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Open to the Community

Each year, the Parent-Infant Center hosts its Kindergarten Playdate to bring together families about to take this important next step in their child's education. The afternoon included the chance to meet other families with children heading into kindergarten, as well as families with children on...
ArtStart, our evening auction fundraiser will be held on October 20th, and plans are already in the works! Some of the best items at our silent auction are created by or brought about by our own teachers and families, alumni, and friends. Hand-made jewelry, brunch brought to your door, free passes...
Mark your calendar for Storytime in Clark Park! Beginning June 16, families will gather on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm by the turtle sculpture in Clark Park (43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue) for read-aloud stories for children ages 7 and under. Many folks bring blankets and picnics, and we always...
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...
In a little more than a week, PIC will open the doors to St. Andrew’s Chapel (next door to PIC) for its annual Plant Sale Days. Sale hours are Friday, April 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Stop in for a great selection of houseplants, container plants, and pre...
#GivingTuesday is coming December 1! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that brings communities around the world together to give back. Started in 2012, this day is meant to counter the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On #GivingTuesday, you can give the gift of play. At PIC, we...
The 2015 Family Book Fest originally scheduled for Saturday, November 14 has been postponed. A new date during winter/spring 2016 will be announced.
On October 22, more than 200 parents, alumni, friends, and staff gathered for a night of delicious food and drink, good company, and one of the best exhibitions of children’s art in Philadelphia. This year was a great success, raising over $30,000 to help provide tuition assistance to families at...
Enjoy an evening out in the rarely opened St. Andrew’s Chapel. Meet other PIC parents, chat with teachers, and mingle with alumni, while bidding on vacations, tickets, and basket bonanzas. Reply by October 12th to buy your tickets for $30/person or $50/couple. (Prices will be higher at the door!)...
Invitations to ArtStart will be in the mail soon. Look for yours! Invite friends and/or family to enjoy the fun! If you would like an invitation mailed to a family member or friend, send an email to Karen Stachelek . Also, look for extra invitations in baskets near the entrances. The deadline to...