New things in the new year The arrival of a new year always brings the opportunity to reimagine, recharge, refocus and recommit and this year all of these things seem to be more vital than ever. With a continued commitment to children and their families, here are a few things I’m excited about this...

December 2016 I must tell you how extremely proud I am of what I see when I step into a PIC classroom. Our children are engaged in activities that ignite their imagination and foster critical development. I see evidence of the important social and emotional skills children gain through all types of...

Sharing Traditions Growing up in Bethlehem, PA, I assumed that everyone celebrated Christmas, simply because I didn’t know anyone who didn’t. It was not until I went to high school that my world suddenly widened. I learned that one of my new friends celebrated Hanukkah in December. I still remember...

A season of gratitude In this season of giving thanks, I have a heightened awareness for all the thanks to go around at PIC. This is a community of caring, of dedication, of reflection on our past and of intentionality about our future. At PIC, I am so grateful for… A NATION that is understanding so...

Join me at ArtStart October is such a full month at PIC with many chances for us to come together as a community. Coming up is a center-wide work day, which is a great chance for you to get in some PPP hours while meeting more families. At the end of the month there is the Fall Family Festival, a...

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...

report from Deb Green 2016 Family Feedback Survey … The results are in! While I know that this communication is long, please bear with me. I think it is important to share what we have learned from families and where we are headed with our community. The PIC Quality Committee has reviewed the...

Focus on Quality Sustainability “Quality” is the buzzword in most conversations about early childhood and school age programs. Research shows and it is widely recognized that children enrolled in high-quality programs are strongly associated with positive developmental outcomes and school success...

Fireflies and Facilities This is the summer for the Fireflies! During the week of August 8, the Fireflies classroom will undergo a much needed overhaul that will include the installation of new flooring, counter tops, and cabinets, and a fresh coat of paint. The Peanuts room (next door to the...

All About the Sugar For over thirty-eight years PIC has prided itself on BOTH the highest quality work with children and families and in having a strong local, state, and national advocacy voice on issues concerning early childhood care and education. Early childhood is getting attention like never...