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Lightbridge Academy Apex

1075 Newland Ave, Apex, NC 275234.8· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
195
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Lightbridge Academy Apex

Lightbridge Academy Apex is a licensed child care center in Apex, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
195 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity195 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lightbridge Academy Apex has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$307
Home daycare$217

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$201

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$202

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$112

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Lightbridge Academy Apex

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
195 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003754
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 7 visits
  1. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2026

  3. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024

  7. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Lightbridge Academy Apex

Is Lightbridge Academy Apex licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Lightbridge Academy Apex last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lightbridge Academy Apex had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Lightbridge Academy Apex care for?

195, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lightbridge Academy Apex accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Lightbridge Academy Apex's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lightbridge Academy Apex cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 367-9175 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy Apex's phone number?

(919) 367-9175.

Where is Lightbridge Academy Apex?

1075 Newland Ave, Apex, NC 27523.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).