PIC applauds Peanuts Lead Teacher Jacob Kerner who is participating in the PA Early Childhood Fellowship program coordinated by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) in partnership with the PA Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC). The...
Last month we held a breakfast reception in honor of the retirement of PIC's longtime Finance Director, Judy Borie. We had a great turnout of Judy's biggest fans, including several PIC alumni and former Board members, current Board members, PIC staff, and many good friends. Executive Director Debbie...
Don't miss these great GETAWAYS--near and far--at ArtStart on October 22. 1. One Week in Costa Rica Spend seven nights between May to September on the beach by the small fishing village of Cabuya. House sleeps five comfortably. One large bedroom upstairs with a queen-size and a single bed...
Let's Learn About Holidays I’ve written a lot about how so much of the strength of PIC's program comes from its diversity. Being part of a diverse community means that our children have wonderful opportunities to learn about holidays and traditions that are different than their own. I am asked often...
On Thursday, October 22, PIC will host Lights on Aftershool from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Please join us in the Stucco Building for a special Showcase of ASC Clubs with PIC families, staff, and invited guests. As a registered participant in this nation-wide "call to attention," we acknowledge the need for...
Enjoy an evening out in the rarely opened St. Andrew’s Chapel. Meet other PIC parents, chat with teachers, and mingle with alumni, while bidding on vacations, tickets, and basket bonanzas. Reply by October 12th to buy your tickets for $30/person or $50/couple. (Prices will be higher at the door!)...
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...
One year after opening our Magic Circle Nature Playground, PIC is proud to have earned re-certification as an outdoor class-room by the Nature Explore program. See our dedicated Nature Explore web page. It has been a year filled with hours of rich outdoor learning and play in every season. It has...
written by Tamara Clark, Preschool Program Coordinator As so many children are starting their first school experiences or moving to new classrooms, alongside the joy and excitement, there are sometimes sad feelings. As we comfort these children, it can be tempting to reassure them, "You're okay!!"...
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...
