Lightbridge Academy opens in Glen Allen

Lightbridge Academy recently opened its newest child care location, at 4916 Dominion Boulevard in Glen Allen. The company has more than 150 child care centers nationally, each offering early childhood education programs for children six weeks to pre-kindergarten.

Glen Allen franchisees Shawn and Mandy Dhingra hosted a grand opening event May 3 to showcase their new space to the community.

“At Lightbridge Academy, our goal is to provide a safe, welcoming environment where young learners can thrive and families trust in the care we provide,” said Mandy Dhingra. “We’re thrilled to be part of the Glen Allen community and look forward to building lasting relationships while helping each child learn, grow, and reach their full potential through our proven curriculum and caring approach.

The center offers accredited programs, a proprietary curriculum, and technology that includes its ParentView Internet Monitoring and the Lightbridge Journey App, which are designed to enhance transparency.

“We’re excited to open our new center in Glen Allen, bringing Lightbridge Academy’s proven approach to early childhood education to even more families,” said Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy. “This new child care center in Glen Allen addresses the increasing demand for exceptional child care in the community, while staying true to our mission of supporting working families. As we grow, our commitment to serving families across the state deepens, with each new center furthering our dedication to fostering the growth and development of young learners.”