Lightbridge Academy of Westwood

Today is my son’s last day at Lightbridge Academy and as I look back at the last two years of him being part of this facility I am so thankful. I am thankful to the teachers and the management staff that always tried to make me (as a first time mom) feel comfortable and always took such great care of my little guy. Here is the bottom line — no one is going to know your child as well as you do… or even take care of him/​her as well as you can. However, this facility is extremely clean, the staff is friendly; the social interaction that your child learns is priceless. They have cameras so you can «check-​in» on your baby from your computer, tablet or phone. They send daily updates, pictures and videos. If you cannot be with your child ²⁴⁄₇ due to work or need a safe place for your child to stay so you can run errands and get caught up with other demands that life throws at you then in my opinion they are the BEST. My son and I both learned so much by being part of this «family.» We will miss the school, teachers and management team — everyone here was a blessing in our lives.

Horrible place. Young girls that have no idea how to take care of children. The people in charge never come out of their office to see what’s going on.

I viewed many, many schools prior to enrolling my toddler at Lightbridge Academy of Westwood. I ultimately chose this school due to location, staff, pricing and the ability to view my child online during the day.
The staff is amazing! Everyone is professional, informative, caring and seems to enjoy working there. It is very easy to drop off and pick up my child (never an issue with parking).
The school is very modernized when it comes to technology and appearance. I like the outdoor playground and appreciate that I receive emails throughout the day including updates regarding my child and the school. The school sends out a daily progress report and the teachers are very informative.
The school also incorporates sign language, Spanish lessons and music.
My son had been a student for about 5.5 months. Although he is only a part time student, I have seen various improvements in his behavior, communication and learning capabilities. He will be starting pre-​school classes soon and I am delighted to see that the school offers a variety of additional classes (ie sports, dance, etc) at an additional fee of course.
If you are seeking a totally academic institution for your child, you may want to try a Montessori. If you want a place that incorporates fun, academics, social skills, standard pricing, modern education as well as modern technology try Lightbridge Academy of Westwood.

My son has been attending Lightbridge Academy of Westwood for 16 months now. The environment is clean, friendly, and secure. The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable about the families that send their children here. We are greeted daily and the children are made to feel comfortable with staying at school. My son loves his friends and teachers from Brown Bears and Green Frogs too! The administrators, Crystal, Ericka and Renee remain accessible and easy to talk to about any questions you may have. They hold themselves to a high standard of care for the children and it is evident in the way they plan their activities and events for the children. The school is so well maintained and clean. The only downside is that my son is moving on to Kindergarten this year. I would highly recommend this school for anyone interested in the best standard of care for their children.

We have been bringing our son to Lightbridge academy since he was 18 months old. He is four years old and will be there for another year of Pre-​K. The facility is awesome, all brand new and with camera option where you can see your child live in the classroom, this option always gave me sense of comfort. I feel so secure with my child being there, you are fingerprinted to be able to open the front door, so the security is top. The teachers are awesome, so caring, hardworking and are so sincere about what they do. They go out of their way to help you in whatever you need, even if you need help in dropping off your child at home. My son has grown so much from what they have offered him, he has been in an environment full of learning, enrichment and so much fun. I Highly recommend this place. WE have had a great experience with them!

Before coming to Lightbridge Academy two and a half years ago, my husband and I thought that daycare may just not be for us. We had a not-​so-​great experience at another center and had come to the conclusion that we may not be able to find a center that could offer the warm, personal and loving experience that we were looking for for our boys. That changed when we found Lightbridge (Rainbow Academy at the time). From the infant room up to the preschool classroom, our sons have received loving, stimulating, and age appropriate activities from trustworthy caregivers. The center is clean. The administrators are approachable and genuine. I found it most comforting that when I did have a minor concern and spoke to the administrator (Crystal) about it, she was already aware and had already taken care of it. That says a lot. Our experience at Lightbridge not only changed our perspective, but has given us more than we could have anticipated. We will always be grateful for the love and support they have shown to our children as well as our family.

My son was the very first student enrolled at Rainbow Academy Westwood when they opened back in 2012. I was in need of a school for my son prior to the Westwood location’s opening and they worked with me to find him a temporary spot in Mahwah (which is also a phenomenal Rainbow location). I initially chose Rainbow because they were willing to use cloth diapers for my son and were open to a flexible vaccine schedule when he was a baby. I stayed with Rainbow because my son has excelled beyond my wildest expectations! As a single working mom, I cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate the care and attention the team at Rainbow gives my son while I am stuck at work. He loves every one of his teachers and classmates, and can’t wait to tell me all about his day when I pick him up. He has jumped between the Westwood and Mahwah locations a few times due to my job relocation, but he’s headed back to Westwood for the coming school year and he is so excited! I would very highly recommend both the Westwood and Mahwah Rainbow Academy locations to anyone looking for safe, reliable and educational childcare!

Apparently people who have worked here can’t review this business without having legal action taken against them. So sad. That should tell you everything.

This place is great! My 2.5 and 1.5 year olds started here a month ago and they are so happy here. They use to go to prime time and they were just miserable there and did not want to go. At rainbow my daughter is always asking me to take her everyday. Every single staff member is nice. You can watch your kids on the camera which is really awesome. My kids use to always cry when I dropped them off but now they never do. Top notch outdoor gym with high fence and shade cover, the best I have seen and I have seen many.
Completely satisfied to the point that when I move to another home, it must be close by.