Funded by Philadelphia’s soda tax, PHLpreK offers free, high-quality early childhood education for 3- and 4-year-olds, plus affordable after care options
Building community — our core mission — is about trust. We trust YOU, so each year we ask our Philly Family Community for their favorite businesses, people, and resources to recommend, based on their recent experiences. This Best for Families Guide celebrates the BEST local
From maternity care and postpartum doulas to baby gear and sleep support, the Philly Baby Guide connects Philadelphia families with trusted local experts for every stage of new parenthood.
Rutabaga Toy Library in East Falls is more than a place to borrow toys — it’s a gathering place for new parents, a model for sustainable family life, and one of Philadelphia’s most beloved neighborhood institutions.
A student who told his mom "the teachers LOOK at me," a tutor who turned reading anxiety into confidence in five months, and a shuttle service heaven-sent for a working parent.
A circus camp for kids of all kinds, a no-electronics day camp so loved its bus is packed across the city, and an overnight camp where girls made friends from around the world.