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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.
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...
There are plenty of ways that PIC families are involved in organizing ArtStart, PIC's fall fundraiser. They join the event committe, which this year is being led by Leila Graham-Willis and Hien Lu. Also serving on this year's committee are Robert Chaney, Kristen Feemster, Jennifer Feldman, Clara...
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...
We are happy to announce that after months of planning and preparation, PIC has launched a new and improved website. It has a new look, easy navigation, more features, and more helpful information and resources for families, alumni and friends. For the PIC family: Enjoy more up-to-date information...
PIC will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day, as well as Tuesday, September 3 for Staff In-service.