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Community Building

Even though we have just finished shoveling up after Storm Jonas, PIC is already thinking about spring and our annual Plant Sale, which will be held on April 29 and 30! The Spring Plant Sale is a time when our entire community -- families, alumni, staff, and friends -- comes together to support...
We are looking for hosts for this year’s round of Community Potluck Dinners to be held on Sunday, March 6 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. As a volunteer host, you will open your home to at least four PIC families (more if you want!) and help strengthen our community. It is also a great way to earn PPP hours...
post edited February 23, 2016 Childcare is full. If you do not need childcare, please join us for a fun night of parent involvement! As a non-profit, PIC relies heavily on parent involvement to ensure the growth and success of the center. The PIC Board of Directors invites you to learn more about...
#GivingTuesday is coming December 1! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that brings communities around the world together to give back. Started in 2012, this day is meant to counter the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On #GivingTuesday, you can give the gift of play. At PIC, we...
PIC declares a new tradition with its second (and very successful) annual Fall Family Festival! It was a perfectly crisp autumn day as everyone gathered on PIC's Magic Circle Nature Playground . We had a great turnout of parents, grandparents, and caregivers who came to explore the variety of...
On October 22, more than 200 parents, alumni, friends, and staff gathered for a night of delicious food and drink, good company, and one of the best exhibitions of children’s art in Philadelphia. This year was a great success, raising over $30,000 to help provide tuition assistance to families at...
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped on a VERY productive Saturday work day. Over 250 pieces of artwork were mounted in preparation of Thursday's ArtStart fundraiser-- every child has a piece in the show! Event supplies were brought over to the chapel and the sanctuary was scrubbed and swept...
Each year, we invite your child's "grandest" grown ups to spend time in his/her classroom during the week of Thanksgiving! This year, Grandfriends Days will take place on November 24 and 25. We would love to invite your child's grandparents or "grand" friends to visit PIC. Let us show them your...
On Thursday, October 22, PIC will host Lights on Aftershool from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Please join us in the Stucco Building for a special Showcase of ASC Clubs with PIC families, staff, and invited guests. As a registered participant in this nation-wide "call to attention," we acknowledge the need for...
On Friday, October 30, we will host our second annual Fall Family Festival at PIC from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Our festival is a joyful gathering of children, staff and families on our Magic Circle Nature Playground. There will be many fall-themed activities set up in stations around the playground for...