Week of the Young Child
Week of the Young Child is a national celebration of early learning, young children, their teachers, families and communities. This year it takes place April 5 through April 12. Media […]
First Up celebrates all of the graduates from P.R.I.D.E. Teacher Village designed to empower early childhood teachers to support positive racial identity development in young children
The P.R.I.D.E. graduates are so excited to implement everything they’ve learned in the last 10 months. Here they are cheering their accomplishments! From left: Lauren Carter with Nurturing You Learning […]
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
L to R: Syieda Logan-Owner, Monesha Moore-Teacher, Representative Melissa Cerrato, Senator Maria Collett, Jocelyn Hoffman-Director, Jackie Groetsch, First Up’s ECE advocate Philadelphia, PA (September 26, 2025) – SMG Clubhouse […]
SMG Clubhouse – Quakertown – Celebrates One Year Anniversary
SMG Clubhouse – Quakertown – Celebrates One Year Anniversary And Achieved Keystone STAR 4, the Highest Rating Level for Early Education in PA. Recognized by PA Leaders in September with […]
Addressing the challenges of childcare and how that impacts businesses
Legislative Forum: Childcare Solutions for a Changing Workplace & Workforce Presented by First Up and KenCrest Services When: Friday, February 21 · 9 – 10:30am Where: First Up 1608 Walnut […]
First Up, the prime resource for early childhood education in the Philadelphia region, is presented the Champion Award from KenCrest
From left to right: Representing Kencrest are Chip Riddleberger and Melanie Brennan, Representing First Up are Jackie Groetsch and Tyrone Scott Philadelphia, PA (September 19, 2025) – On September 10, […]
Family childcare providers from across Pennsylvania head to Harrisburg on June 9 for Family Child Care Awareness Day
Philadelphia, PA. – May 27, 2025 – On June 9, 2025, family childcare educators, along with parents and families who rely upon family childcare, from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—including […]
First Up Celebrity Reading
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” […]
Josh Robinson to drum the value of music at the First Up Annual Conference as a keynote speaker
Philadelphia, PA (March 20, 2025) – On April 26, 2025, at the First Up Annual Conference, Josh Robinson, professional percussionist, teaching artist and drum facilitator, will deliver a keynote speech […]
First Up Conference empowers early childhood educators to go beyond the classroom with expert insights and hands-on learning
Philadelphia, PA (March 17, 2025) – On April 25 and 26, 2025, early childhood educators, administrators, and industry professionals will come together for the highly anticipated First Up Conference “Beyond […]