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Lightbridge Academy

1104 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 070064.6· 60 reviews
licensed capacity
181
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$296

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About

About Lightbridge Academy

Lightbridge Academy is a licensed child care center in West Caldwell, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 181 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a 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 parentsSTEM / 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
181 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday: 7:00 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
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumSeedlings® Early Childhood Education Curriculum
StaffFirst aid and CPR certified educators
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (ParentView® Internet Monitoring)
Parent updatesParent app (Lightbridge Journey app)
Licensed capacity181 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 Essex County has a median price of $296 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.
Essex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$296
Home daycare$186

Toddler

Center$287
Home daycare$186

Preschool

Center$287
Home daycare$174

School age

Center$143
Home daycare$150

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
181 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#131200163
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?

181, 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 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lightbridge Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 882-1111 to ask.

What is Lightbridge Academy's phone number?

(973) 882-1111.

Where is Lightbridge Academy?

1104 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006. The nearest other daycare we list is The Orchard School, 1.2 miles away.

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