Almost 60 Years of Impact.

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Positively impacting children from birth to age 8.

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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.

Events

January 24

ECE Fellowship Speaker Series

February 21

Hispanic ECE Fellowship Kick Off

March 6 - March 7

First Up Annual Conference: Thriving Together: Collaborating and Communicating in Community

We were babysitters. Now we’re professionals.”

We have been able to get many programs nationally accredited through First Up.”

First Up: Champions for Early Education

4 days ago

Congratulations to Cohort #4 of the All Our Kin Family Child Care Business Series! You have taken a significant step in your journey by embracing sustainable business strategies and practices. You exemplify what it means to be Educators of Excellence.Mercedes Fleet- Bright Little Scholars, LLCTiffany Wideman- Small Steps Big Dreams Learning Center LLCErika McMillan- Erika's Learn and Play Family Child CareChristine Day- Krissy Kids FDCSerena Spearman- Serena Spearman’s FCCHazel "Bonnie" Dewitt- McMillan's Christian FCCVictoria Glover- Vickey's Tiny Tots LLCMalaika Felts- Malaika’s ChildcareNicole Reeves- Watch Me Grow Learning Academy, LLCRozita Bolton- Rozita Bolton, Little Rose Learning Center LLC.Vanessa Minnis- Kidz Klubhouse LLCNadege Charles- Legacy Play and LearnTaneema Fannings- Christ Like Services LLCBrenda Upsher- Brenda L. Upsher Family Childcare HomeTashina Pearson- Bright Little Smiles Childcare, LLCAquilah Holden- Busy Hands Child CareSherell Hunt- Busy Hands Child Care#FirstUp #ECE #familychildcare ... See MoreSee Less

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First Up: Champions for Early Education

5 days ago

Happy #TWT! If you are woman living in PA we ask that you please take the time to fill out a brief survey. The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women created this survey to help inform statewide priorities on women’s health, economic opportunity, and safety.loom.ly/p4lRuXg#FirstUp #TWT #ECE #advocate ... See MoreSee Less

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