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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.

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How Old Is Your Child?

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Infants

6 Weeks - 12 Months
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Toddlers

1 - 2 Years
A cheerful toddler beams with a sweet smile, embodying curiosity and joy in a playful setting.
Preschool

2 - 4 Years​
A delighted preschooler grins widely, radiating joy and enthusiasm in a vibrant learning atmosphere.
Pre-K

4 - 5 Years​
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