I am always learning; learning from the children, learning from my colleagues, and learning from professional development opportunities. The importance of professional development among teachers cannot be overstated. It is how they stay current in the field, refine their craft, and share ideas and...

One of the benefits of professional development is sharing what you learn with your colleagues. One person participates and so many others benefit, especially the children. Demita Hill has been at PIC for 34 years. She has held every teaching position: afternoon Classroom Assistant, Assistant...

Long-time PIC donors have donated $50,000 to create a professional development fund for PIC teachers in honor of Executive Director Deb Green's tenure at PIC. The Deb Green Fund for Teachers has been established to support PIC teachers as they continue to grow and develop as extraordinary educators...

What a wonderful evening celebrating PIC's 45 years of learning through play. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's fundraiser for our Tuition Assistance Fund. ArtStart raised $50,000 so that more families can have access to high quality early childhood education and after school...

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!! Experience ArtStart 2023 where we will celebrate PIC's 45th birthday on our beautiful campus. We are delighted to bring our families, alumni, and friends together again to enjoy a spectacular children's art exhibition on a Thursday night out. As a ticket holder you will: Spend...

Last week was ArtStart, our fall fundraiser that supported tuition assistance. The beginning of the week was unsettling as the forecast promised rain. But, we faced it boldly and proceeded to have our outdoor, under-the-tent event. The rain held off and it was fabulous. We celebrated creativity with...

First Auction item in! Last year, for the first time, ArtStart's silent auction went online, and we are doing the same this year. Having the auction online allows more people to participate in ArtStart , and lets you participate where and when it is convenient for you. The ArtStart silent auction...

Dear Friends of PIC, One of the biggest safety nets you can give families in such chaotic and overwhelming times is a strong community of support — a network of people they can turn to when the world throws a little too much their way. Thank you for being part of PIC’s community of support. With...

Tickets are no longer on sale for ArtStart. The online silent auction is open to everyone. You do not need an event ticket to be a bidder. As a ticket holder you will: Spend an evening outside on PIC's Nature Playground and Blacktop. Discover original artwork and installations created by PIC’s young...