This past week we held Watermelon Wednesday where families gathered on the blacktop for a refreshing summer treat. In addition to spending time together, we made a concerted effort to compost our rinds. Bennett Compost was on hand sharing about the benefits of composting. They provided information...

This week our families came out for our annual Ice Cream Social--it was ice cream and popsicles! We had a great turn out with families chatting and enjoying an ice cold treat. We are grateful for the strong PIC community we have. We apologize deeply for all the suppers we spoiled!!

Thank you to everyone who came out for a refreshing treat at the Lemonade Lull, the first of our summer social events. We gathered on the blacktop for lemonade, cupcakes and socializing. Members of PIC's Advocacy Committee were on hand talking to folks about paid family leave and encouraging them to...

Fun field trip: The Butterflies took a special field trip to Bartram's Garden. They enjoyed moving their bodies on a hike, resting waterside, having fun on a new playground, and delighting in a picnic lunch. It was a wonderful way to have some end-of-the-year fun!

Over 325 children and their families came out on a beautiful Saturday to enjoy Day of Play! The morning kicked off with a concert by City Love, and also featured a big book give-away sponsored by Treehouse Books, an art station with Fleisher Art Memorial, and community tabling by CHOP, Read by 4th...

Our annual week-long celebration of our teachers is coming from May 4 through May 8. It is a time when the Board, administrators, and families recognize our teachers for the hard work that they do each day. We have a wonderful tradition. On the Monday of Teacher Appreciation Week, families post...

PIC is thrilled to announce the recent $10,000 award from WSFS Bank through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The funding provides tuition assistance support, which allows families to give their children a high quality start at PIC. Scholarships at PIC help families...

SAVE THE DATE: DAY OF PLAY We are excited to welcome the West Philadelphia community to this year's Day of Play on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am to 1 pm. There will be music, art, and nature play activities on the playground for children and their families. Join us for a fun-filled day! Live music...

Last week, we celebrated the season at the annual Fall Family Festival. With a backdrop of fallen leaves, the fun included pumpkin painting, colored spaghetti, scraping the inside of pumpkins, filling scarecrows with straw and so much more. We want to thank everyone who came out to share the morning...

ArtStart 2025 was a great evening with approximately 150 people coming out to enjoy food and drink, a wine tasting, a spectacular children's art exhibit, live music, silent auction, and raffle prizes. Almost $40,000 was raised to support the Tuition Assistance Fund at PIC! We are grateful for all...