Welcome

Welcome to the Lightbridge Academy of Fort Washington! My name is Heather Dear and I am the Director of Lightbridge Academy of Fort Washington. I have been in the childcare industry for over 30 years and absolutely love it! I graduated from Westchester University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Ed. I began my career as a teacher and have held many positions in the ECE community. However, by far, the most rewarding is being a center director. I continually find joy and wonderment in all they do! Through our Lightbridge Academy Circle of Care and Core values we provide supportive and nurturing environment not only for our parents and children, but also for staff. We pride ourselves on the way we incorporate today's technology into our childcare setting. From the moment you check in with Momentpath upon entry to the center, to having the ability to stay connected to your child with our Parentview system, to getting surprise photos and video clips; as well as live daily reports with Lineleader Communication Technology. 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, 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. We would love for you to visit us! We have an open door policy from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. We look forward to hearing from you!