Lightbridge Academy opens early childhood center in Mansfield

Lightbridge Academy has opened an early childhood education and child care center in Mansfield, adding a new option for families with children from 6 weeks old through pre-kindergarten. Franchisee Oluremi Fabilola welcomed local families at a grand-opening event Oct. 17.

The center is designed to combine early education with care for working families. Its opening expands Lightbridge Academy’s presence in Texas, according to CEO Gigi Schweikert, and brings the company’s programs to families in Mansfield.

The company says it has more than 200 centers either open or in development. The announcement did not state the Mansfield center’s capacity, enrollment, tuition or operating hours.

What the center offers

Lightbridge Academy says its Mansfield programs serve infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children, with care through pre-kindergarten. The company describes its curriculum as a way to prepare children for later learning while providing a nurturing environment.

The company says the center uses its proprietary curriculum, ParentView Internet Monitoring and the Lightbridge Journey App. At the opening event, guests toured classrooms and saw demonstrations of the center’s technology. The announcement did not provide details about the curriculum’s specific subjects or daily schedule.

Who operates it

Fabilola is the franchisee behind the Mansfield location. In a statement, Fabilola said the center is intended to give families access to early education and child care close to home. Schweikert said the opening expands the company’s reach in Texas.

Lightbridge Academy operates as a franchise network, according to the company. The announcement did not give the Mansfield center’s street address or say when enrollment began. Families can request a tour through the company’s Mansfield page.

This report draws on information from mansfieldrecord.com.