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
February 21
We were babysitters. Now we’re professionals.”
Angle and Katie CorcinoLuis Angel Corcino Family Childcare Home
We have been able to get many programs nationally accredited through First Up.”
Sherilynn Kimble, FounderThe Kimble Group
1 week ago
We want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who attended the First Up Annual Conference! This event was a wonderful celebration of early childhood education and it wouldn't have been possible if not for YOU! We want to hear your thoughts of the days! Please take a moment and fill out our brief post-Conference survey. Your responses will directly impact the decisions and vision for the next Conference. Click to learn more.![]()
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1 week ago
This is what it’s all about! Thank you so much to everyone who enjoyed this years Conference! We can’t wait to do it again! 🤗![]()
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