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Caterpillar Expression The Caterpillars have had a busy summer as they continue to grow and change from infants to young toddlers. The children are challenging themselves with new language, movement, and creative expression. We have seen a new awakening with art. We once had friends that would not...
Near and far This summer the Starlights have been visiting new places and experiencing new activities. We went to the Independence Seaport Museum, Camden Children’s Garden, and West Africa. We went to the Independence Seaport Museum and learned how submarines were able to dive below the surface...
Terrific Twos Most of us have heard of the Terrific Twos*, the approximate age when the sweet, agreeable bundles of sunshine we have nurtured since birth somehow transform into unreasonable and often defiant creatures. Children at this stage of development have realized they are their own entities...
PIC Early Learning and After School classrooms kick off the school year by hosting evening potlucks with their families. Families will gather in their child's classroom for a brief (adult-only) meeting with the teaching team to learn about classroom practices and what is in store for the year ahead...
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Latest and Breaking News Today! Beijing and Yards Brewing Vote YES for Kids! Beijing at Penn and Yards Brewing Company are the latest in the growing list of sponsors of ArtStart 2017. Beijing’s owner Alex Yuen has provided a buffet dinner for PIC’s fall event since 2012. He and his talented staff...
What a moment to be a part of PIC! Really, what a moment to be a part of PIC! Our Board of Directors is committed to expanding enrollment with the goal of welcoming families of varying socioeconomic levels. Our friends and funders are supporting efforts to give more young children high quality...
Thanks to everyone who came out to our July Ice Cream Social. It was a great time to catch up and cool off.
FS Investments votes YES for kids! We are so very grateful to our friends at FS Investments for their continued commitment to children by returning as a Presenting Sponsor of ArtStart, PIC's annual fall fundraiser. Strong sponsorship from FS Investments and other area businesses allows us to give...
written by Lead Teacher Nicole Williams Mushy, gritty, oozing mud! Mud Day 2017 was everything I knew it would be and more! This year, I was prepared. I made sure to wear water shoes, a short sleeve shirt, and pants that I could roll up to my knees. I was ready to get down and dirty. As we entered...