2 Indian Immigrant Moms To Open Childhood Education Academy In Warren

WARREN, NJ — Two Indian immigrants and NJ-based moms, Srilekha Vangala and Nidhi Sharma, are opening Warren’s first Lightbridge Academy this September.

The duo will open the new location at 181 Mount Bethel Road in Warren.

"Warren is a wonderful town with great demographics, but there is a lack of quality child care within the township. Bringing in a brand like Lightbridge Academy will greatly benefit the community by offering parents a quality early childhood education program for their children with the flexibility that they need," said Vangala, who lives in Montgomery.

Vangala is very familiar with Lightbridge Academy and has first-hand experience with the company.

"I started off as an enrolled parent about 10 years ago and ever since have been captivated by its model and the level of care that is provided to children and families. After that, I didn't need much thinking to jump in when the brand started to franchise," said Vangala.

Both Vangala and Sharma have master’s degrees in finance. Vangala has been a senior program coordinator at Rutgers for the past five years while Sharma decided to stay home with her young children but the two bonded quickly after being introduced by their husbands.

"As a parent myself, I know the important role of educational child care in the lives of families and I look forward to supporting them along with our amazing team of teachers," said Vangala.

To learn more visit lightbridgeacademy.com.

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