Early Education
We are committed to a path that allows children birth through eight to reach their full potential.
Uplifting
Professionals
We empower and equip early childhood professionals through training and more.
Uplifting
Programs
We raise the quality of early childhood education programs through mentoring and coaching.
Uplifting
Families
We give families the knowledge, capabilities and resources to guide their child’s learning.
Actively
Advocating
We advocate for early education, so every child can receive a quality start that lasts a lifetime.
Are you a home-based provider in Philly who wants to learn more about business? Join First Up for the All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series! This 10-session business curriculum is designed specifically to teach you business tactics and help you thrive! Click the link to apply today!![]()
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The 2026 Conference Schedule is live on the First Up website! Whether you want to take a deep dive on each of the workshops are offered, see all of the tracks and main topics that will be discussed, or if you want to take a look at the speakers who will be leading each workshop, our interactive schedule has you covered! Click the link to learn more!![]()
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