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Lightbridge Academy

4916 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 230604.4· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
163
open each week
5 days

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About Lightbridge Academy

Lightbridge Academy is a licensed child care center in Glen Allen, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 163 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
163 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 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® curriculum
StaffFirst aid and CPR certified educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended pickup hours
SafetySecure entry, Cameras / live video for parents (ParentView® internet monitoring)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Lightbridge Journey App)
Licensed capacity163 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lightbridge Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Lightbridge Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
163 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID51814
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 12 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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.

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  1. Jun 29, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-180-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Staff shall be of good character and reputation. 1. Staff #1 was asked by child #1's parent why their child was crying upon pick up. Staff #1 told the parent that nothing had happened. 2. Child #1's parent called the owner to request information about why child #1 was crying. The owner called staff #1 and staff #1 stated that the child had fallen out of a chair right before the parent picked up.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L Complaint related: Yes

      “Pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age. In the older infant room, three large pillows were observed on the floor.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1 (3 years old), enrolled for over two months, has documentation by a physician noting a food allergy on their physical examination form and did not have a written care plan.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “***Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency*** When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. Child #1 (3 years old) has a documented food allergy. Child #1 was served food containing the allergen. Child #1 began choking and spitting up the food. 2. Staff #2 reported that the child #1?s eyes were swollen. Child #1 received care for the allergic reaction at a local emergency room.”
  2. Jun 29, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-180-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Staff shall be of good character and reputation. 1. Staff #1 was asked by child #1's parent why their child was crying upon pick up. Staff #1 told the parent that nothing had happened. 2. Child #1's parent called the owner to request information about why child #1 was crying. The owner called staff #1 and staff #1 stated that the child had fallen out of a chair right before the parent picked up.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L Complaint related: Yes

      “Pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age. In the older infant room, three large pillows were observed on the floor.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1 (3 years old), enrolled for over two months, has documentation by a physician noting a food allergy on their physical examination form and did not have a written care plan.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “***Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency*** When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. Child #1 (3 years old) has a documented food allergy. Child #1 was served food containing the allergen. Child #1 began choking and spitting up the food. 2. Staff #2 reported that the child #1?s eyes were swollen. Child #1 received care for the allergic reaction at a local emergency room.”
  3. Jun 29, 2026Visit4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-180-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Staff shall be of good character and reputation. 1. Staff #1 was asked by child #1's parent why their child was crying upon pick up. Staff #1 told the parent that nothing had happened. 2. Child #1's parent called the owner to request information about why child #1 was crying. The owner called staff #1 and staff #1 stated that the child had fallen out of a chair right before the parent picked up.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L Complaint related: Yes

      “Pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age. In the older infant room, three large pillows were observed on the floor.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1 (3 years old), enrolled for over two months, has documentation by a physician noting a food allergy on their physical examination form and did not have a written care plan.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “***Repeat Violation Systemic Deficiency*** When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. Child #1 (3 years old) has a documented food allergy. Child #1 was served food containing the allergen. Child #1 began choking and spitting up the food. 2. Staff #2 reported that the child #1?s eyes were swollen. Child #1 received care for the allergic reaction at a local emergency room.”
  4. Mar 31, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Staff did not keep children's records confidential.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunization record for Child #3 was overdue by 74 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. 1.The physical examination for Child #2 was overdue by 6 days. 2. The physical examination for Child #3 was overdue by 44 days.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1.The record for Child #3, enrolled for 74 days was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody, name and phone number of child's physician, chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 2. The record for Child #4, enrolled for eight days, did not have documentation of viewing proof of identity and age. 3. The record for Child #5, enrolled for over seven months, was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 4. The record for Child #6, enrolled for over seven months, was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody, chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In room #1, four bottles were not dated and two bottles were not labeled with the child’s name. In room #2, one bottle was not dated or labeled with the child’s name. In room #6, one food container was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. 1. Child C’s hands were not washed after diapering. 2. Staff C did not wash their hands after diapering.”
  5. Mar 31, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-A

      “Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Staff did not keep children's records confidential.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunization record for Child #3 was overdue by 74 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. 1.The physical examination for Child #2 was overdue by 6 days. 2. The physical examination for Child #3 was overdue by 44 days.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1.The record for Child #3, enrolled for 74 days was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody, name and phone number of child's physician, chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 2. The record for Child #4, enrolled for eight days, did not have documentation of viewing proof of identity and age. 3. The record for Child #5, enrolled for over seven months, was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 4. The record for Child #6, enrolled for over seven months, was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody, chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In room #1, four bottles were not dated and two bottles were not labeled with the child’s name. In room #2, one bottle was not dated or labeled with the child’s name. In room #6, one food container was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. 1. Child C’s hands were not washed after diapering. 2. Staff C did not wash their hands after diapering.”
  6. Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On October 9, 2025, staff #1 gave child #1 (3 months old) breastmilk that belonged to another child. Child #1 drank 2 ounces of the wrong breastmilk.”
  7. Aug 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill for the month of June 2025.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Room #1, room #4, and room #6 did not have disposable paper towels or an air dryer within reach of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: these products shall be labeled with the child’s name In room #3, one container of diaper ointment was not labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after diapering. Staff #5 did not wash their hands after changing a diaper and prior to touching infant equipment and a toy.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following: (listed). Staff #1 and staff #5 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. 1.Prescription medication for child D, whose last day of enrollment was 103 days ago, was on site and had not been returned or disposed of as required. 2. Over the counter medication for child F, whose last day of enrollment was 32 days ago, was on site and had not been returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry and sex offender registry from one state for staff #1, who has been employed for 22 days.”
  8. Aug 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill for the month of June 2025.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Room #1, room #4, and room #6 did not have disposable paper towels or an air dryer within reach of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: these products shall be labeled with the child’s name In room #3, one container of diaper ointment was not labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after diapering. Staff #5 did not wash their hands after changing a diaper and prior to touching infant equipment and a toy.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following: (listed). Staff #1 and staff #5 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. 1.Prescription medication for child D, whose last day of enrollment was 103 days ago, was on site and had not been returned or disposed of as required. 2. Over the counter medication for child F, whose last day of enrollment was 32 days ago, was on site and had not been returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry and sex offender registry from one state for staff #1, who has been employed for 22 days.”
  9. Aug 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill for the month of June 2025.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Room #1, room #4, and room #6 did not have disposable paper towels or an air dryer within reach of children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: these products shall be labeled with the child’s name In room #3, one container of diaper ointment was not labeled with the child’s name.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after diapering. Staff #5 did not wash their hands after changing a diaper and prior to touching infant equipment and a toy.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following: (listed). Staff #1 and staff #5 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. 1.Prescription medication for child D, whose last day of enrollment was 103 days ago, was on site and had not been returned or disposed of as required. 2. Over the counter medication for child F, whose last day of enrollment was 32 days ago, was on site and had not been returned or disposed of as required.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry and sex offender registry from one state for staff #1, who has been employed for 22 days.”
  10. Jun 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. 1. The record for child #2, did not contain documentation of a physical examination which was overdue by 35 days. 2. The record for child #3, did not contain documentation of a physical examination which was overdue by 19 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. 1.The immunization record for child #2, enrolled for 65 days, was not signed or dated. 2. The immunization record for child #3, enrolled 49 days, was not signed or dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for staff #4 was completed two days after hire.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child #2, enrolled for 65 days, did not contain the name and phone number of the child's physician. The record for child #3, enrolled for 49 days, did not contain the name and phone number of the child’s physician.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. 1.The record for staff 1, employed for 20 days, did not have documentation of completed reference checks. 2. The record for staff #4, employed for 55 days, did not have documentation of completed reference checks.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child: Only with written authorization from the parent. 1. Child D was administered nonprescription medication on June 12, 2025. 2. The center did not have medication consent to administer the nonprescription medication until June 16, 2025.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. 1. In room #1, four food containers and two bottles were not dated. 2. In room #2, two food containers were not dated. 3. In room #4, two food containers were not dated, and one food container was not labeled in a way to identify the owner.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Lightbridge Academy licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Lightbridge Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lightbridge Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 10 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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 care for?

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

Does Lightbridge Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lightbridge Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lightbridge Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 688-4550 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy's phone number?

(804) 688-4550.

Where is Lightbridge Academy?

4916 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060. The nearest other daycare we list is Celebree School of Henrico, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).