Recognition of Excellence · Huntersville, NC · 2026

Lightbridge Academy of Huntersville

12830 Eastfield Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
https://lightbridgeacademy.com/huntersville-nc/
🏆 Ranked #4 in Huntersville · 7.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Huntersville
Top 10 in Huntersville
Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Huntersville.
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Huntersville. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
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Lightbridge Academy of Huntersville is a NAC-accredited center-based provider on Eastfield Rd serving infants from 6 weeks through school-age children, with extended programs including summer camp through age 12. The center features the proprietary Seedlings curriculum with integrated STREAM learning, facial recognition secure entry, live ParentView camera access, and daily app updates with photos and videos. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified, and multilingual vocabulary (English, Spanish, sign language) is integrated into weekly themes. However, the center's NC DHHS inspection record reflects a 1-Star license rating, the lowest tier, with cited violations in late 2023 including expired medications, missing staff health documentation, incomplete training records, and missing fire inspection certification—issues that warrant due diligence before enrollment, though the center opened in January 2023.

Safety7.5
Curriculum8.5
Infant care8.5
Kindergarten readiness7.5
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion8.5
Management6.5
Culture7.5
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0

What parents say

“We've had such a wonderful experience with Lightbridge Academy! My child absolutely loves going every day and feels right at home. The teachers are not only warm and caring but also incredibly knowledgeable, which gives me such peace of mind. The environment is welcoming, friendly, and truly nurturing — it's clear they put so much thought into making it a positive place for children to grow and learn. I'm so grateful for the love, attention, and education my child receives here.”
“I cannot say enough wonderful things after LightBridge Academy. Our baby was in the young infants room at 4 months old.”
“The teachers genuinely know and care about my kids. That level of attention gives me so much peace of mind. They have a great balance of learning and play, and I've seen so much growth in their communication and skills.”
“We are so happy to be a part of the LBA family. When I drop my kids off everyday, I know they are safe, loved, and thriving!”

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary Seedlings Early Childhood Education Curriculum, nurturing the whole child through play, exploration, and discovery. Integrates STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art & Math) learning and social-emotional development.

Programs & activities: Offers Summer Camp for school-age children (6-12) with STREAM projects, sports, and field trips. Back-up care available for occasional coverage.

What sets it apart: NAC accredited; features facial recognition entry, center-wide air purification, and CPR/first-aid certified staff. Open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-6:30 PM; ParentView internet monitoring and Lightbridge Journey App for parent connection; serves ages 6 weeks through school-age; opened January 2023.

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