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Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs

1840 Ralph Stephens Road, Holly Springs, NC 275404.4· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs

Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs is a licensed child care center in Holly Springs, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 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 12 rules across 5 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs 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 - Holly Springs

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003705
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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.

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  1. Jul 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jul 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

    • 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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024

  6. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

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 - Holly Springs

Is Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs licensed?

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

When was Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 - Holly Springs care for?

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

Does Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs' hours?

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

How much does Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 629-9286 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs' phone number?

(919) 629-9286.

Where is Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs?

1840 Ralph Stephens Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540.

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