On October 22, more than 200 parents, alumni, friends, and staff gathered for a night of delicious food and drink, good company, and one of the best exhibitions of children’s art in Philadelphia. This year was a great success, raising over $30,000 to help provide tuition assistance to families at...
For the last several years we have seen a steady increase in the number of children who have been diagnosed with nut allergies. This year we have hit an all-time high, with only two classrooms that DO NOT have children with nut allergies. While many of these allergies are mild, we do have children...
Child Care for ArtStart is FULL, but you can still come! If you DON'T need care, tickets will be available at the door--$35 for one, $60 for two. If you are coming to ArtStart and signed up for child care, please proceed directly to the event in the chapel. If you stop at your child's classroom, it...
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped on a VERY productive Saturday work day. Over 250 pieces of artwork were mounted in preparation of Thursday's ArtStart fundraiser-- every child has a piece in the show! Event supplies were brought over to the chapel and the sanctuary was scrubbed and swept...
Don't miss these great items donated by PIC Staff. 1. Valley Green Hike for Kids Longtime PIC Lead Teachers Joann Schock and Christel Urmenyhazi will lead a hike of up to 8 children (over 3 years old) on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 in the Wissahickon. Hikers will admire foliage along the Wissahickon...
Each year, we invite your child's "grandest" grown ups to spend time in his/her classroom during the week of Thanksgiving! This year, Grandfriends Days will take place on November 24 and 25. We would love to invite your child's grandparents or "grand" friends to visit PIC. Let us show them your...
We are seeking a large tree stump approximately 8-10 feet in length that we can position on the grass for the children to pull up on. If anyone has any leads (and/or access to getting such a stump to PIC), please email Executive Director Debbie Green. The tree stump will be an additional natural...
Sounds of the Season In recent days, the Wild Things have been enjoying the much cooler, beautiful weather that fall is bringing us. After the renovation of our Tot Lot and the lovely weather we have had, our class has been spending much more time outside exploring, observing, and playing in the...
PIC applauds Peanuts Lead Teacher Jacob Kerner who is participating in the PA Early Childhood Fellowship program coordinated by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) in partnership with the PA Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC). The...
Every fall, PIC brings in photographers to take individual portraits and classroom photos for our early learners. This year, PIC Picture Days will take place on Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27. Each classroom has been assigned a particular day and time. Individual photos are taken in the...
