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Community Building

Spanning PreK to Kindergarten Kindergarten entry is a milestone, and we are proud of the success our children have when they reach this next step! Each year we hear from kindergarten teachers about how well the children from PIC are prepared for school. This includes their ability to recognize...
On Wednesday, May 30 over 200 families, teachers, and staff celebrated PIC's 40th birthday at our center-wide picnic at Smith Playground. Guests enjoyed a picnic dinner of hoagies and drinks provided by PIC, while families brought tons of side dishes and desserts. There was plenty to eat! With party...
Mark your calendar for Storytime in the Park 2018! This year's story sessions will run from June 14 - July 26. Children and grown-ups will gather on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm for read-aloud stories for children ages 7 and under. Many folks bring blankets and picnics, and we always share a happy...
Last Thursday, PIC celebrated 40 years of strong Board leadership with an evening reception. Speeches were applauded, alumni families reconnected, and new acquaintances were made. Great stories and good memories were shared by many. Over 100 friends of PIC, including current and former Board members...
Come Potluck, Party, and Play All PIC families and staff are invited to join us at Smith Memorial Playground as we celebrate turning the big 4-0! Join us in Fairmount Park on Wednesday, May 30 from 5:30 -7:30 pm for a fun birthday party complete with cupcakes and a gift for kids to help kick off...
This past Saturday, PIC held its 2nd Day of Play featuring music, games, good food, and friends. In the morning, we had many families from PIC and beyond, dancing and clapping to the music in the Stucco Building with Alex Mitnick of Alex and the Kaleidoscope. Then it was time to head to the Magic...
During Teacher Appreciation Week, we organize a week-long celebration of our teachers. It is a time when the Board, administors, and families recognize our teachers for the hard work that they do each day. We have a wonderful tradition of families posting a note of appreciation for each teacher in...
You are Invited!...Celebrating 40 Years PIC is celebrating our Board of Directors, and the many parents, staff, friends, and alumni who have charted the journey leading the Parent-Infant Center in being a high quality early childhood education and after school program. We invite you to join us on...
It is time to sign-up to join this year’s round of Community Potluck Dinners to be held Sunday, March 8 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. These potlucks are organized annually by the Community Connections Committee. This year, there will be nine potluck locations, each hosted in a PIC family's home. Attending a...
Thanks to all you book lovers who came to PIC's Children's Book Festival on Sunday afternoon. We saw a lot of familiar faces and made many new friends at PIC! PIC teacher Joann Schock kicked-off the story time, followed by an all-star lineup of guest readers who read a diverse collection of children...