Lightbridge Academy Bayonne, NJ – Early Childhood Programs & Summer Camp
Lightbridge Academy Bayonne, NJ, 191 Lefante Way, Bayonne, NJ 7002
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Lightbridge Academy Bayonne, NJ – Early Childhood Programs & Summer Camp offers activities that include sensory exploration, early learning, music, Spanish, sign language, and yoga. The program uses a proprietary Seedlings® curriculum and includes the Circle of Care® approach that involves parents, children, teachers, and the community. Families also have access to ParentView® internet monitoring, the Lightbridge Journey App, and live video streaming.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
All staff members are required to complete background checks, fingerprinting, and hold CPR and first aid certification, and lead teachers must meet mandatory state credentials. The staff includes certified teachers and first aid and CPR certified educators. The program operates in a state-of-the-art child care center with secure entry and live video streaming as part of its security features.
The leadership team includes Manan Shah, the youngest franchisee in Lightbridge Franchising Company, and Neel Shah. Manan Shah spent 3 years working in private equity in New York City before joining the family business, and both Manan and Neel Shah spent 3 years searching for the location for their Lightbridge Academy. The program states that it is more than a daycare and describes its role as an extension of the family and a partner in a child’s early education and development.
The program’s curriculum meets accreditation standards and follows The Lightbridge Promise, described as the Gold Standard of health and safety. Unique features include back-up care, extended pickup hours, and healthy snack options such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins offered in both the morning and afternoon. The program notes that it is excited and thrilled to be part of the Bayonne, NJ community.
Parent feedback describes teachers who know and care about the children, a balance of learning and play, and growth in communication and skills. Families mention warm staff, a beautiful facility, and strong communication with parents, including pictures and live camera access. Several parents report that their children are thriving socially, emotionally, and educationally, enjoy their daily interactions, and are learning, playing, and building friendships in what they describe as a positive environment that feels like a family.
Last updated July 7, 2026.
• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
All staff members are required to complete background checks, fingerprinting, and hold CPR and first aid certification, and lead teachers must meet mandatory state credentials. The staff includes certified teachers and first aid and CPR certified educators. The program operates in a state-of-the-art child care center with secure entry and live video streaming as part of its security features.
The leadership team includes Manan Shah, the youngest franchisee in Lightbridge Franchising Company, and Neel Shah. Manan Shah spent 3 years working in private equity in New York City before joining the family business, and both Manan and Neel Shah spent 3 years searching for the location for their Lightbridge Academy. The program states that it is more than a daycare and describes its role as an extension of the family and a partner in a child’s early education and development.
The program’s curriculum meets accreditation standards and follows The Lightbridge Promise, described as the Gold Standard of health and safety. Unique features include back-up care, extended pickup hours, and healthy snack options such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins offered in both the morning and afternoon. The program notes that it is excited and thrilled to be part of the Bayonne, NJ community.
Parent feedback describes teachers who know and care about the children, a balance of learning and play, and growth in communication and skills. Families mention warm staff, a beautiful facility, and strong communication with parents, including pictures and live camera access. Several parents report that their children are thriving socially, emotionally, and educationally, enjoy their daily interactions, and are learning, playing, and building friendships in what they describe as a positive environment that feels like a family.
Last updated July 7, 2026.
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