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PIC Director of School Age Programs Anjali Gallup-Diaz has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) for her dedication to high quality after school programs. Anjali, along with 15 fellow educators across the Commonwealth, was selected as a 2015...
Last week, a baby grand piano was delivered to the Stucco Building, home of PIC's After School Program. Soon after the piano arrived, delighted and curious kids gathered around. All agreed with After School Teacher and musician John Schaff that the piano has a lovely sound. Thank you to PIC mom...
photo from westphillylocal.com PIC mom Asali Solomon (her son M'kale is a Sunshine) is an Assistant professor of English at Haverford College where she teaches fiction writing. Her recently published novel Disgruntled was launched on February 3 at the Penn Book Center. Two days later her interview...
PIC is ready for camp! We have planned a great summer filled with art, sports, dance, reading, outdoor fun and much more! Summer Camp at PIC is divided into five two-week sessions, each with a focus on different theme-related activities. Join us this summer for Sports of All Sorts, Around the World...
We are thrilled to share that PIC Grasshoppers Teacher Nichole McLeer has been named a 2015 Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s TYLENOL® National Child Care Teacher Award recipient. Each year, child care teachers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and on U.S. Miltary bases around the world apply...
With everyone gone for winter break, it might appear that it is a quiet time at PIC. This year that was certainly not the case as we had quite a buzz of activity in all corners of PIC. Here is a quick recap of some of the projects that happened during our absence: Renovation of the Sunshine...
We would love to expand participation on our PIC Board of Directors and various committees. Board Committees include Buildings and Grounds, Development, Diversity, Finance, Human Resources, Parent Involvement, and Quality. You do not have to be a Board Member to serve on the committees and in fact...
Snow. While we hate to even put this word in writing, we want to be pro-active and clear about PIC closing in the event of snow (especially since we continue to get predictions of another rough winter). PIC will continue to work hard to stay open in inclement weather. However, we will use these...
Save the Date! Tuesday, December 2nd is #GIVINGTUESDAY! Traditions old and new are happening at PIC all the time. This October we held our first Fall Family Festival and Grandparents Day is just around the corner. Another new tradition for PIC this year is #GivingTuesday. On Tuesday, December 2, PIC...
Save the Date! Tuesday, December 2nd is #GIVINGTUESDAY! Started in 2012, #GIVINGTUESDAY is meant as a counterpoint to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On December 2, we are NOT asking our families to give, but we hope that you will share with your friends and family how important PIC is to you. We...