Welcome to
Glen Allen, VA
Welcoming all
Lightbridge Academy of Glen Allen is looking forward to opening its doors and becoming a part of the community! We invite families from Innsbrook, Short Pump, and other Glen Allen County families to call us and schedule a tour to learn all about the Lightbridge Promise! As The Solution for Working Families®, we are here to support you as an extension of your very own family. Our state-of-the-art childcare center is currently enrolling infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k programs!
A Message From Us
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
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Upcoming Events
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November 30, 2024(1 event) – Join us Saturday, November 30th, 2024, at The Virginia Cliffe Inn. Time: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Location: The Virginia Cliffe Inn (2900 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA)
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December 6, 2024(1 event) – Join us Friday, December 6th at Meadow Farm at Crump Park for their Story Time & Puppet Show - Do Teddy Bears Sleep in the Woods?
We’ll be there 10:00AM to 11:00AM with our Grab-n-Go Activity Bags, make sure to grab one!
 Come meet the team, schedule a tour, and discover all about Lightbridge Academy! See you there!
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December 7, 2024(2 events) – Join us at Dave and Busters for Breakfast with Santa! Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024 Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM Location: Dave and Buster's Glen Allen (4001 Brownstone Blvd Suite 101, Glen Allen, VA)
– Join us Saturday, December 7th at the Cultural Arts Center Glen Allen for their 26th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Cultural Arts Center Glen Allen (2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
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Our Next Event
- December 20, 2024 – National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, December 21, 2024 – Santa Brunch at The Industrial Taphouse West!
- December 24, 2024 – Christmas Eve! (Center Closed)
- December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day! (Center Closed)
- December 31, 2024 – New Year's Eve (Center Closed)
Available Programs
AT LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY IN Glen Allen, VA
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.