Avimor Academy Opening Summer 2026: New Early Learning Center in Avimor Near Eagle Idaho

Avimor Academy (opening Summer 2026) is a full-service early learning center located in the heart of the Avimor community near Eagle Idaho. As one of the fastest-growing master-planned communities in the Treasure Valley, Avimor continues to expand its family-focused amenities, and Avimor Academy is an exciting addition for residents seeking high-quality childcare close to home.

This center is locally owned and operated by Greg and Rachel Feltenberger, who previously owned four early learning centers in the Treasure Valley. In 2025, they made the tough decision to sell the original four centers and focus all of their efforts on Avimor Academy, bringing their expertise directly into the thriving Avimor community just outside Eagle Idaho.

Greg spent a significant portion of his adult life in the military – he retired in 2014 as a Lieutenant Colonel after 21 years of active duty in the US Air Force. Currently, he is the CFO of US Healthcare Partners and Meridian Advanced Psychiatry (MAP). Rachel is a Boise native who spent nearly 19 years at St Luke’s before transitioning to a full-time business owner. She attended Boise State University and spent the majority of her healthcare career in Cardiology.

Greg and Rachel originally entered the childcare industry back in 2018, when their two young boys were enrolled in a local early learning center. At the time, both still worked full-time in the medical field. In total, they have five children and two grandchildren (and two fur babies).

The opportunity to operate a childcare business somewhat happened by chance. Although they didn’t originally set out to become childcare business owners specifically, a wonderful opportunity presented itself in 2017 when the owner of a small center about 2 miles from their home decided to sell. The proximity of the center was perfect for their young boys to attend and they assumed ownership in January 2018. Approximately six months later, another childcare center went for sale about a half mile down the road. The stars aligned a second time, and they assumed ownership of their second center just one year later in January 2019. Opportunities continued to present themselves and in October 2020 (yes, right in the middle of the COVID lockdowns), their third center opened in South Meridian. Business expansion slowed for a number of years however in Spring 2024, Greg and Rachel took over the building of childcare center that had gone out of business.

Due to the enormous success of the brand-new center that had opened in 2020, Greg and Rachel continued to talk to people in the community about future locations for early learning centers. Many families were experiencing challenges with finding childcare close to their home (in many areas of the Treasure Valley) or a center that was a good ‘fit’ for their family. It occurred to them on a drive to Garden Valley that the Avimor community near Eagle Idaho was not only booming but that no other childcare options were available to residents within a reasonable distance. For families living in Avimor, commuting into Boise, Meridian, or Eagle Idaho for childcare has become increasingly challenging as the region continues to grow.

They immediately called the community developer to inquire about an available lot and the rest is history.

The concept for Avimor Academy blends 8 years of prior early learning experience with the beauty and quality standards that have come to define Avimor. Known for its open space, foothills setting, and family-friendly lifestyle near Eagle Idaho, Avimor is designed to support working families who want convenience without sacrificing quality of life. Although there is no “perfect” center, many months of research combined with industry collaborations have resulted in a modern yet welcoming (and very safe!) facility that will care for over 250 local children.

The project will bring up to 40 jobs to the Avimor community and surrounding Eagle Idaho area, including positions of entry-level/float teacher, lead and assistant teachers for all age groups infant through school age before/after care, program coordinators (infant/toddler and preschool), chef extraordinaire, and Director/Assistant Director. Part-time opportunities for substitute and volunteer teachers will also be available. Hiring for these positions will begin sometime in February/March 2026.

Similarly, pre-enrollments for all classrooms will begin in early 2026 for families living in Avimor, Eagle Idaho, and nearby Treasure Valley communities who are eager to reserve a spot in the program. On-site meetings with families may not occur until construction is complete and the certificate of occupancy has been issued. Rachel (along with the future director) is planning to host a number of open house-style meetings at the Avimor Community Center in March/April 2026.

As Avimor Academy is now the only center for Greg and Rachel, Rachel is excited to dedicate far more time than ever before to supporting this important business. She understands how vital this service is for working families and has a strong vision of building partnerships with families in Avimor, Eagle Idaho, and the surrounding Treasure Valley communities.

To learn more Visit https://www.avimoracademy.com/