Lightbridge Academy

4.8(27 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Frederick, MD

About Lightbridge Academy

Lightbridge Academy on Ballenger Center Drive in Frederick is a child care center enrolling infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K classes, along with back-up care and summer camp. Families can choose 2, 3 or 5 days a week for children from 6 weeks through preschool and pre-K. The curriculum is the proprietary Seedlings program, with enrichment such as Spanish Sprouts, Singing Sprouts, Signing Sprouts, yoga and Learning Without Tears. Healthy meals and morning and afternoon snacks of fruit, vegetables and whole grains are served. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The center is owned by a partnership of four families. Rated 4.8 from 27 Google reviews, 22 of them five stars. Programs are described by age group, so parents can pick a classroom and read about its curriculum.

What reviewers mention: caring staff (10), safe environment (5), sign language (3), patient staff (3), live camera feed (2), lesson plan updates (2), warm teachers (2), socialization (2), engaged teachers (2), infant care (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes
  • Pre-K class

    Yes
  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes
  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes
  • Enrichment programs

    Yes
  • Meals provided

    Yes
  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Lightbridge Academy

What ages does Lightbridge Academy serve?

Lightbridge Academy takes infants and toddlers, preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Lightbridge Academy cost?

Lightbridge Academy does not publish its tuition online. Call (240) 981-4290 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Lightbridge Academy accept child care subsidies?

Lightbridge Academy has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (240) 981-4290 to ask. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship can only be used at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS.

What are Lightbridge Academy's hours?

Lightbridge Academy offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Lightbridge Academy?

Yes. Lightbridge Academy provides meals or snacks.

Does Lightbridge Academy run a summer camp?

Yes. Lightbridge Academy runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Lightbridge Academy use?

Lightbridge Academy offers enrichment programs. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Lightbridge Academy licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Lightbridge Academy on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is Lightbridge Academy and how do I contact it?

Lightbridge Academy is at 313 Ballenger Center Dr, Frederick, MD 21703. Its phone number is (240) 981-4290. It has a 4.8-star rating from 27 Google reviews.

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