Daycare & Preschool in Bayonne, NJ
Welcoming all
Welcome! We are excited to be a part of the Bayonne community! As The Solution for Working Families®, we are more than a daycare, we are here to support you as an extension of your family and a true partner in your child’s early education and development. Our state-of-the-art child care center is currently under construction and enrolling for Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K. Call us to learn more about our programs and The Lightbridge Promise, the Gold Standard of health and safety.
A Message From Us
Having been around the family business my entire life, it was only natural that I found myself back to my roots after spending 3 years working private equity in NYC. It wasn’t the most ordinary path for a 24-year-old, but I knew I wanted to follow my father’s footsteps in being an entrepreneur and making an impact on the world. I didn’t know where to begin and I found myself in circles looking for the right idea to bring to the family business and then suddenly the idea struck at a family party while being surrounded by almost 10 nieces and nephews. It was then we realized that child care was the perfect complement to our father’s business, an adult day care center.
My name is Manan Shah and together with my brother, Neel Shah, we have been on 3-year journey to find the perfect location for our Lightbridge Academy. The time has finally come, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring Lightbridge Academy to the city of Bayonne and help build the foundation of the youth. This is an opportunity to provide an important service and do what we love, which is growing businesses and keeping that entrepreneurial aspect while making an impact on the world! I live by a motto of “shoot for the stars, and land on the moon” in following my dreams. Not only am I the youngest in my family, but I am the youngest franchisee in Lightbridge Franchising Company. I am taking a leap of faith in my first business, but I am confident and believe in following your dreams and teaching the next generation to do the same. We are thrilled to become members of the Bayonne, NJ community and look forward to meeting you and showing you around our brand new, state-of -the-art facility. We look forward to showing you what the Circle of Care is all about. Let us know what matters to you so we can help you, your children, and your family along life’s journey!
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Upcoming Events
Events in November 2025
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November 3, 2025(1 event) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. |
November 4, 2025(2 events) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. – |
November 5, 2025(1 event) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. |
November 6, 2025(1 event) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. |
November 7, 2025(1 event) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. |
November 8, 2025(2 events) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. – |
November 9, 2025(1 event) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. |
November 10, 2025(2 events) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. – |
November 11, 2025(3 events) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. – – |
November 12, 2025(2 events) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. – |
November 13, 2025(3 events) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. – – |
November 14, 2025(3 events) – Autumn is in full swing and we will continue learning about the season. Leaves are falling and acorns are all around. We will spend the week exploring activities using leaves and acorns! Did you know that Scarecrows are helpers? Scarecrows first started out as a means for farmers to protect their crops and gardens from the harm that birds, such as crows could do. Scarecrows help protect the fruits, vegetables, and grains that farmers work hard to plant. This week we will learn all about them. – – |
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November 17, 2025(3 events) – – – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. |
November 18, 2025(2 events) – – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. |
November 19, 2025(3 events) – – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. – |
November 20, 2025(2 events) – – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. |
November 21, 2025(3 events) – – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. – |
November 22, 2025(2 events) – – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. |
November 23, 2025(2 events) – – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. |
November 24, 2025(2 events) – – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. |
November 25, 2025(1 event) – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. |
November 26, 2025(2 events) – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. – |
November 27, 2025(2 events) – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. – |
November 28, 2025(2 events) – Gobble, Gobble! It’s turkey time. Did you know turkeys are large birds? Some can even fly. We will spend the week exploring activities using while learning fun facts about turkeys! Thanksgiving is here! What are you thankful for? We will spend the week learning different ways to express our thanks and what it means to be grateful. – |
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November 30, 2025
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Our Next Event
- 6:30 am – 11:33 pm, November 14, 2025 – National Pickle Day!
- 6:30 am – 11:00 pm, November 17, 2025 – National Hiking Day!
- 6:30 am – 11:40 pm, November 17, 2025 – November 28, 2025 – Theme: Turkeys & Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving!
- 6:30 am – 11:00 pm, November 19, 2025 – Picture Day!
- 6:30 am – 11:34 pm, November 21, 2025 – National Stuffing Day!
- 6:30 am – 11:34 pm, November 26, 2025 – National Cake Day!
Available Programs
AT LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY IN Bayonne, NJ
INFANT
TODDLER
PRESCHOOL
PRE-K
SUMMER CAMP
BACK-UP CARE
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I enroll my child in Lightbridge Academy at any time?
Yes. Enrollment at all Lightbridge Academy locations is ongoing as long as space is available.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of days per week my child can attend Lightbridge Academy?
All Lightbridge Academy locations are open Monday through Friday. Most programs are available from 2 to 5 days per week. Back-up care is available on a daily and space available basis.