As the temperatures outside start dropping, we want to let everyone know about our approach to taking children outside in the winter. At PIC, we take the children outdoors for at least an hour every day throughout the year. According to Pennsylvania State guidelines, children are expected to go...

As you get ready to prepare your 2013 Income Taxes, PIC will soon be sending out a Tax Statement to all families via email for your tax preparation. If you don’t receive it by the end of January, please contact Accounts Manager Safia Abdullah via email or stop by her office on the ground level of...

We have had a very warm response to our call for coats this year. According to PIC Fireflies Teacher Joann Schock, "We must have helped at least 100 families with coats so far." There is still time to get involved in the Fireflies classroom One Warm Coat Drive. Donation bins will remain around the...

The Fireflies are once again teaming up with a community organization, One Warm Coat to help those in need. Donate a warm, gently-used coat in any size to benefit families in Philadelphia. Donation bins are located in the Sweet and Spruce Buildings or contact Firefly Teacher Joann Schock with any...

Giving to others has always been important to Fireflies Lead Teacher Joann Schock. When she first started teaching, she recalls speaking with then Executive Director Marni Sweet about ways to the have children involved in helping their community. For years, Joann's Fireflies have had regular...

Children Need Nature: The real value of PIC's Magic Circle Outdoor Classroom A few years ago, I attended my very first workshop on nature playgrounds. While I have always loved taking children on trips to nature centers and to local parks with lots of greenery, I had never thought about the concept...

PIC tries to remain open regardless of the weather, however there are times when we will have to close. If the University of Pennsylvania closes due to weather conditions, PIC will close. While we use Penn as a good guide when making the decision to close the Center, there are times when other...

Next week, we will begin the last stages of our Magic Circle outdoor classroom installation. Keep an eye on the main playground as the Messy Materials and Art Areas are created and hundreds of plants and shrubs are planted. Restricted areas will be roped off for safety. We expect the process to take...

Early Learning families: please return any unwanted pictures and/or payment to Lynne Piersol (Spruce Building ground level) or Amanda Schroeder (Spruce Building, first floor) by Monday, December 2. Checks should be made out to LifeTouch . If you pay online, please give Lynne your payment code...

Monday will be the last day that the Fireflies will be accepting dry or canned goods for their food drive. We have had a great response so far! If you haven't had a chance to make a contribution, you can drop off food items in any classroom. The Food Drive began on November 11 and the food is being...