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295 West Grand Ave
Montvale, NJ 07645
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Montvale, NJ
Lightbridge ACADEMY has become home for us. We love the staff and feel like we know everyone even if they’re not in our child’s class. In fact, our son loves his teachers so much that he invited them to his birthday party… And they came! As a working parent, I find it gratifying and comforting to know that I can leave my son in competent and caring hands.
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The attention given to children and communication with parents is wonderful.
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River Vale, NJ
Our experience with Lightbridge Academy of Montvale, NJ has been nothing short of exceptional! Our son has been attending daycare since he was 4 months old and he will be turning 1 in two weeks! He has grown so much this year and his socialization and mobility skills are enhanced as a result of being in daycare with such wonderful and involved staff. The Director Sue, Asst Director Andi, and Administrator Amanda have been so supportive to any and all needs/requests we have had this year. Every single teacher and teacher assistant involved in our son's care have gone above and beyond in the work that they do. They tend to each child's needs promptly and provide all caregiving at a high level to ensure we are always comfortable and confident that our son is in the best of hands! They are diligent with logging our son's activity daily in the app and provide pictures and updates, which we love! We also enjoy the added feature of having access to the video livestream in our son's classroom and get to be a fly on the wall and watch our son in real time! The facility is set up like a school with individual classrooms down the hallways as well as large gym room space and an outdoor area with playgrounds for both the babies/toddlers and older ages. We look forward to our son continuing his time with Lightbridge Academy until he transitions to kindergarten, where he will be more than prepared for a successful school experience!
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This daycare has been wonderful. We feel our child has been learning so much and is also safe! She is always happy to go to school and see her friends and teachers.
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Park Ridge, NJ
Hire teachers who don’t abuse children & hire competent teacher, not just useless bodies in a room
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After multiple conversations and no improvements were made I doubt anything can be done. The year is over and we will be leaving for another school. My daughter watched TV and did no projects the entire year. Teachers constantly changing no direction no instruction. A complete disappointment
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Inconsistency in the pre-k classroom.
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Pearl River, NY
We recommended lightbridge to 3 families when we started there nearly 2 years ago. However, as of late we have found that the lack of communication- specifically when it comes to changes in staff- is unsettling and disappointing. It usually takes me having to raise a concern before a note or message is sent out. It would be nice for staff to be a bit more proactive when it came to making parents aware of impending classroom staff changes.
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Pearl River, New York
While the staff is lovely there is a significant turnover of teachers and very little communication around changes. It’s disconcerting and frustrating.
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Montvale, New Jersey
Dear Lightbridge Team Kindly find the feedback regarding my recent visit to your center. First I would recommend improving the organization and planning of scheduled appointments. I had booked a visit in advance which should have meant the team was aware of my arrival. However, when I reached the center, it appeared that no one was expecting us. The appointment confirmation mentioned that this would include a tour, yet we were not informed beforehand that noon coincides with the children’s nap time, meaning I was unable to observe the facilities or classrooms in operation. This was quite disappointing, as seeing the environment was one of the main reasons for my visit. Additionally, during the visit I was repeatedly told that the classes may have already reached maximum capacity and that availability would need to be checked. This is important information that ideally should be communicated before asking parents to schedule and travel for a visit. I would also suggest better alignment between your advertised goals and the information provided during tours. Your social media and promotional materials present the center as a place focused on supporting children’s development and preparing them for school. However, during my discussion with Andy, I was only given a basic daily schedule (what children do at certain times), rather than any explanation of how the center supports individual developmental needs. I shared details about my child and my expectations, but I did not receive any clear reassurance or plan explaining how the center would specifically help my child. As you know, every child develops differently, and a learning center should be prepared to explain how it supports a variety of developmental paths. Unfortunately, I left feeling disappointed and somewhat misled, as the experience felt closer to a daycare visit than to what had been presented as a structured learning center. I hope this feedback is helpful in improving the experience for future parents considering your center.
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Upper Saddle River, NJ
The staff is wonderful and keep me up to date daily with my son’s activities and well being
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Saddle River, New Jersey
The warmth of the staff and also the cleanliness.
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All staff provide impeccable service to the social development and education of students. The communication provided by all staff is wonderful. We know our child is in the best place at Lightbridge Academy.
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Montvale, New Jersey
My child’s comfort level and curriculum. I love being comfortable with leaving her everyday in a new environment and she’s happy during drop off and pick ups.
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We are very happy with Lightbridge Montvale and the care that they provide for our infant daughter. We feel that she is safe, surrounded by great care takers and is appreciated as a unique individual. We love the consistency of care and we'd recommend LightBridge to all friends and family.
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My son was one of the original kids at the Montvale location. Literally since the day the facility opened the entire staff has always made my son feel like home. There were days he was literally the only kid in the entire building, but he still was treated exceptionally by everyone. Fast-forward to now the daycare is extremely busy, but the quality of care has not diminished at all. We will always be thankful for Montvale light bridge. The wonderful people at the daycare have been a Cornerstone in the development of my son.
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Tappan, NY
I love that there is a balance of learning objectives: art/letters/physical activity etc. My son excelled this year and it was a combination of the programs they teach and the staff who create an environment conducive to learning for young children.
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Tappan, NY
Lightbridge academy in Montvale NJ has been a great experience for my son and I. He was constantly challenged academically and he received love and support from all staff. It is a nuturing environment where kids can grow and learn at their own pace. There are constantly new activities and crafts on a regular basis.
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Pearl River, NY
Overall we are very pleased with Lightbridge!! One thing I think can be improved is the consistency of teachers in each classroom. My child has been at Lightbridge for almost 8 months and during that time he has had MANY different teachers and not all changes are communicated to parents. I understand that there needs to be some rotation due to scheduling but one or two consistent teachers for each classroom I think would provide continuity for both the children and parents.
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The staff and teachers at Lightbridge are truly wonderful. They care deeply about the children, and it shows in how they interact with them every day. My daughter loves going to daycare—she especially adores Ms. T, Ms. Nikki, and Andi. I feel confident leaving her in their care, and anytime I’ve had a concern, the team has been open, responsive, and willing to make adjustments when possible. The only hesitation I have in recommending the center is the limited outdoor time the children receive. Even on beautiful days with ideal weather conditions, they are often kept inside. Outdoor play is incredibly important for young children’s development, and I wish more of an effort was made to get them outside regularly—ideally for at least an hour a day. It would also be helpful to have a clear, written policy explaining the weather criteria for outdoor play (e.g., temperatures between 30–95°F, no rain or snow, etc.). It’s disappointing to see kids indoors when the weather is perfect for outdoor exploration.
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