In a world where childcare is often called “daycare,” we choose to be something more.
Pettengill Academy was built on a simple but powerful belief:
Children deserve more than supervision. They deserve leadership, love, and a strong foundation for life.
What started as a small home childcare grew into three thriving centers because families wanted more than a place to drop off their child. They wanted:
- A team that knows their child’s name and their favorite color.
- Teachers who see behavior as communication.
- Leaders who invest in training, growth, and excellence.
- A school that teaches character as intentionally as ABCs.
We Don’t Just Care for Children. We Build Futures.
At Pettengill Academy, literacy matters.
Kindness matters.
Structure matters.
Play matters.
Relationships matter.
Our classrooms are built on research-based curriculum, clear expectations, and nurturing teachers who understand early childhood development. We believe children thrive in environments that are warm, consistent, and intentional.
Our Core Values Aren’t Wall Decor
They guide how we:
- Speak to children
- Support families
- Train our staff
- Make decisions
- Handle challenges
Because in childcare, character starts at the top.
We Welcome Feedback and We Stand Confident in Our Mission
Any organization that grows, leads, and sets high standards will face opinions. That’s part of leadership.
But here’s what we know for sure:
Every day, children run into our classrooms smiling.
Every day, teachers pour into little hearts with patience and purpose.
Every day, families trust us with what matters most.
That trust isn’t built online.
It’s built in classrooms.
In conversations.
In consistency.
We’re Not Perfect. We’re Intentional.
We are always learning.
Always improving.
Always growing.
Because the children in our care deserve nothing less.
If you’re looking for a place where your child will be known, challenged, encouraged, and loved , welcome to Pettengill Academy.
We’re not just a daycare.
We’re building something that lasts.