Lightbridge Academy

10/12/2026

Mondays just got a little more fun at Lightbridge Academy Willow Grove!

Every Monday, we’re kicking off the week with Monday Mingle, a chance for our families, friends, and followers to connect, share, and get to know one another!

We’ll post a new question each week. Some will be silly, some will make you think, and all are designed to get the conversation going!

We can’t wait to hear your answers, share a few laughs, and bring our Lightbridge community even closer together. ❤️

So, are you ready to mingle? Check out today's question and join the fun in the comments! 👇

10/12/2026

🎃👻 Spooky Fun, Sweet Treats & Community Connections! 🍬🕸️

We had a SPOOKTACULAR time this weekend at the Trunk or Treat event hosted by our friends at Action Karate Horsham! 🎃

With perfect fall weather, creative costumes, and plenty of Halloween excitement, it was a fantastic day celebrating with our local community!

We loved seeing so many of our Lightbridge Academy Willow Grove families, reconnecting with former students (who are growing up WAY too fast! 🥹), and meeting new families who may soon become part of our Circle of Care! 💜

From adorable costumes to trick-or-treating fun, the afternoon was filled with smiles, laughter, and wonderful memories!

A huge THANK YOU to Action Karate Horsham for including us in this fun-filled community Halloween celebration! We love opportunities to connect with our Willow Grove and Horsham neighbors and celebrate the families who make our community so special! 🧡 Our only wish is that we had been able to take more photos, but we were too busy having fun!

10/10/2026

As a member of our Lightbridge Academy family, you’ll feel confident about leaving your child in our care, knowing they will be 😀 happy, surrounded by ❤️ love, guided with purpose and inspired to 📖 learn!

10/10/2026

Little minds have big feelings. 💛 Through our Social and Emotional curriculum, we help teach mindfulness in many different ways:

1. Yoga and movement classes to learn relaxation techniques
2. Calming corners to manage big feelings
3. Emotions charts so students can point to how they’re feeling today
4. Music and games to keep kids engaged

How do you manage big feelings at home?

10/09/2026

🎉Celebrating Paloma's Amazing Years at Lightbridge Academy!🎉

Today, we’re celebrating Paloma's work anniversary!🥳Paloma has been an important part of our Lightbridge Academy family for 3 years and currently brings their talents, smiles, and dedication to our Purple Cats classroom.💙
To celebrate this special milestone, we asked Paloma a few fun questions about their time at Lightbridge Academy:

💬What is your favorite part of working at Lightbridge Academy?
I love watching the children grow and making connections with them
💙Which of our Core Values do you relate to most, and why?
Care Deeply: I truly care about the children. I want every child to feel safe and loved. I want the children’s families to feel that their child is in great hands!
✨What is the best memory you’ve made while working here?
My baby shower, the office and staff both came together to give me a wonderful baby shower before I left on maternity leave.

👏Congratulations on 3 years with us, Paloma! We’re so happy you’re part of our Circle of Care, and here’s to many more years of learning, growing, laughing, and making memories together!🎈

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Stop, drop and roll…It’s Fire Safety Week! 🔥

A big part of our Lightbridge Academy curriculum is ensuring students learn the basics of safety practices. Throughout each center’s week of activities, students are able to get hands-on experience fighting “fires”, touring fire trucks, crawling under “smoke”, and learning to call 9-1-1.

🏠 Parent Homework: keep the learning going at home! While fire safety is still fresh in their minds, take time as a family to create or review your home fire safety plan. Identify your exits, choose a meeting spot and practice what everyone should do in case of an emergency.

10/08/2026

🚓🚒☕ Breakfast with Our Local Heroes! ❤️

This morning, we had the honor of welcoming our amazing local first responders to Lightbridge Academy of Willow Grove for a special appreciation breakfast!

Our everyday heroes enjoyed a well-deserved opportunity to sit back, relax, and share breakfast and coffee before heading into our classrooms for some fun with our little learners!

Our special guests joined us for circle time, answered the children's curious questions, shared stories about their important roles in keeping our community safe, and even gave our students a chance to try on their handcuffs! 🚔👮

Experiences like these help our children learn about community helpers, safety, and the importance of showing gratitude to those who serve and protect us.

To all of our dedicated police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and first responders, THANK YOU! Your courage, kindness, and commitment to keeping our Willow Grove community safe never go unnoticed. We are so grateful for everything you do! ❤️💙

10/07/2026

👣 Big steps begin at Lightbridge Academy! 💙

We love celebrating milestones of every kind, but there’s something extra special about watching a little one take their very first steps while in our care! 🥹

At Lightbridge Academy of Willow Grove, we’re honored to be part of each child’s journey as they learn, grow, explore, and reach exciting new developmental milestones. From first steps and first words to new friendships and growing independence, every accomplishment—big or small—is worth celebrating!

Thank you to our families for trusting us to nurture, encourage, and care for your little ones. Being part of their Circle of Care and watching their big steps unfold is truly one of the best parts of what we do. 💙👣

10/06/2026

🔥🚒 Fire Safety Week at Lightbridge Academy Willow Grove! 🚒🔥

Yesterday, we were excited to welcome the Upper Moreland Township Fire Department to Lightbridge Academy Willow Grove for a special Fire Safety Week visit!

Our students learned important lessons about fire safety and prevention, including ways we can help prevent fires and what firefighters do to keep our community safe. The firefighters even showed us how they put on all their gear so the children could see what a firefighter looks like when responding to an emergency. 👨‍🚒🔥

Of course, one of the biggest highlights was getting an up-close look at the fire truck — and even taking turns sitting inside! 🚒 Each child also received their very own firefighter hat to take home.

Experiences like these make learning fun, memorable, and meaningful while helping our students become more comfortable with the community helpers who keep Willow Grove and Upper Moreland Township safe.

A huge THANK YOU to the Upper Moreland Township Fire Department for spending time with us and making Fire Safety Week so special! ❤️🚒

10/05/2026

‘Tis spooky season! 👻 If you want to know if it’s too early to dress your little one in that costume, the answer is never! 😉

What costumes are you planning with your child this season?

10/01/2026

Our 🎶Singing Sprouts🎶 enrichment program explores music through singing, movement, instruments, and a variety of cultures and styles, as well as rhythms and patterns!

To learn more about our programs, call us at +1 732-404-1010 or click here to schedule a tour! LightbridgeAcademy.com

09/30/2026

Behind every meaningful learning experience is a team that’s always learning, too.

Each year, every one of our centers hosts a Professional Development Day, giving our teachers and staff time to come together, prepare for the days ahead and make sure we’re all aligned on what’s next. From discussing upcoming initiatives to planning lessons, activities and meaningful learning experiences, every detail is thoughtfully considered with our young learners in mind.

Because creating an exceptional early learning experience takes a team working together behind the scenes to make this the best year yet! 📚

09/28/2026

Preschool vs Daycare…what’s the difference?

Our CEO, Gigi Schweikert, joined a panel of experts on Care.com to help explain.

09/25/2026

✨Our students have taught us to think creatively.
✨Our students have taught us to live authentically.
✨Our students have taught us to love with our whole hearts.

Now it’s your turn. What has your child taught you?

09/24/2026

It’s officially fall at Lightbridge Academy! 🍂