ArtStart 2025 Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss this Thursday night out for grownups featuring food and drinks, a premiere children's art exhibition, music, and a silent auction. It is a time with old friends and the chance to meet new ones. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE We are grateful for the generous...
a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter Our new school year began just three short weeks ago, and as I’ve visited classrooms, I’ve already witnessed so many things that make PIC a high-quality learning environment. On the last day of in-service, our teachers worked tirelessly to...
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...
ArtStart, PIC's annual fall fundraiser is in the works. Event planning has begun and the committee is putting together the best time ever. ArtStart is a Thursday night out for grownups featuring food and drinks, a premiere children's art exhibition, music, and a silent auction. It is a time with old...
a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter At PIC, we believe that play is the foundation of all learning. Our classrooms are intentionally designed to give children the time, space, and materials they need to explore, imagine, and create. Whether they are building elaborate block...
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Lemonade Lull last week. We had grownups and children alike drinking lemonade, eating cookies and pretzels, and having a good time. The Lemonade Lull kicks off our summer family events and next up is our Ice Cream Social on July 23.
International Mud Day was a blast, filled with activities to get messy in the mud. PIC children and teachers spilled out onto the Magic Circle Nature Playground, the blacktop, and the TotLot, which were transformed into muddy, messy spaces for children to explore and play in. They stomped, jumped...
A monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter Change is a natural part of growth. With my one-year anniversary at PIC approaching, I’ve been reflecting on all that’s changed over the past year. We’ve said goodbye to longtime staff and celebrated others as they stepped into new roles and...
May is a month of graduations and this year we celebrate the completion of degrees of a two PIC teachers and an administrator. Congratulations to (from left) Siahnie McGee who earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Eastern University, Anjerrica Torrence who earned her master...
Over 350 children and their families from West Philadelphia came out to the Magic Circle Nature Playground on Saturday to enjoy Day of Play. The morning kicked off with an hour concert by City Love. PIC families and friends helped make the event possible by volunteering their time and talents at the...
