PIC works hard to stay open in inclement weather. However, since we are likely to have weather-related closings, we want you to know how we make the decision to open or close. PIC follows the decision of the University of Pennsylvania. If they close, we will also close (Penn is our landlord and...

The Fireflies, with some help from the Grasshoppers, finished their food drive for Philabundance last week by filling up Lead Teacher Joanne Schock's SUV. According to Joann, the response from the PIC community was great! "Over the course of the drive, I saw the children really begin to understand...

Do you like working with groups of adults and children, and perhaps have some teaching experience? We are looking for a Playgroup Leader for Mondays starting sometime in January. This is approximately a 3-hour obligation once a week (playgroup is from 9:30-11:30 am). Playgroup Leaders are...

On December 1, people will give to the worthy causes that they cherish or ones that are important to family and friends. PIC is participating in this global day of giving! On #GivingTuesday, you can give the gift of play. At PIC, we believe that learning through play sparks the imagination and helps...

No sun today, but plenty of shade... After months (and months) of anticipation, we are thrilled to see a beautiful shade structure on the Tot Lot. We also have 3 young trees framing the play space in large tree boxes. Dirt boxes have been built and loaded with dirt. They are waiting for little hands...

#GivingTuesday is coming December 1! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that brings communities around the world together to give back. Started in 2012, this day is meant to counter the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On #GivingTuesday, you can give the gift of play. At PIC, we...

PIC declares a new tradition with its second (and very successful) annual Fall Family Festival! It was a perfectly crisp autumn day as everyone gathered on PIC's Magic Circle Nature Playground . We had a great turnout of parents, grandparents, and caregivers who came to explore the variety of...

On October 22, more than 200 parents, alumni, friends, and staff gathered for a night of delicious food and drink, good company, and one of the best exhibitions of children’s art in Philadelphia. This year was a great success, raising over $30,000 to help provide tuition assistance to families at...

For the last several years we have seen a steady increase in the number of children who have been diagnosed with nut allergies. This year we have hit an all-time high, with only two classrooms that DO NOT have children with nut allergies. While many of these allergies are mild, we do have children...

We are seeking a large tree stump approximately 8-10 feet in length that we can position on the grass for the children to pull up on. If anyone has any leads (and/or access to getting such a stump to PIC), please email Executive Director Debbie Green. The tree stump will be an additional natural...