Infant Program

Creating a one-of-a-kind educational experience for the children we care for and the families who cherish them.

The Solution for Working Families®

Our goal is to ease the stresses of busy, working parents. We know the challenges you face and recognize that in addition to your child needing a high-quality education and nurturing care, you have needs, too! For this reason, we developed industry-leading programs including ParentView® Internet monitoring and an e-Communication app providing a real-time and ongoing connection throughout the day. Parents experience peace of mind with our gold standard for health & safety, extended hours, back-up care, nutritious snacks and meal plans, extracurricular activities, and even occasional evening babysitting for parents to enjoy a night out! 

More Than A Daycare Center

The term "daycare" is often used interchangeably to mean a babysitting service. This is not Lightbridge Academy; we are so much more than just a daycare! We play a transformative role in the lives of families and we take this very seriously. Our proprietary early childhood education curriculum impacts the "whole" child in a multitude of ways. By embracing every moment as another opportunity to learn, all developmental areas are met, unlocking every child's potential including academic success. Our state-of-the-art child care center provides a professional yet nurturing home-away-from-home environment where you and your child will feel safe and comfortable.

We Keep You Connected

  • Parent e-Communication App - Receive reminders and notifications of your child's achievements, photos, video clips, food schedules and more every day.
  • ParentView® Internet Monitoring System - Enables you to stay connected, all day, any day in real time! Login and watch your child having fun and engaged in learning activities throughout the day.
  • Peek-of-the-Week - Stay one step ahead of your child's events and activities. You will receive these Peek-of-the-Weeks to keep you informed of the curriculum, activities, special visitors and all that is taking place the following week.
  • Meal Plan - Lightbridge Academy has nutritious meal options available to choose. We make sure to appeal to even the most finicky eaters, and you can be sure your child is happy and eating well.
  • Snack Program – Nutritious snacks are provided for children to eat in the morning and afternoon including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and protein options they are sure to enjoy!

Infant Program

ALL ABOUT BABY

For infants, every interaction is an opportunity to grow. We balance nurturing care, with the fundamentals of learning in a comfortable environment designed to foster infant development. This happens through individualized care and attention to a baby's on-demand schedule because there is no such thing as a typical day, that is why the daily schedule is determined by your child, not by us. BottleBridge®certified infant caregivers are ready to support nursing infants and mothers, providing full-time peace of mind for your newest arrival. 

INFANT CURRICULUM

Our infant curriculum creates a solid foundation for your little ones future growth and development. By creating strong bonds, learning through play and stimulating their five senses, even our youngest students are encouraged to explore the world around them in a safe and nurturing environment. Primary caregivers introduce a theme-based curriculum which is enhanced with enrichment programs such as Singing Sprouts, Spanish Sprouts and Signing Sprouts.


  • Fine Motor: Infants develop their fine motor skills by clapping their hands to music, picking up finger foods, and holding onto their favorite toys to build hand and finger dexterity along with hand-eye coordination.
  • Language: From hearing to processing sounds to palate development, language skills flourish by expressing wants and needs, repetition, and the use of American Sign Language. This reduces pre-verbal frustration by closing the gap between their desire and ability to communicate while having their needs understood.
  • Movement in Space: When babies are rockin'-and-rollin', cruising along, and taking first steps, they are getting stronger and stronger from head to toe, and it shows!
  • Social & Emotional: Each smile, embrace and encouraging word builds trust and helps children to thrive in social settings, which sets them up for healthy relationships.
  • Cognitive: Stimulating brain function, infants are invited to become investigators and cheer on their discoveries, which builds skills such as object permanence and rationalization.  

STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR BABY

As the parent of an infant, you'll want to know what's going on every minute of every day. We know it's hard to be apart and wonder what your child is doing. That is why we make it a priority to keep you connected. Our daily communication will allow you to closely follow their progress and know what's happening. Here's how we make it easy for you:

  • Parent eCommunication App - Do we go overboard keeping you connected? Of course we do. You will receive reminders, notifications of your child's achievements, photos, video, a food & potty schedule and more in your daily report.
  • Peek-of-the-Week - Stay one step ahead of your child's events and activities. Peek-of-the-Weeks are created to keep you informed of the curriculum, activities, special visitors and all that will take place the following week. You will receive these electronically or in-hand each week.
  • Meal Plan - Lightbridge Academy has nutritious options available for you to choose from. We make sure to appeal to even the most finicky eaters, and you can be sure your Kindergartener is eating happily and healthy.
  • Snack Program - Your child's health and safety is our number one priority. This includes the snacks provided for them to eat during morning and afternoon time. Healthy options include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and protein options.  

Our Philosophy

CHILD

At the heart of our Circle of Care is the child. Surrounded by care, guidance, and the early-childhood educational expertise of our staff, no area of a child's safety or development is left to chance.

PARENTS

STAFF

The needs of working parents are equally important as the care and education of their children. We strive to earn your trust and create a meaningful and life-enhancing relationship with you, one that will help you meet the challenges of balancing work and life.

On the front lines and never forgotten, we pay special attention to our educators. We want them to be deeply engaged, continually growing, and remain with us for the long term, which means the world to parents and children who delight in seeing familiar faces every day.

COMMUNITY

OWNERS

Our relationships extend beyond the four walls of our child care centers through supportive partnerships and participation within the communities we serve. Our goal is to be a valuable asset in every community.

Lightbridge Academy franchise owners are selected with great care, and must share our core values and understanding of the transformative role they play in the lives of all staff and families. You can expect to find the same values shining through from center to center.

From the first hello of the day, to the last good-bye, we want every child to feel safe, nurtured, and excited to learn and grow with us, and for you to consider us a true partner in the development and education of your child. We go beyond what's expected, creating a one-of-a-kind educational experience for the children we care for and the families who cherish them.

The Lightbridge Promise

Our top priority has always been for the health and safety of all those in our Circle of Care. Now more than ever, this is holds true. We are responding to the need for enhanced protocols with the development of the Gold Standard in the child care industry for cleanliness, security and peace of mind — The Lightbridge Promise.

Cleaned – Ongoing throughout the day and every evening

Our facilities follow clear guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing classrooms - including frequently touched surfaces and toys - throughout the day and in the evening.

Sanitized – Continuous air scrubbing and purification system*

Above and beyond the health and safety requirements for any child care system, our centers are installing an enhanced air purification and filtration system with Advanced Oxidation Technology. Similar in design to what is used in healthcare, food processing plants, and other highly sensitive environments, this system continuously purifies the air and sterilizes all visible surfaces significantly reducing infectious airborne pathogens including COVID-19 by purifying the air and removing airborne particulates through HEPA filters.

Secured – Coded entry and state of the art alarm system

This state-of-the-art technology helps to ensure that Lightbridge Academy is safe and secure. From coded entry to silent alarms to internal video monitoring and limited points of entry, our security system, emergency drills and protocols are some of the most advanced in the industry.

Trained – Certified staff in CPR and First Aid

It’s not enough for just a few staff members to be CPR and first-aid certified, everyone must achieve this certification. In addition, every staff member must meet or exceed state-mandated educational requirements and pass thorough background checks to ensure safety for all.

Inspected – Lightbridge Quality Assurance Program

In addition to inspections by state licensing agencies, each center must adhere to Lightbridge Academy quality standards which may exceed state requirements. A quality assurance team representative performs an unannounced inspection of every center to ensure compliance with all requirements from Lightbridge Franchise Company, franchisor of Lightbridge Academy.

Transparent - Secure Online Video Monitoring

Stay connected to your child throughout the day from work or home. Our ParentView® Internet Monitoring System enables you to see your child in real-time over a secure, password-protected internet connection.

The Lightbridge Promise also includes the things that have always brought you peace of mind: ParentView® Internet Monitoring; our state-of-the-art security and entry systems; as well as our requirement that staff achieve CPR and First Aid certification.

* Installation currently in process for all Lightbridge Academy centers.

From the first hello, to the last goodbye, we want you and your child to feel safe, nurtured and excited to learn!

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