Lightbridge Academy Breaks Ground in Wake Forest, NC

Lightbridge Academy®, The Solution for Working Families® and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises, announces the expansion of its North Carolina footprint with a new center coming to the Wake Forest market. The new Lightbridge Academy center will be located at 1016 Holding Village Way and is slated to open in Summer 2025.

As part of its commitment to supporting the local community, Lightbridge Academy of Wake Forest made a donation at its groundbreaking event on October 2 to the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential food and support to local families in need. This donation reflects Lightbridge Academy's dedication to helping vulnerable individuals in the Wake Forest area by ensuring their immediate needs are met during challenging times.

After encountering difficulties finding safe childcare for their daughter, franchisees Shelby and Brian Kachel discovered Lightbridge Academy and immediately recognized it as the solution they had been seeking. They were particularly impressed by the academy’s strong focus on security with features such as classroom cameras and its traditional, family-centered values. Inspired by their personal experience and driven by a desire to provide the same high-quality care to others, the Kachels are now committed to expanding Lightbridge Academy to serve even more families within their community.

“As parents, we know firsthand the challenges of finding trustworthy childcare,” said Brian. “When we found Lightbridge Academy, it was clear to us that it stood out from the competition—not just in terms of curriculum, but in its entire approach to early childhood education. We’re thrilled to break ground on this new center and look forward to providing families in the community with the same comfort and quality care that greatly impacted our own family.”

Lightbridge Academy has already seen success in North Carolina bringing its Circle of Care philosophy to locations in Apex, Huntersville, Durham, Holly Springs and Steele Creek opening soon. The company has established itself as The Solution for Working Families®, making a significant difference in local communities with its top-tier early education programs. Expanding into Wake Forest represents more than just a new childcare opportunity; it underscores a dedication to supporting both parents and children as the brand continues its growth across the state.

"The Lightbridge Academy program fosters a nurturing and enriching environment designed to bridge the gap between home and school. Our cutting-edge technology sets the gold standard for health and safety in our centers. Additionally, families can stay connected with their children through the ParentView® internet monitoring system and our Lightbridge Journey App," said Craig Murray, Chief Development Officer at Lightbridge Academy. "Our commitment remains focused on creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment, paired with an innovative curriculum, to help children achieve their full academic, social, and emotional potential."

Lightbridge Academy also offers franchisees comprehensive, hands-on training that covers every aspect of the business—from fostering the company culture to mastering operational systems and curriculum. In addition, owners benefit from a dedicated business coach, continuous guidance in business development and management, as well as strategic support in advertising and marketing.

Looking ahead, in addition to Wake Forest, NC the brand is focusing on establishing a presence in the flourishing markets of Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and others across the United States. During site selection, Lightbridge Academy uses a customized technology platform and analytic modeling to perform extensive research. This proactive approach to market planning and site selection has helped Lightbridge Academy identify prime areas like Wake Forest to open new centers.

To learn more about Lightbridge Academy’s programs, visit LightbridgeAcademy.com. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit https://lightbridgeacademy.com/franchise/.