Daycare & Preschool in Rutherford, NJ
Welcoming all
We are so excited to be enjoying fall in our center! We welcome all families to schedule a tour during our Open House event and discover how you can receive 2 weeks free of your tuition! Our state-of-the-art center is currently enrolling for our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten programs. We look forward to meeting you and your family!
Accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs
A Message From Us
Welcome to Lightbridge Academy of Rutherford, NJ! We have been proudly serving Bergen County families including nearby towns such as Nutley, East Rutherford, Secaucus, Wood-Ridge, and Lyndhurst for over two decades, and we are so thankful to have created endless memories with hundreds of wonderful families! My name is Dina Tirgrath and I am the Center Director. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University and have been at the Rutherford Center since June 2011 where I have worked as an Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher in our Mobile Infant and Young Toddler classrooms! I am a wife and a mother to a fun and energetic German Shepherd puppy and an Auntie to my wonderful triplet nieces who have also attended this school! In my spare time, I love to spend time with family, go on road trips with my husband and pup and get involved in the community at different events! Agata Wyszomirski is the Assistant Director. She has her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked for Lightbridge Academy since March 2009. Agata is a wife and mother and enjoys spending time with her family and two golden doodles. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, arts & crafts and photography! We are all family here, and we invite you to join us and our Circle of Care!
We are here for you, working families. We know it isn’t easy to leave your young children in the hands of others, but we thank you for trusting us and giving us the opportunity to be a part of your wonderful family! We provide various ways to stay connected to your child throughout the day! We offer ParentView® Internet Monitoring, a live-feed camera to see into each classroom; our Lightbridge Journey app to send you fun pictures throughout the day, and we introduce a technology in our Preschool – Kindergarten classrooms! You’re never far away during your workday! We are here Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am – 6:30 pm. We invite you to join our Lightbridge Academy Rutherford family!
Sincerely,
Dina Tirgrath, Center Director
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Upcoming Events
Events in November 2025
November 1, 2025 (1 event)
October 27, 2025 – November 7, 2025
November 2, 2025 (4 events)
October 27, 2025 – November 7, 2025
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October 27, 2025 – November 7, 2025
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October 27, 2025 – November 7, 2025
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October 27, 2025 – November 7, 2025
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October 27, 2025 – November 7, 2025
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Our Next Event
- November 11, 2025 – Veterans Day
- November 13, 2025 – World Kindness Day
- November 14, 2025 – National Pickle Day
- November 17, 2025 – National Hiking Day
- November 21, 2025 – World Hello Day
Available Programs
AT LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY IN Rutherford, 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.