The Private Industry Council (PIC) was pleased to serve as a valued partner to the Western PA Operating Engineers, beginning with preparation coursework on January 10th & 17th, 2026 and concluding with testing held from January 21st - 27th. Operating engineers are...
The Private Industry Council (PIC) Afterschool Program, funded through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative, and administered by the state of PA made a meaningful impact on students and families in Fayette and Westmoreland...
The holiday season is a time of joy. However, it also comes with busy schedules, gift shopping, and year-end deadlines. Taking care of yourself is essential not just for your well-being, but so you can truly enjoy the holiday season. Here are some cheerful self-care...
Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County were invited to “Alphabet Safari” held at the Lemont Furnace Head Start Center on November 19, 2025. The theme of the event was to focus on language and literacy skills from the program’s school...
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Head Start / Early Head Start FAQs The Private Industry Council discusses frequently asked questions for Head Start and Early Head Start students. Private Industry Council operates the Head Start / Early Head Start program for Beaver and Fayette Counties in the...
The PIC KIDZ ZONE has been busy working toward reaching the stars not only with the children enrolled but with staff!
Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). So, you may be thinking what does that mean? This system looks at staff education, classroom/learning environment, including families and the community, and leadership and management. In a Keystone Stars program you can expect the following: a comfortable place where your child can explore and learn, children having fun together and being respectful to each other, happy cheerful environments, reading and talking between children and staff, a safe, healthy, and exciting place for your child to learn and grow. In addition, staff who listen to and talk with children and families. Staff who continue to learn new and exciting ways for your children to grow.
During the time since the PIC KIDZ ZONE opened, we had been working toward improving their star level and is happy to share that on October 16, 2024, they received a Star 2 designation through the Keystone Stars Quality Rating System. The staff and management will continue to work to increase the STAR level this year.
If you or someone you know is looking for childcare in Westmoreland County, please contact us at the PIC KIDZ ZONE, contact Debbie Parshall or Laura Rockwell at 724-836-2600 for more information or to enroll a child.
724-836-2600