First Up

Join First Up’s ECE Fellowship! This program will train emerging leaders working to bring about positive changes in the field of early childhood education. The deadline to apply is December 15 so click the link to apply before time runs out! loom.ly/iQMasiE #FirstUp

Happy #TWT! Giving Tuesday is here! Consider a donation to First Up and give where it begins! your support ensures that First Up remains a vital source of knowledge, encouragement, and community for early childhood educators. firstup.org/donate/ #FirstUp #GivingTuesday #ECE

In a time where our educators continue to be under resourced, your support ensures that First Up remains a vital resource for early childhood educators. Please consider donating to First Up this Giving Tuesday! firstup.org/donate/ #FirstUp #GivingTuesday #ECE

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday and we hope you consider donating to First Up! When we come together, we create classrooms where curiosity blooms, and educators feel supported and inspired. Click the link to donate! firstup.org/donate #FirstUp #GivingTuesday #GiveWhereItBegins

Celebrate Thanksgiving by registering for the 2026 First Up Conference! Join us March 6-7, 2026 for a time to learn and grow! Click the link to register and take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing while it lasts! loom.ly/P78LwdA #FirstUp #FirstUpConf26 #ECE

Happy #TWT! From all of us at First Up, thank you for standing with early childhood educators. Your partnership strengthens early educators across our region! Comment below what you are thankful for this holiday season! #FirstUp #TWT #ECE #thankful

First Up is holding monthly virtual meetings with Spanish speaking providers to share and build with one another through Early Childhood Education! Click below to register today! loom.ly/y3dVWeo #FirstUp #ECE #ECELatinos

Home-Based Child Care Educators gathered for the "We Are One" Home-Based Child Care Meet Up! The event was in collaboration with Aspire to Inspire and @NBCDI Philadelphia & Vicinity. All who attended enjoyed fellowship, food, and fun! #FirstUp #Homebasedcare #ECE

Happy #TWT! The state has finally passed a budget! This means $25 million will be invested into early educators across the state for teacher retention and recruitment. Click the link to learn more about the new budget. loom.ly/ffJ9QdQ #FirstUp #TWT #ECE #PABudget

We are thankful for the incredible educators we have worked with who inspire young minds every day. We are honored to serve those in the classroom and Lift Up their voices! @clubhouse_smg #FirstUp #Thanksgiving #LiftUp #InTheirWords

Our Info Session is tomorrow! Join our ECE Fellowship! This program will train emerging leaders working to bring about positive changes in the field of early childhood education. Click the link to register! loom.ly/nsfk89w #FirstUp #ECEFellowship #HispanicFellowship

Registration for the 2026 First Up Conference Is OPEN! Join us for a time to learn and grow as we Thrive Together! Click the link to register and take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing while it lasts! loom.ly/P78LwdA #FirstUp #FirstUpConf26 #ECE

First Up joined KenCrest and the @ChamberPHL in hosting Legislative Forum II! The Forum centered on childcare challenges the business community is facing. Special thank you to Rep. Darisha Parker and @RepJaredSolomon for being on our panel! #FirstUp #ECE #advocate #forum

The state has finally passed a budget. This means that money for our friends with PreK Counts contracts should see payments coming soon. Click the link to learn what the new budget means for early care. loom.ly/ffJ9QdQ #FirstUp #ECE #PABudget

Happy TWT! Everyone should feel safe when in a child care center! Click the link below to be informed of the appropriate precautions you can take to help your young learners feel safe. loom.ly/SMlWQuo #FirstUp #TWT #ECE

Happy #TWT! Today is election day! It is always important to exercise your right to vote no matter what type of election it might be, because your voice matters! So make sure you go out and vote TODAY! #FirstUp #TWT #ECE #advocate

For over 50 years First Up has supported early learning professionals and the children they serve throughout the Northeast! Hear from our board president Zakiyyah Boone and click the link to see how First Up can help you! firstup.org #FirstUp #childcarematters

Join First Up’s ECE Fellowships! These programs will train emerging leaders working to bring about positive changes in the field of early childhood education. Click the link to join our info session! loom.ly/nsfk89w #FirstUp #ECEFellowship #HispanicFellowship

First Up is holding monthly virtual meetings with Spanish speaking providers to share and build with one another through Early Childhood Education! Click the link to register today! loom.ly/y3dVWeo #FirstUp #ECE #ECELatinos

Happy #TWT! Having a plan and exercising your right to vote is crucial in every election! Make sure you have a plan going into our upcoming election, because all votes matter! #FirstUp #TWT #ECE #vote