The Brand's Remarkable Success Reflects the
Growing Societal Demand for
High Quality Early
Educational Child Care Across the Country
ISELIN,
N.J., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightbridge
Academy, The Solution for Working Families®
and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises
with over 150 centers either open or in development, is proud to
announce its continuing mission to provide families with
high-quality early educational child care and is celebrating eight
grand openings and awarding 17 new franchises in 2024. Lightbridge
Academy's steadfast commitment to supporting its franchisees,
centers and families has played a vital role in demonstrating how
the franchise continues to be a desirable opportunity for investors
and operators.
"Our growth this year has been truly remarkable, underscoring
the persistent demand for top-tier child care, our team's
unwavering commitment to providing solutions for working families,
and streamlined processes that accelerate the time to open," stated
Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge
Academy. "At Lightbridge Academy, we are steadfast in our mission
to deliver exceptional educational child care that families can
confidently trust as part of their Circle of Care. As we move into
the latter half of this year and beyond, we will leverage this
momentum to extend our reach to even more families. Our proven
business model continues to resonate deeply with both entrepreneurs
and communities, reaffirming our role as a trusted leader in early
childhood education."
Growth Achievements:
- In Q2 alone, the brand awarded eight new franchise
licenses including four in existing markets where the demand
for quality child care solutions is prevalent including the greater
D.C. area, Westchester County, NY, and others throughout the
country.
- As part of its newly awarded franchise licenses in Q2, the
brand awarded a four-pack of licenses in the new Tucson, AZ market to husband and wife team,
Paul and Vee Patel. As parents
to three young children, the Patels are deeply passionate about
educational child care and feel that the smile on a child's face
when they've learned something new is priceless. With 70% of
surveyed parents having difficulty obtaining quality child care,
Lightbridge Academy's incoming centers will help to close the child
care gap for Tucson families.
- Lightbridge Academy celebrated grand openings for five of its
centers in Manassas, VA,
Blue Bell, PA, Frederick, MD, Katy,
TX, and Port St. Lucie, FL.
The brand also celebrated the groundbreaking for two upcoming
locations in Glen Allen, VA and
Valhalla, NY.
- Lightbridge Academy's quality standards continue to rise as
the demand for high-quality child care continues to be a
priority for families nationwide. As a result, five additional
Lightbridge Academy centers in Lawrenceville, Rutherford, Whippany, Millburn, and Fanwood, NJ have received accreditation
from the National Accreditation Commission, an Association for
Early Learning Leaders committed to excellence in the field of
early childhood care and education by promoting leadership
development and enhancing program quality.
Lightbridge Academy continues driving significant growth through
strategic market expansions, streamlined investor timelines
facilitated by key partnerships like Single Tenant Net Lease
(STNL), and the acquisition of second-generation sites. These
initiatives enhance Lightbridge Academy's franchise model,
solidifying its leadership in the dynamic educational child care
sector. Looking forward, Lightbridge Academy eagerly anticipates
upcoming franchise signings, grand openings, and groundbreaking
events in new and established markets. With a steadfast dedication,
Lightbridge Academy expands its Circle of Care, delivering
unparalleled educational opportunities to families across the
country.
Learn more about franchise opportunities
at https://LightbridgeAcademyFranchise.com/
About Lightbridge Academy
Established in 1997, the
company was founded as a family business based on core values and a
Circle of Care philosophy that places equal importance on the needs
of children, their families, teachers, center owners and the
community. Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working
Families®, provides quality early education and child
care programs to children aged six weeks through kindergarten. The
company currently has over 150 child care centers either open or in
development throughout Arizona,
Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New
Jersey, New York,
North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas, and Virginia. We also have years of experience
helping current center owners through their transition with a
careful eye on maintaining continuity of care. The Lightbridge
Promise also leads the industry as the Gold Standard for health and
safety in the child care industry. In 2023, Lightbridge Academy was
ranked #192 on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 and #296 on
the Franchise Times Top 400. Lightbridge Academy has been named a
2024 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review as rated by
franchise business owners and a Top Franchise for Diversity,
Equity, & Inclusion by Entrepreneur Magazine. For more
information on Lightbridge Academy's successful franchise business
model, or information on selling or converting your existing
center, visit LightbridgeAcademyfranchise.com.
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