Nature-based play has been a centerpiece of learning and growing at PIC for decades, from hours children spend exploring outdoors in all four seasons, to nature walks in the neighborhood, to our Magic Circle Nature Playground. PIC honors -- and research confirms -- nature as “a home for children’s...
a message from Deb Green, Executive Director I doubt any of us have experienced a year like 2020 and it is one that we cannot wait to bid farewell! There are many opinions about child care centers remaining open during this pandemic and I don’t believe there is a right answer. We do know that being...
PIC's first ever virtual event, ArtStart 2020, received rave reviews, and exceeded all fundraising goals. In case you missed the program, you can still watch it here! WE DID IT! All told, over $55,000 was raised for the teachers’ fund and for our Tuition Assistance Program. This year, has beaten all...
WE DID IT! We Met Our Matching Gift Challenge! We are incredibly grateful to everyone and all who continued making donations through our virtual event and afterwards to bring us over our goal. Over $15,000 in donations were made to the Teachers are Superheroes Fund, and our generous donors’ pledge...
MELISSA & DOUG DRESS UP Be an astronaut and put on your tutu! Costumes for ages 3-6. VALUE: $62 PLACE YOUR BID BY EMAILING artstart2020@parentinfantcenter.org The first 10 email bids are accepted. ONLY ONE EMAIL BID PER PERSON Be sure to put in your highest bid The highest bid wins!
Kate Spade large Adley tote in butterfly pink VALUE: $150 GET YOUR BID IN BY EMAILING artstart2020@parentinfantcenter.org The first 10 email bids are accepted. ONLY ONE EMAIL BID PER PERSON Be sure to put in your highest bid The highest bid wins! 5 MORE ITEMS TO COME! Here's what might be next
2 COOKIE CARE PACKAGES Send your college student (or another special someone) a cookie care package from Julie's Chocolate Chips! You get 2 care packages that contain 15 cookies each, individually sealed, and sent via UPS 2-day to maintain freshness. Shipped to states East of the Mississippi only...
ArtStart 2020 POP-UP AUCTION HAS BEGUN! In lieu of a full silent auction at ArtStart 2020, we have chosen a few outstanding items to feature on Facebook and by email in order to satisfy your auction-bidding cravings. There is something for every budget! Here are the rules: Start checking PIC's...
A monthly message by Deb Green This year, holding onto gratitude feels more important than ever. As we approach the season of giving thanks, I am so grateful for this community. I am thankful for our… TEACHERS who we are doing heroic work during this extraordinary time. Through their own anxiety...
We present to you: Betsi and Harold Closter George and Nancy Shashaty Barbara and Albert Todd in honor of PIC Board member Naesha Millwood Thank you to these generous sponsors for their contributions to our tuition assistance and teacher support funds.
