Daycare & Preschool in Cranford, NJ
Welcoming all
We are excited to celebrate Spring in our center! We welcome all Cranford families to schedule a tour during our Open House Week, April 28th - May 2nd, and discover why we are the best child care option for you! We are currently enrolling for our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K and Summer Camp programs. Be sure to ask how you can receive a WEEK FREE! We look forward to meeting you and your precious little one!
Accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs
A Message From Us
Welcome to Lightbridge Academy of Cranford, NJ!
Hello! My name is Liz Henao and I am the Center Director of our Cranford location. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Education. I have been with Lightbridge Academy since 2009 and have been working with Early Childhood Education for over 15 years! My experience began with babysitting in high school for many families. My administrative experience began in 2018, in which I was able to focus on coaching and mentoring. I’m a mommy to a beautiful baby girl. I am passionate about spending time with family, traveling and anything Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Our Assistant Director, Mariann Finistrella has been with Lightbridge Academy since 2017. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and has been working in Early Childhood Education for over 13 years. She began her administrative career in 2020. She has been married for 31 years and has three children, Joe, Mathew and Marisa. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. During the holidays her favorite past time is to watch Hallmark Christmas movies.
Our Seedlings curriculum focuses on the whole child, incorporating areas such as writing (Handwriting Without Tears), language and literacy, social and emotional development, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math), and utilizing the outdoor learning environment for collaborative learning and play. Our center also offers state of the art technology including a biometric fingerprint entry, interactive whiteboards, ParentView® internet monitoring, and Tadpoles; our e-communication system. These tools all help us reach our goal of keeping parents connected to our center and to their child throughout the day. We strive to meet the needs of our working families as well as our stay-at-home moms/dads who are looking for a program that will offer early education and socialization for their children on a part time basis. In order to do so, we offer our families a flexibility in programming, ranging from 2, 3 or 5 days per week for children ages 6 weeks through Preschool/Pre-K. We look forward to meeting you and having you join our family!
Sincerely,
Liz Henao
Center Director
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Our Next Event
- May 5, 2025 – Cinco De Mayo
- May 6, 2025 – National Nurses Day
- May 11, 2025 – Mother's Day 💐💝
- May 15, 2025 – National Chocolate Chip Day
- May 17, 2025 – Armed Forces Day
Available Programs
AT LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY IN Cranford, NJ
INFANT
TODDLER
PRESCHOOL
PRE-K
KINDERGARTEN
SUMMER CAMP
BACK-UP CARE
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.