February is Black History Month—a time to honor the history, creativity, and leadership of Black people, past and present. At PIC, this month also invites us to notice how Black history and culture show up in our classrooms every day. Young children learn through books, play, music, art, and the...

a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter January has a way of slowing things down. After the holiday rush, many of us are settling back into routine and taking stock of what’s working, what feels hard, and what questions are still lingering. Parenting often lives right in that space...

a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter The holidays hold special meaning for many families. It’s a time for togetherness, for passing down traditions—both new and old—and for making lasting memories. At PIC, this season becomes an opportunity for children to learn about the rich...

a message from Executive Director Jamila Carter As we move into November, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to care for ourselves and for one another. The fall season is a time of transition. It is also a time when many in our community are experiencing challenges, loss, and change in different...

a message from Executive Director Jamila Carter (pictured right) Dear PIC Community, I just wanted to send a quick note to say how grateful I am for this community. Thanks to you all, Art Start was such a beautiful night! So many of you jumped in and helped in different ways. The Art Start committee...

a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter Our new school year began just three short weeks ago, and as I’ve visited classrooms, I’ve already witnessed so many things that make PIC a high-quality learning environment. On the last day of in-service, our teachers worked tirelessly to...

a monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter At PIC, we believe that play is the foundation of all learning. Our classrooms are intentionally designed to give children the time, space, and materials they need to explore, imagine, and create. Whether they are building elaborate block...

A monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter Change is a natural part of growth. With my one-year anniversary at PIC approaching, I’ve been reflecting on all that’s changed over the past year. We’ve said goodbye to longtime staff and celebrated others as they stepped into new roles and...

A monthly message from Executive Director Jamila Carter. As the national conversation around Diversity Equity and Inclusion shifts, it is more important than ever to empower educators to create an environment where differences are celebrated and all children are valued and respected for who they are...

a message from Executive Director Jamila Carter Seeing a child beam with wonder and excitement at the first snowflake of the season is truly heartwarming. Their curiosity blossoms as they contemplate the limitless possibilities that snow play offers. At PIC we believe connecting children with nature...