Last Wednesday, PIC families gathered on the blacktop for some watermelon slices and a chance to mingle outside of the normally hectic times of drop-off and pick-up. What a refreshing way to end the day!
PIC Early Learning and After School classrooms kick off the school year by hosting evening informational meetings and potlucks with their families from 5:30 - 7 pm.* Families will gather in their child's classroom for a brief (adult-only) meeting with the teaching team to learn about classroom...
We want to thank everyone who came out to our "Spoil-your-Supper" Ice Cream Social. There were children and grownups alike who enjoyed a sweet treat on the black top at the end of the day. This is the second of our summer socials and we are so appreciative for the opportunity to build community...
a monthly message from Jamila Carter As I begin my tenure as the new Executive Director of this wonderful community, I am brimming with both excitement and a deep sense of responsibility. PIC is more than a childcare center where children spend their days; it is a vibrant community institution where...
International Mud Day was a blast, filled with activities to get messy in the mud. Today, we connected with the rich earth in this most squishy, tactile way. We embraced the joy of getting messy and explored the wonders of mud together. PIC children and teachers spilled out onto the Magic Circle...
Last year, long-time PIC donors donated $50,000 to create a professional development fund for PIC teachers in honor of Executive Director Deb Green's retirement from PIC. The donors then challenged us to raise another $50,000 to increase the level of support we could give our teachers. We've met the...
a message from new Executive Director Jamila Carter I write to you with tremendous excitement to begin this chapter as your new Executive Director. I’m energized and grateful for the opportunity to lead and learn with each of you. For families, the early years are sacred, a master class in balancing...
a monthly message from Deb Green When I looked at my calendar and saw that my last official day at PIC is Friday, June 28, and that day also coincides with our annual celebration of International Mud Day, my reaction was simply, “How fitting!” Each year we celebrate International Mud Day. It is a...
Several weeks ago we had a contractor come in to replace some damaged tiles in the Big Gym. In the process of removing the damaged tiles, an under layer of tiles was discovered. They popped up during removal, and due to the age of these tiles, it was suspected that they could contain asbestos. These...
a monthly message from Executive Director Deb Green Spring is really in the air! PIC trees have bloomed, birds have returned to our nature playground, new sand and mulch have been delivered, and most importantly, our children are spending chunks of time outside. May is a month of graduations, and...
