First Up (formerly DVAEYC) champions high-quality early care and education in Southeastern PA.
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
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!
05/22/2026
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
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
Happy ! Click here to join us for Start Strong PA’s Working Together Webinar!
https://loom.ly/6Em0qVY
Join us Wednesday, May 20th at 10:00 AM. This virtual webinar will focusing on advocating for early learning in the 2026-27 state budget, state legislation updates and more! Click the link to register today!
05/11/2026
We would like to thank everyone who joined us last week at the ECE Latinos Day at the Capitol! We would also like to give a special thanks to Rep. Joe Hohenstein and Senator Tina Tartaglione's office for meeting with us and understanding the importance of early childhood education! If you are interested in more Capitol visit dates, click the link to sign up today!
https://loom.ly/C8K7K84
05/08/2026
Happy Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! We want to thank all of the child care providers out there who dedicate their selves to teaching and nurturing our youngest learners! Shout out to all of our legislators who stand with our early childhood educators and are fighting on their behalf to receive the support they truly deserve!
Rep. Ben Sanchez
Councilman Anthony Phillips
Rep. Pat Gallagher
Rep. Melissa Shusterman
Rep. Tina Davis
Rep. Tarik Khan
Rep. Rick Krajewski
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |
