about
Strategic advisory for childcare & early childhood education
We partner with organizations to plan, strengthen, and grow sustainable childcare and early learning programs—bringing together strategy, operations, finance, facilities, and implementation.
Hands-On Experience
Decades of leadership developing, operating & strengthening childcare and early learning programs.
Experience Across Sectors
Working with academic institutions, healthcare systems, employers, public agencies, nonprofits & childcare organizations.
Whole-Picture Thinking
Bringing strategy, operations, finance, workforce & facilities together.
Practical by Design
Thoughtful, collaborative solutions grounded in what works.
Meet the team
Fran McIntyre
Founder & Managing Director
Fran McIntyre is the Founder and Managing Director of Pendulum Dependent Care Solutions (Pendulum DCS), where she advises organizations on childcare and early childhood education strategy, operations, financial sustainability, facility planning, and implementation.
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Susan Abramson
Dependant Care Consultant
Over three decades in work-life, dependent care, and employee engagement, including leading WorkLife and Childcare initiatives at Yale University.
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Pam Belli
Strategic Advisor
Leads research and benchmarking on childcare accessibility, affordability, and quality to support feasibility studies and strategic recommendations.
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Adrienne Holloway, Ph.D.
Strategic Advisor
15+ years in housing and community development, with deep expertise in strategic planning, capacity building, and government innovation.
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Kenedy Jones
Research & Project Support Intern
Kenedy Jones is a fourth-year psychology student with a minor in entrepreneurship. She joined Pendulum DCS in August 2026, bringing a strong interest in early childhood education, research, and supporting working families.
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