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Lightbridge Academy Celebrates Groundbreaking in Indian Land, SC

Lightbridge Academy Strengthens Its South Carolina Footprint with a New Center, accommodating local children and educators

Indian Land, SC - On November 19th, Lightbridge Academy®, The Solution for Working Families® , celebrated the groundbreaking for its newest early education center in Indian Land, SC. The center will be located at 1091 Edgewater Corporate Parkway, Indian Land, South Carolina 29707 and is expected to open in 2026.

The Indian Land center marks the next endeavor in Lightbridge Academy’s expansion into the South Carolina market, serving as an imporant resource for local families. Rooted in the brand’s signature Circle of Care® philosophy, the new centers will provide a nurturing and collaborative environment where families feel supported, connected, and confident in their child’s early learning journey.

In celebration of the milestone, Lightbridge Academy made a $500 donation at its groundbreaking event to the Ronald McDonald House in Charlotte NC, which provides compassionate support to families of children receiving medical care, ensuring they can stay close to the care their child needs. This contribution reflects Lightbridge Academy’s dedication to uplifting local families and reinforces its mission to strengthen the communities it serves through meaningful, family-focused initiatives.

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Lightbridge Academy centers are known for blending care with an innovative curriculum that supports the whole child; academically, socially, and emotionally. Through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences and a balance of structured education and creative play, the curriculum empowers children to build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

“At Lightbridge Academy, we work to create environments that truly bridge the gap between home and school,” said Craig Murray, Chief Development Officer at Lightbridge Academy. “With our ParentView® internet monitoring system and Lightbridge Journey App, parents can remain connected and part of their child’s day. These innovative tools provide peace of mind while our teachers focus on delivering an engaging curriculum that fosters every child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.”

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The new Indian Land location will welcome children from six weeks through kindergarten and is set to open its doors as part of Lightbridge Academy’s ongoing mission to support working families with high-quality early education and care.

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