STARR Restaurants has joined Beijing and the Jeff "City" Block Team as sponsors of this year's ArtStart. On Thursday, October 18, you are invited to dance the night away while enjoying appetizers from STARR flagship restaurants and a buffet dinner from our friend Alex Yuen and his team at Beijing...

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...

International Mud Day is celebrated the world over to highlight the importance of nature play in healthy child development. On June 29, we connected with the rich earth in the most squishy, tactile way in celebration of Mud Day. These pictures say it all... See more photos on facebook.com...

Help us make this the grooviest ArtStart to date. Planning is underway for ArtStart 2018. We are going to keep on, keepin' on and celebrate PIC's 40th anniversary with a '70s themed party— think disco, peace signs, lava lamps, Soul Train, bell bottoms, and Studio 54! ArtStart is our annual silent...

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...

We recently were given a very special gift from Jim and Marcy Lilly, owners of the University City Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe. For a third year in a row, Jim and Marcy promoted "Cindy Days" as a part of celebrating their store's anniversary. This year, Metropolitan celebrated their 14th Anniversary...

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...