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...

By now you have heard that Pope Francis will be in Philadelphia on September 26 and September 27, following a week-long gathering for the World Meeting of Families. The City of Philadelphia expects that as many as 1.5 million visitors may attend the event, which could strain the city's...

PIC not only provides high quality care, we strive to be innovative in our programming. The creation of the Magic Circle Nature Playground and PIC's Recycletaria are two such initiatives we have incorporated into our curriculum. As such, we have a wish list of items that we know will inspire...

Supporting families in our community has long been a value strongly held at PIC. Recently, Fireflies teacher Joanne Schock was contacted by staff from Lacey Community Care for assistance. In the past, PIC families have donated coats to this group through the One Warm Coat initiative. Now Lacey is in...

Here is some big news! PIC’s Magic Circle Nature Playground has been accepted as one of 40 designs to be exhibited in How We Play, an exhibition of international best practices in the design of outdoor play spaces for children. We are so proud of our Nature Playground. It is a beautiful space that...

Last fall we converted a copy room into a Recycleteria complete with bins and bins of natural and man-made items. Classrooms “shop” for shells, rocks, ribbon, bottle caps, paint chip samples or an array of recyclable items. Then the children create marvelous art, using items for counting or sorting...

ATTENTION AFTER SCHOOL FAMILIES: Now is the time to re-register for the After School Center for September 2015. Re-registration is NOT automatic. The ASC will open on Tuesday, September 8, the first day of school. Be sure your child has a place in After School – we give preference to current...

Winter got you down? Let this warm you up. PIC After School Teacher and art specialist, Rachel Parker recently guided a group of preschoolers through an inspired art and science project. Here, is what Rachel wrote about the fun: I often look at Pinterest and see if there are any particularly...