For all you foodies out there...we’ve just confirmed an amazing auction item already in place for October! On-the-Job with Craig LaBan Tag along for a confidential, top-secret review meal with Philadelphia Inquirer restaurant critic, Craig LaBan. This opportunity allows for two adventurous eaters...
A wide range of corporations and community organizations throughout Philadelphia and beyond have demonstrated their commitment to early childhood education and are garnering a lot of press coverage. Here are the latest headlines: Franklin Square Capital Partners Takes Presenting Benefactor Spot at...
Summer is upon us! This summer, I am thrilled to be back at the Parent-Infant Center PIC for my second year as the Summer Camp Leader. we are already in the third week of camp having survived our first heat wave; it’s official: summer is upon us! And what a summer it’s shaping up to be! Last week we...
ArtStart, our evening auction fundraiser will be held on October 20th, and plans are already in the works! Some of the best items at our silent auction are created by or brought about by our own teachers and families, alumni, and friends. Hand-made jewelry, brunch brought to your door, free passes...
written by Michelle Gueco Babies caring for babies Summer has been a time for many transitions in the Bumblebees. We are saying goodbye to older toddlers that are moving up or moving away, and we are also welcoming many new children to our classroom. This month we welcomed four new babies - Hannah...
Finding the strength to push on A few weeks ago I married my partner of 20 years. Our invitation stated, “Now that we can, we shall!” which exemplified how we felt about finally having the legal opportunity to be surrounded by the support and love of so many of our friends and family. Eight days...
Started in 2008 in Nepal and Australia, International Mud Day is celebrated by thousands of children in dozens of countries worldwide to highlight the importance of nature play. Today, we connected with the rich earth in this most squishy, tactile way. These pictures say it all...
musings from Communications Manager Rachel Isaacson We have kicked off PIC's Summer Camp program and our campus has come alive with 64 school-agers outside for much of the day. We have many activities planned this summer, but for me it's the unstructured time (or free play) that can have the biggest...
... is this year’s theme for ArtStart! October 20th is the date of this fall’s social event of the season and St. Andrew’s Chapel is the place. At our first planning meeting, the event committee (in formation-- meaning there's still time to join!) worked out this year’s theme, along with other new...
On Tuesday June 21, close to 200 children and grown ups came out to PIC for a children's sing-along organized as part of Make Music Philly, a day dedicated to music with free concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city. PIC teacher Joann Schock, our enthusiastic emcee, kicked things...
