Day care center · Centerville, OH · reviewed since 2025
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 105 daycare centersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 99%
5.0★★★★★40 Google reviews · 12 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Lightbridge Academy five stars based on forty reviews, with the owner responding to seventy-five percent of comments. Parents frequently highlight the staff's patience, professional demeanor, and dedication to early childhood development. Communication is a recurring theme, with parents noting regular updates on child progress and the convenience of live camera access for monitoring. The reviews consistently describe the environment as safe and nurturing, with no common criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 40 Google reviews (39 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 75% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 17, 2026.
Service: Daycare Center serving Centerville, Ohio.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other daycare centers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
Lightbridge AcademyDaycare Centers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Lightbridge Academy: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Lightbridge Academy: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 76.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Lightbridge Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Lightbridge Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 42.–
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Star ratings
40 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars40100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 39 written reviews
100%praise
Praise44100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price778%
Reasonable111%
Overpriced00%
Not sure111%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Staff & attitude1841%
Honesty & trust1125%
Would recommend716%
Communication49%
Quality & results37%
Speed & response12%
What customers talk about
We read 39 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I have a fussy toddler, and Miss Demarhia is always helpful when it comes to giving me techniques and strategies to improve my toddler’s behavior.”
“Her deep love for her job is evident in her endless patience, enthusiasm, and the genuine joy she shows watching the children learn and grow.”
“Rheya is one of them, I highly recommend sending your children to this center.”
“Communication has been great, which I really appreciate.”
“💙 My child is in the Blue Horses classroom, and we have had such a great experience.”
“Rheya is a great teacher and very responsive to her kids.”
People customers mention
Bethany9 reviews
Rheya5 reviews
Dani5 reviews
Jany3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Lightbridge Academy for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Bbreya6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Enrolled my daughter this August and I love it! Her teachers Ms.Olivia and Ms Jany are so amazing!! I just met her new teacher Ms Mari and I just feel like my babygirl is in good hands. She’s so excited to go to school and she tells me all about her day on the ride home!! I love LightBridge Academy!
EEricaLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
I have a fussy toddler, and Miss Demarhia is always helpful when it comes to giving me techniques and strategies to improve my toddler’s behavior. She is always professional, knowledgeable, and supportive, even when I see her in public. Most importantly, my son absolutely loves her! I truly appreciate the patience and guidance she provides.
DDayter5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
By far the most, respectful people, caring, educated. People I ever met, trustworthy with my kids. I would recommend them to anyone. Staff is credible and reliable along with patient.
Great price
BBryon6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Rheya is a great teacher and very responsive to her kids. She ensures that they are well cared for and learning each and every day. Lightbridge only allows the best to work in their center and Ms.Rheya is one of them, I highly recommend sending your children to this center.
AAujana1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Love Love Love this center! I know my children are safe here and we Love Ms Rheya so much she takes extra care of my babies making sure they are safe and have a fun experience during their days. Thank you so much Lightbridge Academy and a special thanks to ms Rheya!
Great priceEducational services
AAnita1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Ms. Rheya is the kind of educator every parent hopes to find. Her passion for early childhood development shines through in everything she does from the warm, welcoming atmosphere she creates in her classroom to the individual care and attention she gives to every child. She doesn't just teach she nurtures,…
Enrolled my daughter this August and I love it! Her teachers Ms.Olivia and Ms Jany are so amazing!! I just met her new teacher Ms Mari and I just feel like my babygirl is in good hands. She’s so excited to go to school and she tells me all about her day on the ride home!! I love LightBridge Academy!
Age group: Preschool (3–5 yrs)
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Breya! We love hearing that and love having you guys here!
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Erica LLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Erica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have a fussy toddler, and Miss Demarhia is always helpful when it comes to giving me techniques and strategies to improve my toddler’s behavior. She is always professional, knowledgeable, and supportive, even when I see her in public. Most importantly, my son absolutely loves her! I truly appreciate the patience and guidance she provides.
By far the most, respectful people, caring, educated. People I ever met, trustworthy with my kids. I would recommend them to anyone. Staff is credible and reliable along with patient.
Price assessment: Great price
Age group: Toddler (1–2 yrs)
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you! We love hearing it. We do think that we have some of the best teachers around!
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Bryon Hathcock6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bryon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Rheya is a great teacher and very responsive to her kids. She ensures that they are well cared for and learning each and every day. Lightbridge only allows the best to work in their center and Ms.Rheya is one of them, I highly recommend sending your children to this center.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hey Bryon, We agree Ms. Rheya is an amazing infant teacher! The kids absolute adore her!
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Aujana Hathcock1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Aujana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Love Love Love this center! I know my children are safe here and we Love Ms Rheya so much she takes extra care of my babies making sure they are safe and have a fun experience during their days. Thank you so much Lightbridge Academy and a special thanks to ms Rheya!
Ms. Rheya is the kind of educator every parent hopes to find. Her passion for early childhood development shines through in everything she does from the warm, welcoming atmosphere she creates in her classroom to the individual care and attention she gives to every child. She doesn't just teach she nurtures, encourages and inspires her students daily. Her deep love for her job is evident in her endless patience, enthusiasm, and the genuine joy she shows watching the children learn and grow. Lightbridge Academy provides the perfect setting for exceptional teachers like Ms. Rheya to do what they do best.
I just want to take a moment to recognize how amazing of a teacher Rheya is! 🥰📚 She is so caring, patient, and dedicated to her students. You can truly tell that she loves what she does and genuinely wants to see her students learn, grow, and succeed. Any child would be lucky to have her as their teacher! 💕🍎 Keep being amazing, Rheya! You’re making a difference more than you probably realize!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hey Aniah! We agree, Rheya absolutely makes a difference in the lives of the children. To see the growth from when Rheya starts caring for a child is absolutely amazing!
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Julia Au1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Julia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ms. Jany is always doing fun activities with the children and keeping them engaged throughout the day. I love seeing all the different things they get to do and learn in her classroom. She does a great job with the kids!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hey Julia! I agree Ms. Jany is absolutely awesome!
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Dainerys Dorrego14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dainerys has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We absolutely love this daycare! 💙 My child is in the Blue Horses classroom, and we have had such a great experience. Ms. Jany is amazing with the kids and you can really tell how much she cares about them! I also love having access to the live cameras so I can check in on my child throughout the day. The app is another huge plus—I get notifications when my child eats or goes potty, along with daily pictures of what they’re learning and working on. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing my child is happy, learning, and well cared for! 🥰🐴💙
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Educational services
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Yolanda Carter2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Yolanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Lightbridge Academy is truly a wonderful center! The staff is caring, welcoming, professional, and genuinely invested in the children. You can tell that the teachers care about creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where children can learn, grow, and feel comfortable.
A special shout-out to Ms. Rheya, a Lead Teacher — she is absolutely amazing! She is patient, attentive, caring, and does such a great job with the children. Ms. Rheya goes above and beyond to make sure the kids are learning, engaged, and well cared for. Her dedication and the way she interacts with the children really stand out. It gives parents peace of mind knowing their children are in such good hands.
The entire staff at Lightbridge Academy deserves recognition as well. Everyone there has a great sense of teamwork throughout the center.
