We understand that the Philadelphia Public Schools announced yesterday that they have added Monday, September 28 to the closure days for the district schools due to the papal visit. We are continuing to make every effort to keep PIC open on Monday. Our decision will be dependent upon the public...
The Wonders of Water Recently, the Doodlebugs have been exploring water in liquid and its solid form of ice. The children have been curious about floating objects, pouring water and dumping into cups, funnels and our sensory tubs and pans. Our play was extended by using our fine motor skills to...
PIC applauds Bumblebee Teacher Ethel Simmons who recently made the Dean's List at Eastern University, where she is working towards her bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Recently, Ethel and her peers were honored with a dinner on campus, followed by delicious desserts hosted by...
Invitations to ArtStart will be in the mail soon. Look for yours! Invite friends and/or family to enjoy the fun! If you would like an invitation mailed to a family member or friend, send an email to Karen Stachelek. Also, look for extra invitations in baskets near the entrances. The deadline to...
Help us focus on PPP The Parent Participation Program (PPP) has been a hallmark of PIC since our inception, and a piece of our program that sets us apart from many others. We know that we need to look at our PPP requirements every few years to determine if they remain feasible for our current...
Help us Focus on PIC's After School Center and Summer Camp Programs These two PIC programs have been vital pieces of our programming for many, many years. In 2015, there is much more competition than ever before and we want to hear more from families about their own experiences with these programs...
On Saturday, we had a great team of PIC dads come out to help install bamboo fencing around the edge of Tot Lot. Of course, in addition to our lasting gratitude, they earned some valuable PPP hours! What's Next on the Tot Lot? Upgrades to the Tot Lot will continue in phases. Look for a mud box, a...
New Family Orientation We know that PIC is a big place and that families have many questions when they are new to our program. Many questions about the classroom experience are answered during our classroom potluck nights that happen all through September. To give new families a wider scope of...
PIC is excited to launch a Parent-Infant Center page on Facebook. Like us on Facebook (and watch your page feed) to see the latest news and upcoming events, PIC people profiles, what inspires us, what is happening in the early childhood and after school education fields, advocacy updates, and more...
Get your "Passport to the World" with tickets to this year's ArtStart event on October 22. Download this pdf of the invitation and reply card today! Drop off completed reply card to Development Manager Karen Stachelek, whose office is on the toddler level of the Spruce Building or mail to: ArtStart...
