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Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin

2305 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 115104.7· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$325
year first licensed
2016
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About

About Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin

Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin is a licensed child care center in Baldwin, New York. The state has licensed it since May 5, 2016, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through school age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through school age
ProgramsDrop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumSeedlings® Early Childhood Education Curriculum
StaffFirst aid and CPR certified educators
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended pickup hours
SafetySecure entry, Cameras / live video for parents (ParentView® internet monitoring)
Parent updatesParent app (Lightbridge Journey App)
Licensed capacity154 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $325 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.
Nassau County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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-Baldwin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
154 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#757202
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

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

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  1. Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 7, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Apr 16, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.8(q)(1)(i) Each day care center shall require any and all visitors to the facility to: sign in upon entry to the premises;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(k)(4)(i) for 3-year-old children: there must be one teacher for every seven children;

      Corrected during the visit

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      418-1.10(c)(1) Child care center staff must personally make, or cause to be made, an immediate report to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment by telephone, followed by a written report within 48 hours, in the form and manner prescribed by the Office, to the child protective service of the social services district in the county in which the child resides.

  2. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(b)(4) The staff and volunteers must be in good health and be of good character and habits.

    • Background checks

      418-1.13(b) Child day care centers must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be checked are required to provide the following:

    • Food and nutrition

      418-1.12(z) All containers or bottles of, breast milk, formula or other individualized food items must be clearly marked with the child's complete name.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.5(aa) The following items must be used and stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to children: handbags, backpacks or briefcases belonging to adults; plastic bags; and toys and objects small enough for young children to swallow.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(w) Cleaning materials must be stored in their original containers unless the product's use or the program's health care plan indicates that the product be mixed with water before use. In this case, the container used for subsequent use of the mixed product must state the name of the cleaning material contained within. Cleaning materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin

Is Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 5, 2016.

When was Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. 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-Baldwin care for?

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

What are Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 223-6100 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin's phone number?

(516) 223-6100.

Where is Lightbridge Academy-Baldwin?

2305 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. The nearest other daycare we list is Rascal House Too, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).