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BRRRRRR! It's starting to get cold here at Lightbridge Academy! We welcome all Clifton, NJ and surrounding area families to schedule a tour to learn all about the Lightbridge Promise. As The Solution for Working Families®, we are more than a daycare, and 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 enrolling for our Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K programs.

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Lightbridge - Clifton, NJ
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1096 Route 46 West
Clifton, NJ 07013

(973) 777-2377

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Thank you for getting to know Lightbridge Academy of Clifton! We are a New Jersey-based child care franchise company operated by co-owners Peter Patel, Kal Patel, Dave Saltzman, and Vicki Tripodo. My name is Cynthia Cordova and I am the Director at the Lightbridge Academy of Clifton. I joined the Lightbridge Academy family in October 2007 with my Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts. My passion for teaching and love of children have proven to be abundantly beneficial in leading individual classrooms and working with the teachers to lead this school. I am proud to be a part of this special family and look forward to welcoming you as well.

Our 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 and you can trust that the Lightbridge Academy staff strives to be living examples of these every day. Our entire staff is committed to supporting you as parents, making your life less stressful and providing the highest quality of care in an interactive and fun learning environment.

We understand how important it is for you to feel connected to your child throughout the day and we do our best to promote the most open lines of communication. Through various e-tools such as our Lightbridge Journey App®, which enables us to track developmental milestones, and send home daily reports, videos and pictures highlighting special moments we can truly make you part of our daily interactions.

Every moment is a learning moment at Lightbridge Academy and it shows! Our curriculum is designed to help infants, toddlers and preschool children meet key developmental milestones but that’s not all! We also incorporate American Sign Language into our daily routines. Our Singing Sprouts music program fosters music appreciation in even our youngest learners. Interactive Whiteboard Technology makes learning come alive in our Pre-K classrooms.

We would love for you to visit us! We have an open-door policy from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. Better yet, call to schedule a tour and see our expert childcare staff in action!

Hope to see you soon!

Cynthia Cordova, Director

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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.

How will I be informed about my child's progress at Lightbridge Academy?
Effective communication happens on an ongoing and daily basis through our parent eCommunication app. You will receive ongoing and daily reports detailing important classroom announcements, reminders, photos, and videos so you won’t miss a thing! It is also a great tool for doctor visits helping to keep track of important information such as what your child ate, how they slept and even potty details. In addition, teachers will track your child’s development by taking observation notes based on our curriculum. We review this information with you twice a year at our Parent Teacher conferences. Of course, directors and teachers are always available to speak with you at any time.
What is the average adult to child ratio at most Lightbridge Academy locations?
Each Lightbridge Academy center meets or exceeds state regulations regarding adult to child ratios. You can rest assured that your child will receive an abundance of attention from trained and caring early childhood professionals.
1096 Route 46 West
Clifton, NJ 07013
P (973) 777-2377
F (973) 777-2677
Monday – Friday
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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