---
title: "Early Education Concepts Expansion in DC"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5e26f907-e211-427b-8654-41c2d307b03a
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/bisnow-why-so-many-early-education-concepts-are-eyeing-big-dc-expansions-2710169
category: "Childcare & early learning"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Childcare & early learning"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2019-06-06T22:17:41.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:38:28.428Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/078907997d830e088ef6dbcb62999b135910.jpg
---

# Early Education Concepts Expansion in DC

**TL;DR:** Lightbridge Academy plans to open between seven to 10 locations in the D.C. area over the next three years. The expansion is driven by growing demand for early education services in the area.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2019-06-06. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/bisnow-why-so-many-early-education-concepts-are-eyeing-big-dc-expansions-2710169).*

## Story

Lightbridge Academy is looking to expand its footprint in the D.C. area, with plans to open between seven to 10 locations in the area over the next three years, according to Bisnow.

"Income levels in and around the D.C. Metro area are high, and population density is on the move, too," Mele told Bisnow. "The waiting lists, the income levels and the population statistics of families with children from less than 1 year to 5 years are very high and continuing to grow."

Lauren is the Vice President at No Limit Agency. The Michigan native graduated from Boston University and immediately began her career in public relations.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Education & Childcare (sector)
- location growth (topic)
- Lightbridge Academy (company)
- early education (topic)
- Bisnow (publication)
- D.C. (location)

---
Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/bisnow-why-so-many-early-education-concepts-are-eyeing-big-dc-expansions-2710169). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5e26f907-e211-427b-8654-41c2d307b03a).