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...

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.

For all you foodies out there...we’ve just confirmed an amazing auction item already in place for October! On-the-Job with Craig LaBan Tag along for a confidential, top-secret review meal with Philadelphia Inquirer restaurant critic, Craig LaBan. This opportunity allows for two adventurous eaters...

Started in 2008 in Nepal and Australia, International Mud Day is celebrated by thousands of children in dozens of countries worldwide to highlight the importance of nature play. Today, we connected with the rich earth in this most squishy, tactile way. These pictures say it all...

On Tuesday June 21, close to 200 children and grown ups came out to PIC for a children's sing-along organized as part of Make Music Philly, a day dedicated to music with free concerts on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city. PIC teacher Joann Schock, our enthusiastic emcee, kicked things...

Are you inspired by the fact that PIC makes a difference in the lives of your family as well as others? Are you i nterested in being part of the movement to provide more families with access to this engaging and warm childcare experience? I invite you to help us plan ArtStart 2016. PIC’s tuition...

Last Thursday was a beautiful night for a picnic! Plenty of PIC families and staff, and children of all ages turned out to eat, drink, and most importantly to play. One serious piece of business was addressed at the event. With an overwhelming majority vote, the 2016-2017 PIC Board of Directors was...

Along with families and staff, many, many alumni families and former PIC staff came out to congratulate Charlotte Barnes on her retirement. The Stucco building was filled with love as we celebrated her 30 years of dedication to PIC children and families. Charlotte sat as the guest of honor among all...

Come Potluck and Play All PIC families are invited to join us at Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park on Thursday, May 19 from 5:30 -7:30 pm. PIC will provide sandwiches and drinks and we ask families to bring side dishes and desserts (and earn a PPP hour for your effort.) The playground is...