Hello, and thank you for your interest in Lightbridge Academy of Cherry Hill! We are a New Jersey-based child care franchise company operated by co-owners, Kal Patel and Peter Patel. My name is Erica Archer and I am the Center Director. I hold a Masters Degree of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and my Bachelors Degree is in Elementary Education. I am currently pursuing my second Masters Degree in Business Leadership and Management. I have worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 15 years. I joined the Lightbridge Academy family in August of 2022. Your child’s overall development along with their health and safety are a top priority for us at Lightbridge Academy and our ultimate goal is to be your child’s home away from home! We know that leaving your children in our capable hands takes a big leap of trust, and we thank you for allowing us to have that honor.

The Lightbridge Academy Circle of Care is more than just a philosophy and our core values are more than just a poster on the wall. They are built on a foundation of family values. You can trust that the Lightbridge Academy staff strives to be living examples of these every day. Our center offers programs for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K. Families enjoy state-of-the-art technology including a Biometric Fingerprint Entry, Interactive Whiteboards, ParentView® Internet Monitoring, and Tadpoles; our E-Communication system. These tools all help us reach our goal of keeping parents connected to our center and their child. Our Seedling curriculum will create a solid foundation for a life-long love of learning. It is designed to help infants, toddlers, and preschool children meet key developmental milestones. We also incorporate American Sign Language into our daily routines, Musical Beginnings fosters music appreciation in even our youngest learners, Interactive Whiteboard Technology makes learning come alive in our Pre-K classrooms, and throw in our super fun extracurricular activities‚ that is what makes learning at Lightbridge Academy an extraordinary experience. Hope to meet you soon!