Pettengill Academy - Lewiston

With a kind environment and great core values, Pettengill Academy has been a rewarding place to work. When there are issues, management promptly addresses it in a professional yet straightforward manner. Each member of the staff is loving, and we work as a team. Seeing the faces of the bright and wonderful children makes each day one to look forward to.

To respond to the previous review, we follow strict COVID policies such as disinfecting, mask wearing, sick policies and quarantining procedures as well as limiting the number of people within the program. Ratios are always covered even while dealing with the pandemic.

Literally the worst place I’ve ever experienced. It’s not sanitary, they don’t follow protocols. And as far as the employees all they do is swear around the kids and cause drama, and play favorites within the work place. The pay isn’t worth what you do around PA and they lie on there adds about bonuses just to get you to apply. The bosses are super disrespectful, they play favorites as well and there always understaffed. They don’t follow covid rules and safety and the people they hire have no experience with children and never last long.

Very impressed w/ the size of space for the children inside and out and also cleanliness. Admire the extensive variety of planned activities and meals. Was looking forward to the communicative app and updates but very discouraged that after 3 days of my child being enrolled and even 3 reminders, still lack the ability to be able to utilize that aspect - very concerning

I have 1 year child and I need to put my kid in daycare
do you have wanting list and how much it costs

Good morning all! I wanted to come here to give parents who are searching for a trustworthy center for their kids, a little peace of mind. My fiancée and I have had two daycares for our two children before coming to this center. This is by far the most amazing care that we have experienced. The kids both LOVE to go to “school” and both have a blast playing AND learning every single day. They sing songs, eat amazing lunches (different everyday), learn about shapes, colors, and other sensory motor skills. There is plenty of space for them to play indoors, and they have an amazing space for them to play outside when it’s nice out. The staff is wonderful, and seem tocare a great deal about our children. My 1 year old daughter (who is anxious around strangers) absolutely loves every one of her “teachers.” The hardest part of leaving our kids in someone else’s care was the constant wonderment of how their day was going? what are they doing? And most importantly are they SAFE? The answer to all three of those questions became very clear because of the app that they have that associates directly with their daycare! The app update you on all the snacks they eat, lunches, what activities they partake in (arts and crafts, singing songs, playing outside). They even post photos of the kids (only you can see them) throughout the day just to bring comfort to the parent! The app has a feature that allows messages to be sent back and fourth in case of any incidents. It really does bring a sense of comfort to us as parents to be so much involved in the daily activities of our kids.
I will say that they tend to upload more information for our 1 year old than the 3 year old, but it is still amazing to have some peace of mind! I 100% recommend this center for any parent looking for a safe place to intrust the safety of their children!!