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Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest

1016 Holding Village Way, Wake Forest, NC 275874.8· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
199
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307
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About Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest

Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest is a licensed child care center in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
199 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest 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 of Wake Forest

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92004043
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. May 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

  2. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

  4. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 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 Dec 18, 2025

  5. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest

Is Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest licensed?

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

When was Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 of Wake Forest care for?

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

Does Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest's hours?

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

How much does Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (984) 251-8626 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest's phone number?

(984) 251-8626.

Where is Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest?

1016 Holding Village Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Chapel Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

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