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.

2024 Annual Report is here!

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

2 days ago

First Up’s Families Have Voices Too! & The FCC Advisory Council is offering a virtual screening of No Small Matter, the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, and powerful force for good in America today: early childhood education. Click the link to register today!loom.ly/8ZN6VSM#FirstUp #ECE #fimscreening ... See MoreSee Less

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First Up: Champions for Early Education

4 days ago

Happy #TWT! Join us for a Day at the Captiol!loom.ly/C8K7K84First Up along with other Early Learning PA partners will be visiting the PA Capitol to educate lawmakers about the importance of ECE. You are invited to join us to meet with your legislator to discuss the important work you do! Click the link to register today!#FirstUp #twt #ECE #advocate ... See MoreSee Less

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