We understand that the Philadelphia Public Schools announced yesterday that they have added Monday, September 28 to the closure days for the district schools due to the papal visit. We are continuing to make every effort to keep PIC open on Monday. Our decision will be dependent upon the public...

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...

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...

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...

PIC is excited to launch a Parent-Infant Center page on Facebook. Like us on Facebook (and watch your page feed) to see the latest news and upcoming events, PIC people profiles, what inspires us, what is happening in the early childhood and after school education fields, advocacy updates, and more...

At PIC we have few opportunities during the year for our staff to gather as a full community and to participate in professional development together. We were delighted for the chance to gather together for the two days before Labor Day weekend. We covered a myriad of topics, some quite serious and...

After much consideration and discussion, the decision has been made that PIC will be closed on Friday, September 25. The following key considerations went into this decision: We asked Early Learning families if they planned to bring their children on the 25th if PIC were open. 82 families...

We are delighted that Phase 1 of the Tot Lot renovation has been completed by Penn. The oil tank has been removed and everything has been put back into place -- in better locations and at heights for easier accessibility. The children (and teachers) are very excited to get outside and play! PIC is...

On August 20, the Parent-Infant Center was one of approximately 30 programs celebrated by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) for reaching and maintaining high quality care so that children may flourish. Representatives from each program were recognized for...

Last Sunday, PIC hosted a Kindergarten Play Date for families with children who are heading off to kindergarten in the fall . During the afternoon, folks mixed and mingled over light refreshments, met PIC After School Center staff, and talked to families who have already experienced kindergarten...