First Up: Champions for Early Education

06/04/2026

Are you a provider looking for support? Join EQUIP's Community of Practice! These monthly meetings provide an opportunities and resources to enhance your skills as both an ECE expert and leader in the field! Click the link to register today!

https://loom.ly/Kr6BCfE

06/04/2026

Home-Based Child Care MATTERS!

06/02/2026

Fill out a brief survey about the childcare insurance crisis. https://loom.ly/9M-AHGw

If you are an early educator struggling with insurance, please fill out the survey.

05/29/2026

Will your child be moving to kindergarten during the 2026-2027 school year? Join First Up's Getting Ready for Kindergarten sessions. This 45-minute session will help you in planning ahead for the PreK to Kindergarten transition and answer your questions regarding supporting children with IEP's going into Kindergarten. Sessions will be in English and Spanish. Register Today!

https://loom.ly/L6876Wk

05/27/2026

Calling All STAR 3 & 4 program providers! EQUIP is offering 6 months of targeted, no‑cost supports designed to strengthen quality practices, workforce stability, and program sustainability. Both new and previous EQUIP providers are welcome to apply. Click the link to learn more today!

https://loom.ly/Z_9Vl3M

05/26/2026

Happy ! If you are guardian or early childcare provider, we want to hear from you! Tyrone has been assigned to Philadelphia’s Special Committee for Early Childhood Development and he wants to make sure he is hearing from the people who this special committee is trying to fight for. Leave a comment and let your voice be heard!

05/19/2026

Happy ! The PA primary elections are today! We encourage everyone who is able, to cast a ballot in every election! Exercising your right to vote not only empowers you but helps empower our youngest generation. Make sure your voice is heard today!

05/14/2026