Toddlers and preschool children bring their own lunches to the program and the Center provides two nutritious snacks, juice, and milk each day. PCC staff will assist children with simple preparation and can warm foods brought from home. To make mealtimes more enjoyable, children will occasionally prepare snacks or be asked to bring snacks to share.

Parents of infants usually prefer to bring their own foods and introduce fruits, vegetables, and cereals as the child develops. Our staff are happy to follow the diet you prefer for your child, and will warm and feed as appropriate for your child's needs. A selection of formula, milk, snacks, and cereals is also available.
An active Parent Advisory Board meets regularly to plan and implement general parental programs and activities. The Board also organizes an Orientation for New Parents featuring an international potluck dinner and fundraising events. All parents are encouraged to become involved in the Center through this organization.
The Penn Children's Center provides temporary care for children of visiting faculty, lecturers, conference and seminar attendees, international guests, and University staff and students, as space permits. To arrange for temporary services, contact the Center at least 24 hours in advance.
Enrollment is open to families throughout the year, depending on space availability. Children must be at least 12 weeks old and younger than kindergarten age.
Penn Children's Center is open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Center is closed in observance of the following holidays: Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday of the holiday); Christmas Eve through New Year's (December 24 until the first weekday after January 1); Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Thursday and Friday before Labor Day; Labor Day; and for two teacher in-service days.

Parents are welcome to arrange appointments for facility tours, specific programmatic information, and question-and-answer sessions. Children are invited to attend and spend some time in the classroom. For more information or to arrange an appointment, contact the Executive Director at (215) 898-5268.
 
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