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 more than 75% of the attendees from Philadelphia—are converging on Harrisburg for Family Childcare Awareness Day, an initiative spearheaded by First Up, Champions for Early Education, in partnership with Start Strong PA. This day of advocacy is part of a larger grassroots movement known as Capitol Days where early childhood educators and the families they serve meet directly with legislators each day that the Pennsylvania General Assembly is in session to demand better funding and policies for childcare. There will be close to 100 providers and families meeting with legislators including Representative Darisha Parker and more pending meeting time confirmation. The group from Philadelphia will meet in two Greater Philadelphia locations and caravan to Harrisburg. This action is part of First Up’s ongoing mission to elevate the early childhood workforce and ensure that all children—regardless of zip code—have access to high-quality early learning opportunities.