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First Up Celebrity Reading

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In Honor of National Book Month, preschoolers at Chinatown Learning Center Engage in Creative Dramatics during the First Up Celebrity Reading Featuring Halloween Stories and the popular “Caps for Sale” With CBS News Philadelphia Anchor Jim Donovan and The Champion of Early Childhood, First Up’s, Tyrone Scott

SMG Clubhouse – Quakertown – Celebrates One Year Anniversary

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Philadelphia, PA (October 20, 2025) — On October 2, 2025, SMG Clubhouse in Quakertown, PA marked a major milestone by celebrating its one year anniversary and earning Keystone STAR 4, the highest quality rating awarded to child care programs in Pennsylvania. Owner Syieda Logan said, “I am honored to celebrate this achievement alongside representatives from Senator Coleman’s and Congressman Fitzpatrick’s offices. It made our celebration even more special and this achievement reflects our dedication to providing top-quality services and support to our community.”

SMG Clubhouse – Horsham Achieved Keystone STAR 4, the Highest Rating Level for Early Education in Pennsylvania, Recognized by PA Leaders in September with Support from First Up, Champions of Early Childhood

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Philadelphia, PA (September 26, 2025) – SMG Clubhouse in Horsham, PA was recognized by Representative Melissa Cerrato and Senator Maria Collett for the early childhood center’s excellent status in the Commonwealth of PA. They have achieved the highest rating level for early education in PA which is entitled Keystone STAR 4. Cerrato and Collett presented the owner and director certificates of achievement. They received excellent support from Jackie Groetsch, the ECE Advocate from First Up, Champions of Early Childhood based in Philadelphia.

First Up, the Prime Resource for Early Childhood Education in the Philadelphia Region, is Presented the Champion Award from KenCrest

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Philadelphia, PA (September 19, 2025) – On September 10, Kencrest held its Community Champions event to give thanks to individuals, organizations and community partners who go above and beyond to support Kencrest’s vital work. Chip Riddleberger, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for Kencrest, nominated First Up for a Champion Award. A partner with Kencrest for three years, First Up is an early learning champion in the Philadelphia area with a goal that ensures every child from birth to age eight has access to the highest quality care and education. He said, “First Up identifies opportunities to leverage and ultimately increase quality education programs in the early learning advocacy space for birth to age eight. They are staunch supporters of more competitive teacher pay and educating both legislators and the business community on viewing childcare challenges through the business lens.