This September, we welcomed 32 more children and their families to PIC by opening two new mixed-income, mixed-age preschool classrooms (3-5 years old), where 20 seats are dedicated to children who are at PIC free of charge through Pennsylvania’s PreK Counts program. PIC supporters, friends, and...
ArtStart is a stellar evening out made possible by many of our neighbors and friends providing in-kind gifts towards our fundraising efforts. These not only make for an evening that is far more entertaining than a $30 ticket might indicate, but help us dedicate over 90% of the funds raised each fall...
Life and Death The Grasshoppers went through some really wonderful and new experiences this summer. We helped to care for another classroom’s pet hamster named Dragon. It was exciting, heartwarming, fun, entertaining and became the topic of a study of rodents. What was not so fun, was having Dragon...
As usual, the school year hurtled out of August like an overloaded jalopy without any brakes, careening from the end of summer camp through clean up, skidding around the corner to shudder into the first day of school. Our summer teachers jumped off the running board to join up with their other lives...
Engineering their own future The first session of clubs down at the Aviary is off to an exciting start as we ring in the new school year. In the Engineering Challenge club, Hawks and Eagles are learning to engage with scientific processes and solve problems creatively, collaboratively, and...
Little and Loose The Doodlebugs are exploring loose parts in our classroom and outdoors. The teachers have been thinking of many ways to add loose parts to our Reggio inspired infant and young toddler classroom. Some may ask, what are loose parts? Loose parts are materials that can be moved, carried...
ASC FAMILIES: Plan ahead! The public school calendar lists nine (9) holidays, including January 2 for staff professional development and a three-day Spring Break. If you believe you'll need more holiday-care days than are included in your tuition, you may purchase extra days for a discounted rate...
35 days and counting! This year's silent auction is shaping up to be better than ever! Already thinking about your next vacation? 4 One-Day Park Hopper passes from Disney Visit Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, or Epcot, or a combination. Good until 8/24/2019. 3 night getaway in the...
Invites for ArtStart are mailed to families, alumni, and friends of PIC. This is a great at-home activity of stuffing invitations and labeling them. Email Development Manager Karen Stachelek at kstachelek@parentinfantcenter.org if you are interested in taking a packet of invites home with you to...
September 2017 Dear PIC Families, Central to PIC’s mission is the belief that building a strong community of families and staff encourages the healthy development of children. By involving parents in the many phases of Center life and helping to build meaningful connections among members of our...
