On October 18, PIC's After School Dragontail and Starlight classrooms participated in Philly Photo Day by getting out on the playground (also known as the up and coming Magic Circle Outdoor Classroom) with our kid's cameras! These budding photographers practiced their camera skilss by taking photos...
This month, the Sunshine classroom has been talking a lot about pumpkins and all the different things we can do with them. The teachers saw baking pumpkin bread as a fun science activity. The children helped measure the ingredients and took turns mixing the ingredients. Everyone enjoyed their...
On October 17, more than 200 parents, alumni, friends, and staff gathered for a night of delicious food and drink, and one of the best exhibitions of children’s art in Philadelphia. We also celebrated PIC's 35th year of providing quality child care and family support in the diverse neighborhood of...
While many wonderful silent auction items come from PIC's longtime friends and neighbors, many of the more interesting ones are contributed by our very own families and staff. Take a look at the highlights below or view the complete item list. An Afternoon of Art at the PMA with Jacob Donated by PIC...
Written by ArtStart Co-chair Hien Liu (Penelope is a Rainbow and Sylvia is a PIC alum) I remember my first ArtStart six years ago. Our daughter had just started PIC when we received the invitation in the mail. There were promises of adult conversation, food and drink. We promptly filled out our RSVP...
Did you know that the Parent-Infant Center has been serving the West Philly area for 35 years? That's 35 years of hugs and kisses, first steps, first words, finger paints, songs, stories, and parades! In celebration of this milestone, we are throwing a big birthday bash at ArtStart on October 17th...
ArtStart is All About the Art! Our fall fundraiser is inspired by the creativity of the young artists at PIC. On October 17, enjoy an exhibition of children's work displayed gallery-style around the chapel next to PIC--every child will have a piece in the show! Classrooms are busy working on these...
The Academy of Natural Sciences and Moms Clean Air Force present an Urban Sustainability Forum panel discussion on air pollution and children’s health.
PIC hosts weekly drop-In Playgroups for families in the community with children under the age of 5. Playgroups meet Monday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am throughout the school year. These casual get-togethers are a chance for children and their caregivers to meet in a casual, volunteer...
Join us this year on October 17 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm for a very special event! This year, in addition to celebrating creativity and community will also celebrate 35 years of providing high quality child care to the families that live and work in West Philadelphia. Spend a Thursday night out admiring...
