Recognition of Excellence · Holly Springs, NC · 2026

Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs

1840 Ralph Stephens Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
https://lightbridgeacademy.com/holly-springs-nc/
🏆 Ranked #4 in Holly Springs · 7.4 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Holly Springs
Top 10 in Holly Springs
Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Holly Springs.
Best Infant Care
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Holly Springs. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Most Compassionate
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Holly Springs. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.
Full Ranking Detail
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Lightbridge Academy - Holly Springs is a NC 4-Star, NAC-accredited childcare center at 1840 Ralph Stephens Rd serving infants through age 12 with a capacity of 170 children. Its proprietary Seedlings® curriculum and highly praised teaching staff — known for patience and genuine investment in each child — have earned strong parent loyalty, with families citing meaningful academic and social-emotional growth. The center is a newer entry in the Holly Springs market and is still building its public review presence.

Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care8.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion9.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars7.0

What parents say

“Thank you, Lightbridge, for giving our boys such a strong and joyful start!”
“My son's language and motor development have significantly improved since starting at Lightbridge. He's excited to go every morning!”
“My child suffered from emotional regulation issues and could become quite difficult at times. The teachers were very patient with him and were diligent in identifying his triggers. The center was very accommodating to his occupational therapist and itinerant teachers and are always willing to go above and beyond.”

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Uses the proprietary Seedlings Early Childhood Education Curriculum, emphasizing play-based learning and integrating STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art & Math) with social-emotional development.

Programs & activities: Programs include field trips, splash days, science experiments, themed summer curriculum weeks (Circus, Under the Sea, Fairytales, Sports), and STREAM enrichment projects. Summer camp and back-up care available.

What sets it apart: NAC accredited. Open Mon-Fri 6:30 AM-6:00 PM. Safety features include facial recognition entry, air purification systems, and CPR/First Aid certified staff. Flexible part-time enrollment (M/W/F and T/Th). Live video streaming (ParentView) and Lightbridge Journey App for parents.

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Best Infant Care
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Most Compassionate
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