To nap or not to nap? In general, young children that come to school every day need rest time, but in some cases they might be getting all of their relaxation at night. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics a 3-5 year old needs 10 - 13 hours per day, including nap time. Children at this...
Super Staff I am mindful throughout the year of the talent that abounds in Philadelphia: young and young-at-heart teachers who are dedicated to working with children, whether they are pursuing a career in the arts, literacy, sciences, theater, physical therapy, music and/or special education. This...
updated 6/13/18 International Mud Day is June 29 PIC loves outdoor learning, especially International Mud Day. Every June 29th, we celebrate this joyous day by inviting children and staff to get messy! Click through the pictures above for a quick look at a previous year's fun! Please send kids to...
All families and staff are invited to get social this summer. Don't miss these three fun family events: June 29 - Lemonade Lull July 26 - Ice Cream Social August 16 - Watermelon Wednesday Pick up your kid(s) and meet us from 5-6 on the blacktop.
Things are moving along in the construction phase of our expansion project. As of this week, all the of classroom and bathroom spaces have been framed out, plumbing has been completed, electric work has started, and site inspections have gone without a hitch. Over the next few weeks, we will see a...
Our events keep us vibrant May was tremendous. Our inaugural Day of Play fundraiser ( read about the day's success ) exceeded all expectations. While early rain moved our children’s concert indoors, by the time the music ended the sky had brightened, giving us a fun afternoon on the playground. An...
Last Thursday, nearly 200 of us had Smith Playground all to ourselves for the 2017 All-PIC picnic and potluck. PIC provided the hoagies and drinks on the covered porch of the "playhouse", while families brought tons of side dishes and desserts. There was plenty to eat! The playground has more than...
It had to be one of the best birthdays ever seen at PIC; at least in the top 5 of all time classroom celebrations. See more photos in slide show above! Today is Elliot's 3rd birthday and to celebrate, his mom and dad organized The Race. It started when Rainbows Lead teacher Joanne Browley asked...
Mark your calendar for Storytime in Clark Park 2017! This year's story sessions will run from June 8 - July 13. Children and grown-ups will gather on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm by the turtle sculpture in Clark Park (between 43rd and 45th Streets) for read-aloud stories for children ages 7 and...
We recently were given a very special gift from Jim and Marcy Lilly, owners of the University City Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe. For the second year, Metropolitan celebrated the store's anniversary by holding "Cindy Days" in memory of their good friend and PIC's former Executive Director, Cindy...
