Why You Should Invest in an Education Franchise
The first step to running a successful business is choosing the right investment opportunity. Many entrepreneurs spend hours researching profitable industries and one of the
Built for your next step
From the work-life balance you want to the award-winning support you need, this innovative early childhood education franchise is guided by purpose and a family-first culture. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, Lightbridge Academy is a proven child care brand that’s built to grow.
Step into meaningful ownership
Guided by purpose
Core values shape every decision. Franchisees benefit from a culture of collaboration, open access to leadership, and a structure that supports work-life balance.
Built for growth
A proven model that offers a clear path to multi-unit ownership, with greenfield opportunity, a 4% royalty fee,** and a recurring revenue stream that drives a $2.6M AUV and $411K EBITDA.*
Outstanding training, support & tools
Franchisees receive 262 hours of support, ongoing coaching, and 24/7 access to an AI business reporting and information platform.
Award-winning Legacy brand
A recognized name in educational child care, with 28 years of experience, 200 centers open or in development, and numerous industry awards.
“The Lightbridge Academy core values really resonated with me. They offer the best of a large and small company. They have the systems, the brand, the power to grow but they remain very flexible and are very true to their values.”
Alison Friedman
Lightbridge Academy Multi-Unit Franchise Owner
Own. Grow. Impact.
Becoming a Lightbridge Academy franchise owner is more than just starting your own daycare franchise.
It’s bringing award-winning educational child care to your community that’s focused on supporting families and enriching the lives of children.
Values that guide us
Lightbridge Academy is built on a foundation of family values. Parents, children, staff members, franchise owners, and the community come together to create our trusted Circle of Care. Franchisees benefit from a collaborative culture, ready access to our experienced corporate leadership team, and a business model that supports work-life balance.
A model built for scale
We know what it takes to thrive in the educational child care franchise space. Our proven model is ready for multi-unit growth, with greenfield opportunities available nationwide. And with a 4% royalty fee** and a recurring revenue model driving a $2.6M AUV and $411K EBITDA,* franchisees are positioned for sustainable growth.
Support for your next step
You’ll never be alone on this journey. Every Lightbridge Academy franchise owner gets a total of 262 training hours, with 182 hours prior to opening and 80 hours of on-site, post-launch support. And our proven operational systems and AI-driven business reporting and information platform are designed to help you run your new center as efficiently as possible.
Innovators In Educational Child Care®
Founded in 1997, Lightbridge Academy started franchising in 2011. With over 28 years of experience, we’re recognized as a top early childhood education franchise by some of the industry’s most respected organizations. Our proprietary Seedlings® curriculum focuses on all areas of growth using a multi-sensory, whole-child approach. The result is a one-of-a-kind educational experience that’s designed to give every child the best possible start.
Your next step starts here
Lightbridge Academy franchise has prime territories available across the U.S., with 200 centers open or in development.
Bring this proven early childhood education franchise to your market now.
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Interested in multi-unit ownership?
Reach out to our Franchise Sales Team at 732-980-1900 ext. 199.
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What it takes to begin your journey
Lightbridge Academy franchise owners who thrive have business management experience and genuinely love children. They embrace our core values, follow our proven system, and understand the importance of early childhood education. Financially, qualified candidates have:
$250K
Minimum Liquid Assets
$750K
Minimum Net Worth
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