Let the bidding begin! Our silent auction features exciting new additions this year, guaranteed to provide competitive bidding wars and some very happy winners. This year we are featuring some of our stellar silent auction items and accepting pre-event bids. Out of town for the event, but...

written by PIC Executive Director Deb Green Remembering a Visionary Last week marked the ninth anniversary of the death of former Executive Director Marni Sweet , who stood at the helm of PIC for 28 years. Marni was such an icon and visionary for the life of PIC, that I always try to find some...

ArtStart is just around the corner and we are counting down to Thursday, October 20th! LIGHTS! CAMERA! AUCTION!... JUST 43 DAYS AWAY AND COUNTING! Donate an Item Have an idea for a donation to the evening’s events? It’s the special talents and skills of PIC’s parents, teachers and friends that make...

PIC"s Storytime in Clark Park has had a great season! This year, the program ran from mid-June until the week before Labor Day. Families gathered at the turtle sculpture on Thursday evenings promptly at 7:00 pm for read-aloud stories for children ages 7 and under. Many brought blankets and picnics...

Each year, the Parent-Infant Center hosts its Kindergarten Playdate to bring together families about to take this important next step in their child's education. The afternoon included the chance to meet other families with children heading into kindergarten, as well as families with children on...

Last Wednesday, PIC families gathered on the blacktop for some watermelon slices and a chance to mingle outside of the normally hectic times of drop-off and pick-up. PIC's ArtStart Event Committee handed out "Save the Date" bags of popcorn and asked everyone to put October 20 on their calendar for a...

We always love hearing from PIC alumni! We recently caught up with Kate Devlin about her time at PIC and what she is up to today. Here's what she had to say: "I was enrolled at PIC from about 1988-1991, and I also spent several summers at PIC Summer Camp after that. I remember riding on big wheels...

PIC Early Learning and After School classrooms kick off the school year by hosting evening potlucks with their families. Families will gather in their child's classroom for a brief (adult-only) meeting with the teaching team to learn about classroom practices and what is in store for the year ahead...

Thanks to everyone who spoiled your supper at PIC's annual Ice Cream Social last week! We had such a sweet time.

A wide range of corporations and community organizations throughout Philadelphia and beyond have demonstrated their commitment to early childhood education and are garnering a lot of press coverage. Here are the latest headlines: Franklin Square Capital Partners Takes Presenting Benefactor Spot at...