Learning Sparked by Pretend Play With winter upon us, many Leapfrogs have been to the doctor for check-ups, illnesses, or for their annual booster shots. These memorable visits generated many conversations throughout our classroom about doctors and their roles. This spark led our classroom into our...
We were deeply saddened to learn that former PIC Executive Director Cindy Roberts passed away on Februrary 10, 2016. Cindy believed that all children deserve access to high quality child care. Donations made in Cindy's memory will support children in PIC's pre-K classrooms whose families are unable...
It is time to sign-up to join this year’s round of Community Potluck Dinners to be held Sunday, March 6 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. See the event flier. These potlucks are organized annually by the Parent Involvement Committee. This year, there will be five potlucks, each hosted in a PIC family's home...
One of the advantages of being open after the first big snow of this winter season was seeing the children outside making snow angels, building snow people, igloos, and animal creatures, climbing mountains of snow, and of course sledding! We are so lucky to have large spaces for children to play all...
During the week of February 8 - 12, we will be celebrating Teachers at PIC! For those of you who haven’t participated in Teacher Appreciation Week, it is a chance for the entire PIC Community to show their appreciation by sponsoring events and activities throughout the week. Here's the schedule...
Even though we have just finished shoveling up after Storm Jonas, PIC is already thinking about spring and our annual Plant Sale, which will be held on April 29 and 30! The Spring Plant Sale is a time when our entire community -- families, alumni, staff, and friends -- comes together to support...
A Call-to-Action for PIC Families At the city, state and national levels, early childhood education is the language everyone is now speaking. For PIC, this presents a time of great opportunity. In addition to the interest in our field, this is a time of significant investment by both private and...
We are looking for hosts for this year’s round of Community Potluck Dinners to be held on Sunday, March 6 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. As a volunteer host, you will open your home to at least four PIC families (more if you want!) and help strengthen our community. It is also a great way to earn PPP hours...
post edited February 23, 2016 Childcare is full. If you do not need childcare, please join us for a fun night of parent involvement! As a non-profit, PIC relies heavily on parent involvement to ensure the growth and success of the center. The PIC Board of Directors invites you to learn more about...
Do you like working with groups of adults and children, and perhaps have some teaching experience? We are looking for a Playgroup Leader for Fridays. This is approximately a 3-hour obligation once a week (playgroup is from 9:30-11:30 am). Playgroup Leaders are responsible for planning activities...
