Lightbridge Academy Announces First Franchise Signing in Colorado

Sara and Zach share Lightbridge Academy's Circle of Care philosophy® and are thrilled to be making an impact within the community as The Solution for Working Parents® with the first franchise signing in Colorado.

About three years ago, Sara and Zach made the decision to leave their separate careers and join forces to build a business that involves the entire family. After much research and thought Sara and Zach took a leap and purchased a turf franchise for Colorado. They hit the ground running and broke revenue records for any startup in the network.

As the business grew, Zach and Sara began looking for ways to provide an even greater benefit to their community. The idea of providing superior early education and innovative care is something they both felt passionate about offering. “We’ve not only found a wonderful franchise brand; we’ve discovered a shared dream worth investing in,” Sara Hilsen said regarding choosing Lightbridge Academy with her husband Zach.

“We see this as a partnership with a brand that is more than just a signed contract; it’s the foundation of our future journey, nurturing not only our business but building the future of the community with the little ones we nurture.”

Lightbridge Academy is filling the local need for high-quality educational child care.

"We're excited to announce our first franchisees in Colorado, the Van Hilsen’s, and extend our Circle of Care to the families in Colorado Springs," said Chief Executive Officer, Gigi Schweikert.

From work-life balance to the award-winning support, this innovative early childhood education franchise is guided by purpose and a family-first culture. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, Lightbridge Academy is a proven child care brand.