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Lightbridge Academy

2 Broad Street, Summit, NJ 079014.8· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$299

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About Lightbridge Academy

Lightbridge Academy is a licensed child care center in Summit, New Jersey. 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section 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
180 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 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 capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lightbridge Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $299 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.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$299
Home daycare$194

Toddler

Center$296
Home daycare$197

Preschool

Center$296
Home daycare$185

School age

Center$140
Home daycare$168

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

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#20SUP0003
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lightbridge Academy

Is Lightbridge Academy licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Lightbridge Academy have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Lightbridge Academy care for?

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

What are Lightbridge Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lightbridge Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 598-8383 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy's phone number?

(908) 598-8383.

Where is Lightbridge Academy?

2 Broad Street, Summit, NJ 07901. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood Program, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).