Lightbridge Academy is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 285 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Becky Grovenstein, a multi-unit franchise owner of Lightbridge Academy, was recognized with the inaugural IFA Franchisee Cornerstone Award for her efforts in building a foundation for the brand in North Carolina [[2026-10-22 Q&A with IFA Franchisee Cornerstone Award Winner Becky Grovenstein]]. * Lightbridge Academy's pre-K students achieved a 99% proficiency rate in kindergarten readiness for the first time in its history, with significant growth in academic, social, and emotional development [[2026-09-22 Lightbridge Academy Pre-K Students Achieve 99% Proficiency in Kindergarten Readiness Skills for First Time in Franchise’s History]]. * Rebecca Grovenstein, a multi-unit Lightbridge Academy franchisee, was named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association [[2026-09-05 Rebecca Grovenstein of Lightbridge Academy Named IFA Franchisee of the Year]]. * Lightbridge Academy introduced a Fast-Track Ownership Program, allowing entrepreneurs to acquire centers in various stages of development and speed up the ownership process [[2026-08-10 Lightbridge Academy Debuts Fast-Track Ownership Program to Fuel Franchisee Growth]]. * Lightbridge Academy launched a redesigned website and a new brand campaign called 'Big Steps' to enhance the family experience [[2026-07-18 Lightbridge Academy Reimagines the Family Experience with New Website and “Big Steps” Campaign]]. * Lightbridge Academy was ranked on the Financial Times Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2026 list for the second consecutive year, with over 200 centers open or in development [[2026-04-02 Lightbridge Academy Ranked for Second Consecutive Year on Financial Times Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2026 List]]. * Lightbridge Academy was ranked on Inc. Magazine's list of the Northeast Region's fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year [[2026-03-31 Lightbridge Academy Ranked for Third Consecutive Year on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Northeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies]].
Lightbridge Academy is open for first responders and emergency workers in Delran, New Jersey, providing childcare during the COVID-19 crisis.
Lightbridge Academy provides essential services to communities during the pandemic, operating child care centers as an essential business and offering quality, safe, healthy care.
Lightbridge Academy offers a top-notch franchise opportunity for business owners who want to provide high-quality child care and education to their communities.
Franchisors are strategizing new ways to support their franchisees and customers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Lightbridge Academy hires Benjamin Blake as its new Chief Information Officer to lead the brand's next phase of franchise growth.
Lightbridge Academy ranked No. 182 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list in 2020, following a successful 2019 with industry recognition and accreditation.
Lightbridge Academy franchisee Sumit Arora has opened a new location in Wayne, New Jersey, expanding the brand's presence in the state.
1851 lists the top 10 children's education franchises to watch in 2020.
Lightbridge Academy is recognized on Franchise Times' Top 200+ List for 2019, ranking 406th in global systemwide sales.
Lightbridge Academy continues to grow across its home state of New Jersey, with 36 locations and several more in development.
Over the last two decades, early education and child care franchise Lightbridge Academy has expanded far beyond its New Jersey home, establishing a strong presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Lightbridge Academy's Iselin, New Jersey center receives accreditation by the National Accreditation Commission, marking a significant industry recognition for the early education and child care franchise.
Lightbridge Academy's Signing Sprouts program introduced video modules to teach sign language to children and their families, promoting early literacy and cognitive learning.
If this is your first time as a parent, you might be feeling as if you don’t know where to begin.
Lightbridge Academy franchisees Becky and Brian Grovenstein launch the brand's first child care franchise in North Carolina.
Lightbridge Academy offers quarterly Open Houses to help families experience the brand's educational programming and facilities, increasing enrollment and brand awareness.
Author discusses the importance of preventing burnout in school-age children, citing the impact of extracurricular activities on family life.
Lightbridge Academy, an early education and child care franchise, has signed its first Manhattan franchisee, paving the way for further expansion in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Larry Showfety and his wife needed to find a child care center they felt comfortable entrusting with their children.
Lightbridge Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Lightbridge Academy, supports individuals and families during difficult times, embodying the brand's Circle of Care philosophy.
Lightbridge Academy has seen significant expansion outward from its home-state of New Jersey throughout the northeastern U.S. with 40 locations and 70 more in development.
A comparison of children's services franchise brands highlights the importance of franchise brands adapting to optimize success in the segment, with various technologies being used to support enrichment opportunities and teach life lessons.
Lightbridge Academy promotes two executives to senior positions, with Joanne Sofia becoming Senior Vice President of Operations and Mark Mele becoming Chief Development Officer, to accelerate growth and operations.
Lightbridge Academy plans to open between seven to 10 locations in the D.C. area over the next three years to meet growing demand for early education services.