At First Up, our primary goal is to turn early education into an adventure—not a chore. In the first five years, when 95% of brain development occurs, children are naturally curious and eager to explore the world around them. We help educators harness that opportunity through engaging, play-based learning techniques.

Did you know?

Play-Based Learning Works: Hands-on activities like puzzles, blocks, and musical instruments spark imagination and creativity while developing key skills in math, science, and language arts.

The Impact is Lifelong: Children in quality early education programs are 44% more likely to graduate high school, 42% earn higher salaries, and 46% less likely to encounter the juvenile justice system. Yet, only 36% of young children in Philadelphia have access to early education. But you can change that.

Donate to First Up today—a grassroots Philadelphia organization dedicated to making early learning fun, engaging, and accessible. Your support will create a generation of curious, creative, and confident achievers who carry a lifelong love of learning.