a message from Executive Director Deb Green This question has forever plagued the education field, and even more so when referring to those who teach our youngest children. Many believe that teachers who work with young children simply need to be kind-hearted and love the work that they do. However...
a monthly message by Deb Green As we enter the month of December and have the calendar year come to an end, I take a moment to reflect on this season of giving and on the many things to be grateful for at PIC. First and foremost, I am so grateful for the children. Despite what can often feel like a...
Last week, over 150 Grandfriends came by to learn about PIC and spent time with children in the classroom and outside, singing songs, reading books, and sharing stories. We appreciate this extended community creating a warm and enriching environment for our little ones. Seeing the grandfriends...
a monthly message by Deb Green I have long been a believer that wildly opposite human emotions can exist at the same time. Sometimes these emotions simply need to co-exist. We may feel both grateful and resentful of the pressures of parenthood. We may feel both exhilarated by a professional position...
It was a beautiful fall day when children and families gathered on the Nature Playground, blacktop, and TotLot for the annual Fall Family Festival. There were many fall-themed activities including pumpkin scraping and painting, apple prints, leaf crowns, music with pots and pans, and acorn rolling...
What a wonderful evening celebrating PIC's 45 years of learning through play. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's fundraiser for our Tuition Assistance Fund. ArtStart raised $50,000 so that more families can have access to high quality early childhood education and after school...
For educators, October represents the beginning of three months of holidays. In many programs, holidays are part of a program’s curriculum. For example, October is about creating jack-o-lanterns and having Halloween parades. November is about making turkeys and feasts to celebrate Thanksgiving. And...
We would like to welcome five new Board members to PIC's Board of Directors. Take a look at the links to learn more about them. They are listed clockwise, starting in the top left corner. Lauren Martin Erica Jorden Kevin Boswell Carlos Pereira Di Salvo Sylvia Houghteling
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!! Experience ArtStart 2023 where we will celebrate PIC's 45th birthday on our beautiful campus. We are delighted to bring our families, alumni, and friends together again to enjoy a spectacular children's art exhibition on a Thursday night out. As a ticket holder you will: Spend...
We are proud to announce that PIC's Nature Playground has been a Certified Nature Explore Classroom for 10 years! The Magic Circle nature playground is central to the work that we do everyday with young children. Our nature-based playground provides children with opportunities for important open...
