William Lipovsky
Short Answer — Lightbridge Academy’s tuition prices range from around $675 to $1,575 per month. Costs vary by your child’s age, attendance schedule, and location. Additional costs to consider are a registration fee, deposit, meal plan, camera access, and additional programs.
Lightbridge Academy Tuition Costs
Tuition prices at Lightbridge Academy vary by location, your child’s age, and the program schedule.[1]
The table below offers a price range of what you can expect to pay, listed by age and part-time care versus full-time care.
Lightbridge Academy doesn’t post its rates online, and some locations won’t provide prices over the phone. However, we contacted representatives in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and North Carolina to gather tuition quotes.
| Program | Part-Time Tuition Range | Full-Time Tuition Range |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (Six weeks to 12 months) | $900 to $1,200 monthly | $1,600 to $1,850 monthly |
| Toddler (One to two years) | $850 to $1,200 monthly | $1,400 to $1,800 monthly |
| Preschool (Three years) | $800 to $1,100 monthly | $1,400 to $1,500 monthly |
| Pre-K (Four years) | $760 to $1,100 monthly | $1,360 to $1,400 monthly |
| Kindergarten (Five years) | $750 to $1,100 monthly | $1,360 to $1,400 monthly |
| Summer Camp (Six years and up) | Not available | $1,200 to $1,300 monthly |
Keep in mind that locations set their own age limits for each program, including summer camp programs; your local academy may not offer summer camp for older school-aged children.[1]
Additional Costs
There are a few additional charges you should expect to pay after enrolling at Lightbridge Academy. We detail them below.
Note that some additional programs are optional, but other charges — like registration fees — are mandatory.
Registration Fees
You can expect to pay an annual registration fee of $150 to $200 per child.[1]
Some locations will reduce this fee to $100 per year after your child’s first year of enrollment.[1]
Deposits
Some locations require a deposit of half of the first month’s tuition, an entire month’s tuition, or a full and half month’s tuition.[1]
Meal Plans
Meal options vary by location and include choices for lunches, as well as morning and afternoon snacks.[2]
Prices generally range from $20 to $100 per month, per child.[1]
Camera Access
Lightbridge Academy allows you to watch what your child is doing during the day through its WatchMeGrow internet monitoring tool.[3]
You can opt into and out of this service at any time. If you opt into camera access, you’ll pay a monthly fee of $25 to $45 per family.[1]
Additional Programs
If your local Lightbridge Academy offers a summer camp program, it may charge an added $100 to $150 to cover camp activities.[1]
This fee applies for children of all ages who will attend participating Lightbridge centers during the summer.[1]
Discounts
You may be eligible for discounts on your child’s tuition. Eligibility varies by location and each family’s circumstances.
Options include:
- Corporate Advantage Program: Your employer may offer a benefits package that includes a discount on Lightbridge Academy tuition.[4]
- Multiple child discount: Many locations will reduce the tuition rate of your oldest child by 10% when you enroll more than one child.[1]
Payment Methods and Schedule
Each Lightbridge Academy sets its own payment methods and schedules. However, every location we contacted requires a monthly payment.[1]
Generally, you can make payments by debit card, credit card, or directly from your bank account.[1]
Price Comparison
To compare Lightbridge Academy’s costs with other schools, see our research on the tuition and fees at Everbrook Academy, Primrose Schools, Gardner Schools, Bright Horizons, La Petite Academy, and Goddard Schools.
