New Location Expands Access to High-Quality Early Education and Child Care for Local Families
MANSFIELD, Texas — Lightbridge Academy, renowned as The Solution for Working Families® and a leader in educational child care with over 200 centers either open or in development, is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its newest location in Texas, located in Mansfield.
Lightbridge Academy of Mansfield provides exceptional early childhood education programs for children ages six weeks to pre-Kindergarten, designed to support busy working families with the high-quality care they can trust.
Franchisee Oluremi Fabilola invites local families to attend the Grand Opening event onSaturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. Attendees will learn more about early childhood education program and how their curriculum prepares children to thrive in an environment that balances early childhood education and nurturing care while supporting busy families. Guests will have the chance to tour the center’s classrooms, explore innovative technology demonstrations, and enjoy a festive atmosphere. To mark the occasion, the center is offering an exclusive $1,000 enrollment promotion available only during the event.
“Mansfield is a community where families deserve access to quality early education and child care close to home,” said Fabilola. “We’re excited to bring Lightbridge Academy’s approach to early learning to the area and create a place where children can build confidence, explore their interests, and develop the skills they need for the years ahead. We look forward to becoming a trusted resource for Mansfield families as their children grow.”
Lightbridge Academy is The Solution for Working Families®, offering a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. With the recent opening of its Mansfield location, the brand continues to meet the growing demand for high-quality educational child care—an industry expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 6.02%, according to Grand View Research. As a recognized leader in the essential child care sector, Lightbridge Academy has built a flourishing franchise network rooted in innovation, trust, and academic excellence.
Accredited programs, a proprietary curriculum, and cutting-edge technology including ParentView® Internet Monitoring and the Lightbridge Journey App support the evolving needs of busy working families. These signature features not only enhance transparency and engagement but also solidify Lightbridge Academy’s position as the premier choice for early education. Empowering its franchisees to create lasting impact within their communities, Lightbridge Academy is strategically expanding to serve more families nationwide, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in nurturing the next generation.
“We’re thrilled to expand Lightbridge Academy’s presence in Texas with the opening of our Mansfield center, bringing our proven approach to early childhood education to more local families,” said Gigi Schweikert, CEO of Lightbridge Academy. “This new location reflects our continued commitment to supporting working families by providing high-quality child care and educational experiences that help children learn and thrive. As we continue to serve families across Texas, we remain focused on creating nurturing environments where young learners can build a strong foundation for future success.”
To book a tour and learn more about Lightbridge Academy’s early childhood education programs in Mansfield, visit LightbridgeAcademy.com/Mansfield-TX.
About Lightbridge Academy
Established in 1997, the company was founded as a family business based on core values and a Circle of Care philosophy that places equal importance on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners and the community. Lightbridge Academy, Innovators in Educational Child Care®, provides quality early education and child care programs to children aged six weeks through Kindergarten. The company currently has over 200 child care centers either open or in development throughout Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The Lightbridge Promise also leads the industry as the Gold Standard for health & safety in the child care industry. In 2026, the brand was included in Financial Times’ Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies list, awarded Franchise Business Review’s Franchisee Satisfaction Award and ranked #129 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list. In 2025, the brand ranked in Entrepreneur’s list of Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owner, was featured on Franchise Times Fast & Serious list, and ranked #248 in Franchise Times Top 400 list. For more information or to schedule a center tour, visit LightbridgeAcademy.com.