The Examiner News: Early Education and Child Care Center Makes its Westchester Debut

As more parents continue working from home, Lightbridge Academy offers those in Westchester a welcome solution to child care during COVID-19. The new Elmsford location is owned by Ramkumar Jagadeesan and Joanne McKay. The couple sent their three children to a Lightbridge location and understand the demand for both quality education solutions and flexible care options they can offer to other working parents.

Lightbridge Academy takes children from six weeks old through the preschool ages for half- and full-day programs from two to five days a week. Director Maureen Gioio said drop-in service is also offered in the event parents need an option to watch their children on short notice; however, she recommends that families provide staff at least 24 hours’ notice so Lightbridge has appropriate staffing levels on hand. As of mid-November, there were seven full-time teachers and assistants that oversee a little more than 20 children enrolled in its early childhood programs.

While adapting to a pandemic environment is crucial, the focus for Lightbridge Academy remains on the education and care of children in the area, and all those in their lives, including the parents, teachers, staff and community members.