About Our Education Franchise Opportunity
Our Story
Since our founding in 1997, Lightbridge Academy has provided a top-notch early childhood education franchise opportunity for business owners who want to make a difference.
Headquartered in New Jersey, Lightbridge Academy provides early education and child care for children ages six weeks through kindergarten, as well as special programming for children up to 10 years old. We are known as The Solution for Working Families® and are committed to our Circle of Care philosophy, which places equal importance on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners, and the community.
We began franchising in 2011 to expand our distinctive concept throughout the Mid-Atlantic, and our system is currently one of the fastest-growing early education franchise opportunities in America. Franchisees run their own center as an independent business, but they’re never on their own. Our team treats each owner as an integral part of a network that truly cares, supports, and encourages one another.
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Making a Difference for Local Children
The work we do is immensely gratifying, and the relationships that franchisees build with the families they support create a rewarding culture. Lightbridge Academy partners with franchisees who embody our core values and are committed to following the Lightbridge System.
It is through this mutual appreciation of integrity, leadership, and passion that allows us to provide the highest quality of care, education, and customer service possible. With this commitment comes the richest reward imaginable: the happiness and well-being of children and their families.
Lightbridge Academy’s Circle of Care
Lightbridge Academy founders Guy and Julia Falzarano built the company on a Circle of Care philosophy, which is still at the heart of everything we do. Simply put, the Circle of Care recognizes the village that supports a child’s development by placing equal emphasis on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners, and the community.
Our Vision
Transform the lives of all families by treating them as a part of our own.
Our Mission
Illuminate young minds while helping everyone in our Circle of Care along life’s journey.
Our Core Values
Our core values are driven by a desire to nurture and develop meaningful relationships with all members of the Lightbridge Academy family, never forgetting that C-H-I-L-D-R-E-N are at the center of why we are all gathered together.
C-H-I-L-D-R-E-N
Care Deeply
Care deeply with every genuine interaction
Happiness
Create happy memories in joyful environment
Integrity
Be honest and respectful in all relationships
Lead by example
Set the example for all others to follow
Deliver
Consistent “WOW” customer service
Relationships and Recognition
Build meaningful relationships while recognizing accomplishment
Excellence
Never settle for “good enough” by continuously improving and embracing change
Nurture
Nurture each family member in a supportive and positive environment
Meet Our Franchisees
The ideal franchise owner has solid business management experience, as well as a heart for young children and a desire to support their families. If you are looking for a way to make a difference for local children and families, Lightbridge Academy is the right education franchise opportunity.
Every Lightbridge Academy franchisee must believe in our core values and philosophy, share our commitment to follow our franchise business model and system, and, of course, love children and value their education.
“We love that at the heart of their Circle of Care is the child and surrounding them are all of the stakeholders within their support system that are important for their growth and development.”
“Lightbridge Academy is really one-of-a-kind when it comes to innovation, and they were able to quickly respond to the need for enhanced health and safety protocols which has really helped the brand be successful amid COVID-19.”
“We have already received amazing support and are excited to be a part of the community.”
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