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    The Lightbridge Story

    From our founding in 1997, Lightbridge Academy has remained steadfast in our mission as The Solution for Working Families® and a leader in early education and childcare. Our mission to “illuminate young minds while helping everyone in our Circle of Care along life’s journey” is achieved through our brand’s core values and Circle of Care philosophy — a philosophy that brings parents, children, franchise owners, staff members, and entire communities together to support and enrich the health, well-being and, education of children.

    We launched our franchise system in 2011, and currently have over 150 childcare centers open, under construction, or in development throughout Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Colorado, and Virginia.

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      The Franchise Investment that Grows!

      Childcare is a meaningful and enriching industry that can also withstand even the toughest economy. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, for example, Lightbridge Academy proved to be an essential resource for families who needed to balance the demands of at-home learning, remote work, and their own work/family balance. Looking ahead, the need for quality childcare has never been greater, and the demand is only growing.

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      Why Lightbridge Academy: Your Child Care Franchise

      Lightbridge Academy stands out in the booming childcare and early education segment for many different reasons, including our industry-leading technology, refined business model, proven system, high-quality curriculum, hands-on training, and ongoing support. We have crafted an unparalleled body of knowledge, insight, and guidance into an experience that is exactly what families are looking for and what children need. Best yet, we’ve created a business model for franchisees to follow and bring Lightbridge Academy into their community.

       

       

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      celebrating 25+
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      Lightbridge Academy Award

      Franchise Times, Top 400

      Our culture

      The Lightbridge Academy culture is built on a foundation of family values and creates an environment where parents, children, staff members, as well as the community and franchise owners come together as a family to create a trusted Circle of Care. We believe that nothing is more important in a society than the care and education of children, and nothing is more gratifying than the nurturing relationships franchisees build with the families they support. Lightbridge Academy partners with franchisees who embody our core values and have a passion for our Circle of Care philosophy.

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      Financial Requirements

      Lightbridge Academy is a high-value franchise investment, to qualify you will need a minimum of:

      Investment

      We have created and refined our business model over the past three decades to enable franchisees to fully benefit from our proven system. Our detailed process helps franchisees to succeed, avoid the pitfalls of starting from scratch, and navigate the challenges of operating independently. As Lightbridge Academy grows and expands across the nation, we are excited to partner with qualified professionals desiring a career that provides a strong sense of purpose, work/life balance, personal fulfillment, and financial reward.

      Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
      Initial Investment Range Leased Center: $621,233-$937,900
      Purchased Center: $2,611,900- $5,202,500
      Territory Protected Territory in an agreed upon, well-defined area
      Royalty 4% of Gross Revenues During First 6 Months of Operation
      7% of Gross Revenues After First 6 Months of Operation

      WHERE WE ARE GROWING

      If you’re looking to make a difference in your community, Lightbridge Academy has identified available territories in markets all over the country that are primed for scalable franchise grow.

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      Why I Bought a Lightbridge Academy

      In 2019, franchisee couple Greg and Dina Hamwi of Holmdel, New Jersey opened the doors of their very own Lightbridge Academy child care center in Shrewsbury, New Jersey with the goal of raising the bar for education in their community.

      “Children thrive and develop in different ways, so it is our goal to cultivate a stimulating environment that expands their innate abilities through various learning areas,” said Dina. “Our educators encourage children with a ‘learning is fun’ philosophy through play and positive reinforcement and build upon the skills they acquire at various ages of their development.”

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