Congratulations on taking the first step towards securing a quality educational program for your child! We are conveniently located in the West End of Henrico, near Innsbrook, Short Pump, and adjacent to Twin Hickory. I am Ms. Kathy Reed, the Director here at Lightbridge Academy Glen Allen! As dedicated educators, Dr. Barbara Valentine and I are excited to be part of the Lightbridge Academy Circle of Care, which embraces not only your child but also your family, our community, our staff, and our owners in a nurturing and supportive environment.

With over 30 years of childcare experience, I find facilitating the growth of children, families, and staff to be the most rewarding aspect of my career. Dr. Valentine, our Director of Education, brings more than 10 years of experience in curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, and family engagement.

Lightbridge Academy offers an exceptional curriculum while upholding the highest safety protocols and fostering an environment that encourages strong bonds of care and friendship. Our owners, Mandy and Shawn Dhingra, are parents of two children, which helps them understand the challenges faced by working families.

As The Solution for Working Families, Lightbridge Academy is well-equipped to help you balance your life with programs and services designed to support you. Our Seedlings Curriculum focuses on the whole child, covering areas such as writing (Handwriting Without Tears), language and literacy, social and emotional development, STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, math), and outdoor learning for collaborative learning and play. Families can also expect to benefit from state-of-the-art technology, including ParentView®️ Internet Monitoring and real-time updates through our e-communication app.

Our team is excited to meet you and your family!

Sincerely, Kathy Reed – Center Director

Welcome to Lightbridge Academy Glen Allen! As the Director of Education, I look forward to developing young minds, while also inspiring a love of learning through our incredible Seedlings Program! Our Infant-PreK curriculum was created and founded on five educational theorists: Jean Piaget, Howard Gardner, Loris Malaguzzi, Maria Montessori and Frederick Froebel! As we are an innovative educational academy our classrooms will include both center and theme-based learning, while also introducing students to 21st Century technology! It is going to be an amazing and dynamic learning experience here at Lightbridge Academy!

I cannot wait to watch your little one grow!

Sincerely, Dr. Barbara M. Valentine, Ed.D – Director of Education

• November 28, 2024 – Thanksgiving Break! (Center Closed)
• November 29, 2024 – Thanksgiving Break! (Center Closed)
• 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 30, 2024 – Christmas and Craft Show at The Virginia Cliffe Inn
• 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, December 7, 2024 – Dave and Busters: Breakfast with Santa!
• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, December 7, 2024 – Brunch with Santa at The Industrial Taphouse!