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Cultivate a Successful
Start!
With the Academic and Social-Emotional Skills They Need To Succeed

Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Lewiston, Brunswick, & Auburn, ME

Mixed Curricula Encourage Well-Rounded Development

With Funnydaffer™ and a flexible in-house curriculum, teachers use creative themes like holidays and current events to bring learning to life. Parents stay involved by continuing classroom activities at home, fostering a seamless learning experience.

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Comprehensive Preparation for Kindergarten Readiness

Your child enters school with the tools they need for success. Besides a strong academic foundation, including math and literacy, your child builds daily self-help skills like dressing, participation, tidying, and self-reliance, which will serve them in the future.

Natural Playgrounds Designed for Every Age & Adventure

From Lewiston’s 5000 sq ft playground with an outdoor classroom and padded infant and toddler play zones to Brunswick’s open green space with Little Tykes cars, and Auburn’s natural play areas with outdoor kitchens and student gardens, each location offers unique, age-appropriate fun.
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Age of Classroom PA's Maximum STATE'S Maximum At or Below
State Maximum
6 weeks – 1 Year
8 Students
8 Students
1 – 2 Years
10 Students
12 Students
2 – 3 Years
10 Students
12 Students
Younger 3’s
17 Students
21 Students
Older 3’s
20 Students
24 Students
Pre-K/4’s
10 Students
24 Students
School Age
26 Students
No Maximum of Students

Small Class Sizes for Personalized Learning

Children thrive in learning groups either at or below the state-approved guidelines for class sizes, as shown here. Your child gets more individual attention to ensure they get the support they need in a small class.

Safety Measures for Your Peace of Mind

Your child’s security is our top priority. Rest assured, they’re in safe hands with strict access controls at all entrances, tall privacy fences to protect the yard from street visibility, internal-use cameras, and QR-check-ins.
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The Procare© App Will Keep You Up to Date

Get daily direct updates from your child’s teacher through an easy-to-use app. Stay in the loop on diapers, bottles, naps, meals, and activities, and get pictures, videos, reminders, and school news all in one place.

An Open-Door Policy and Strong Parent Partnerships

Feel part of a collaborative community with an open-door policy, where you’re welcome at family celebrations and events. In an open concept academy, students get comfortable with all the teachers in our program, and you feel included.
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Home-Style Meals for Healthy Learners

Your child enjoys a nutrient-rich lunch and afternoon snack every day to stay happy and energized. According to the Federal Food Program Guidelines, our onsite cook prepares the 5-week rotating menu and focuses on fruits and vegetables.

Family-Owned With Love for Shared Family Values

Enjoy direct communication with hands-on owners Chantel and Zack Pettengill, who understand what it means to be a working parent in these times. Since opening Pettengill Academy in 2012, they’ve emphasized family relationships.
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Proud To Be Recognized for Our Eco-Friendliness

Trust your child’s future with the preschool honored with The Cool Chamber Award by the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce for focus on environmental stewardship.

A ZONO© Sanitizing Cabinet Provides an Extra Deep Clean

Soft toys, bedding, paper, and other hard-to-clean objects get cleaned and sanitized with a trip to the ZONO© sanitizing cabinet, where they receive ozone treatment that penetrates every nook, cranny, and surface.
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Proud To Accept State-Funded Families for Quality Subsidized Childcare

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Quality and Eco-Friendly Accredited at the Highest Level

MaineHealth proudly displays its "Gold Site" recognition, encouraging everyone with a vibrant "LET'S GO!" message.
Pettengill Academy is recognized as "Eco-Healthy Conscious," highlighting its commitment to environmental wellness.

FAQs

Two curricula ensure your child receives a well-rounded early education. Funnydaffer™ is a high-quality and research-based program. LEARN was developed by our owner and director, Chantel Pettengill, using her many years of curriculum creation in the public school system. The combination offers adaptability and flexibility so teachers can plan for each student as an individual. Our blended learning program focuses on academic and social-emotional development and equips your child for kindergarten with practical, critical thinking skills.

  • Lewiston: 6:45 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon – Fri)
  • Brunswick: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon – Fri)
  • Auburn: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon – Fri)
  • Infants (6 Weeks – 12 Months)
  • Toddlers (1 – 2 Years)
  • Preschool (2 – 4 Years)
  • Pre-K (4 – 5 Years)
Yes, we’re proud to welcome cloth diapers as part of our commitment to sustainability.
We’d love to see you at celebrations like our Mother’s Day teas, Father’s Day desserts, and Halloween and Christmas parties.

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

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"The staff is wonderful and all the teachers are super friendly..."

My son has been going to Pettengill Academy for almost a year now and he has grown tremendously. They offer a wide variety of lunches which has helped my child grow out of being a picky eater. They keep you up to date on things your child may need and how their day went. 10/10 experience.
- Hannah T.
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"All the staff are so helpful and kind with our child, and great to communicate with..."

We just celebrated our 1-year anniversary with Pettengill Academy and have been very happy with our time here. Our child has several teachers that he absolutely loves and looks forward to seeing outside of his classroom time. PA staff are also rockstars with any allergies your child may have! Great location, people, and programming from infancy and up!
- Alexa Q.
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"The teachers are amazing - they treat her so well and are very communicative with us... "

We love Pettengill Academy at the Brunswick Landing! My daughter has been going here since shortly after the opened and we’re so grateful we found them. She has some medical issues (allergies and asthma) and they’ve been extremely accommodating of her needs, and tackle each new challenge along with us. You can really tell that their teachers are happy to be there and care for the little ones. It’s been a relief to find them!
- Liz P.
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"All the staff that make it a fun/ loving atmosphere..."

My son has been going to daycare here since Aug 2022. He has had some of the most amazing teachers who are so kind and patient with him and has made some great friends. He amazes me with how much he has learned and how outgoing he is! I am so thankful we found Pettengill Academy.
- Meghan J.
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"The environment is clean and fresh with age appropriate activities each day..."

Pettengill Academy is a great choice for childcare. The teachers have all been wonderful. I appreciate knowing my son is with safe care givers who spend the day interacting with him. Pettengill uses a great app as part of the program that allows for real time photos and communication. I couldn’t be happier to have Pettengill Academy join our Brunswick community
- Aubree H.
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"The teachers are so kind and caring, our son really bonded with them..."

We absolutely love Pettengill Academy! He feels confident and comfortable in the environment there and that speaks volumes about the level of care they provide. The facility is clean, bright, open, and welcoming. We really appreciate that they’re open early and for regular hours when others close on snowy days. We highly recommend Pettengill to any parents looking for a top-notch care center!
- Casey B.
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"We have seen a decent amount of turnover with the teachers..."

My daughter has gone to pettengill for about 4 years. She has always enjoyed her time and still wants to go see some of the teachers in the rooms she uses to be in, which shows what a positive impact the teachers have on the kids. The curriculum for my daughter's class is preparing her to start school and she is always excited to come home and show/tell us what she learned that day.
- Andy S.
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"There’s always a smile on her face when we drop her off with her teachers and friends..."

We love Pettengill Academy— and so does our baby! The teachers go above and beyond— we love the updates and photos they send in the app as well as our growing collection of footprint art showing how our baby has grown in her time there. They’ve helped her become a good eater and I love leaving her somewhere where she is genuinely cared about. I don’t think we could have found a better place for our baby.
- Emily M.
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"The communication is excellent even when we all have to take extra precautions ..."

Our daughter (13 months old) loves Pettengill Academy! All the staff clearly know the kids well and care for them like they are all a part of a big family. We trust that she is safe and happy and thriving in her care - we get regular updates through the app and it's clear that she loves being dropped off and is often sad to stop playing at the end of the day. Highly recommended!
- Katherine J.

How Old Is Your Child?

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Infants

6 Weeks - 12 Months
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Toddlers

1 - 2 Years
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Preschool

2 - 4 Years​
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Pre-K

4 - 5 Years​
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