<p><em>这一认可突显了品牌在美国的强劲和稳定增长</em></p>
<p>, /PRNewswire/ -- Lightbridge Academy，教育儿童护理领域的创新者 <em>®</em>，是增长最快的早期儿童教育特许经营之一，目前在美国拥有超过 200 个中心已开业或正在开发中，荣登《金融时报》2026 年美洲增长最快公司榜单第 194 位，这标志着该品牌连续第二年入选该排名。Lightbridge Academy 自豪地被认可为全国增长最快的公司之一，致力于通过关爱儿童发展的方式丰富更多社区，赋能工作家庭，并通过创新教育激励成长。</p>
<p>“我们非常荣幸能够在《金融时报》2026 年美洲增长最快公司榜单中获得认可，” Lightbridge Academy 首席执行官 Gigi Schweikert 表示。“这一认可是对我们特许经营者、员工以及信任我们照顾和教育他们孩子的家庭的奉献精神的证明。我们的增长源于对提供卓越早期儿童教育的执着关注，投资于我们的团队，并为我们的特许经营者提供他们所需的工具和支持，以便蓬勃发展。在我们继续扩大影响力的同时，我们始终坚守使命，确保每个在我们照顾下的孩子都拥有学习、成长和茁壮成长所需的基础。”</p>
<p>《美洲增长最快公司 2026》排名识别了在 2021 年至 2024 年间实现最强劲收入增长的组织。公司评估的标准包括在 2021 年产生至少 100,000 美元的收入，在 2024 年产生至少 1,500,000 美元的收入，并且公司必须作为独立组织运营。数据通过官方来源收集，如公开的财报演示、投资者关系、网站和年度报告。</p>
<p>这一最新认可的发布恰逢 Lightbridge Academy 获得多个行业杰出奖项。最近，Lightbridge Academy 在 2026 年 Inc.地区性榜单：东北部中获得一席之地，获得特许经营商业评论的特许经营满意度奖，并在《企业家》特许经营 500 榜单中排名第 129 位。这些奖项突显了 Lightbridge Academy 持续致力于赋能其特许经营者，支持其服务的社区，并为家庭提供卓越机会。作为一个经过验证且不断增长的特许经营模式，Lightbridge Academy 继续吸引寻求有意义和影响力商业机会的投资者和运营商。</p>
<p>要安排参观并了解更多关于 Lightbridge Academy 早期儿童教育项目的信息，请访问 LightbridgeAcademy.com。了解更多特许经营机会，请访问 LightbridgeAcademy.com/Franchise/</p>
<p><strong>关于 Lightbridge Academy</strong> 成立于 1997 年，该公司作为一家家庭企业成立，基于核心价值观和关爱圈理念，平等重视儿童、家庭、教师、中心所有者和社区的需求。Lightbridge Academy，教育儿童护理领域的创新者 <em>®</em>，为 6 周至幼儿园的儿童提供优质的早期教育和儿童护理项目。该公司目前在亚利桑那州、科罗拉多州、佛罗里达州、乔治亚州、印第安纳州、马里兰州、密歇根州、明尼苏达州、密苏里州、新泽西州、纽约州、北卡罗来纳州、俄亥俄州、宾夕法尼亚州、南卡罗来纳州、田纳西州、德克萨斯州、弗吉尼亚州、华盛顿州和威斯康星州拥有超过 200 个儿童护理中心已开业或正在开发中。Lightbridge Promise 在儿童护理行业中也引领行业，成为健康与安全的金标准。在 2026 年，Lightbridge Academy 获得特许经营商业评论的特许经营者满意度奖，并在《企业家》特许经营 500 榜单中排名第 129 位。在 2025 年，该品牌在《企业家》多单位所有者顶级品牌榜单中排名，入选《特许经营时报》快速与严肃榜单，并在《特许经营时报》400 强榜单中排名第 248 位。有关更多信息或安排中心参观，请访问 LightbridgeAcademy.com。</p>
<p>来源：Lightbridge Academy</p>
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<p>Lightbridge Academy 在《金融时报》2026 年美洲最快增长公司榜单中排名第 194，标志着其连续第二年入榜。这一认可突显了该品牌在美国超过 200 个中心的稳步增长。首席执行官 Gigi Schweikert 强调了特许经营者和员工在提供卓越早期儿童教育方面的奉献精神。该排名根据 2021 年至 2024 年的收入增长评估公司，Lightbridge Academy 还获得了多个行业奖项，包括特许经营满意度奖和《企业家》特许经营 500 强榜单的排名</p>

<p><em>The Recognition Highlights the Brand's Robust and Steady Growth Across the United States</em></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><em>这一认可突显了品牌在美国的强劲和稳定增长</em></p>
</div><p>, /PRNewswire/ -- Lightbridge Academy, Innovators in Educational Child Care <em>®</em> and one of the fastest-growing early childhood education franchises with over 200 centers either open or in development, has been featured in Financial Times' Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2026 list at #194, marking the second consecutive year the brand has been included in the ranking. Lightbridge Academy is proud to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country and is focused on enriching more communities with a nurturing approach to child development, empowering working families, and inspiring growth through innovative education.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>, /PRNewswire/ -- Lightbridge Academy，教育儿童护理领域的创新者 <em>®</em>，是增长最快的早期儿童教育特许经营之一，目前在美国拥有超过 200 个中心已开业或正在开发中，荣登《金融时报》2026 年美洲增长最快公司榜单第 194 位，这标志着该品牌连续第二年入选该排名。Lightbridge Academy 自豪地被认可为全国增长最快的公司之一，致力于通过关爱儿童发展的方式丰富更多社区，赋能工作家庭，并通过创新教育激励成长。</p>
</div><p>&#34;We are incredibly honored to be recognized in Financial Times Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2026 list,&#34; said Gigi Schweikert, Chief Executive Officer of Lightbridge Academy. &#34;This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our franchisees, our staff, and the families who trust us to care for and educate their children. Our growth is driven by a relentless focus on delivering exceptional early childhood education, investing in our team, and equipping our franchisees with the tools and support they need to thrive. As we continue to expand our footprint, we remain grounded in our mission to ensure every child in our care has the foundation they need to learn, grow, and flourish.&#34;</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“我们非常荣幸能够在《金融时报》2026 年美洲增长最快公司榜单中获得认可，” Lightbridge Academy 首席执行官 Gigi Schweikert 表示。“这一认可是对我们特许经营者、员工以及信任我们照顾和教育他们孩子的家庭的奉献精神的证明。我们的增长源于对提供卓越早期儿童教育的执着关注，投资于我们的团队，并为我们的特许经营者提供他们所需的工具和支持，以便蓬勃发展。在我们继续扩大影响力的同时，我们始终坚守使命，确保每个在我们照顾下的孩子都拥有学习、成长和茁壮成长所需的基础。”</p>
</div><p>The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2026 ranking identifies organizations that achieved the strongest revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. Companies were evaluated based on having a revenue of at least $100,000 generated in 2021, a revenue of at least $1,500,000 generated in 2024, and for the company to operate as an independent organization. Data was collected through official sources like publicly available earning presentations, investor relations, websites, and annual reports.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>《美洲增长最快公司 2026》排名识别了在 2021 年至 2024 年间实现最强劲收入增长的组织。公司评估的标准包括在 2021 年产生至少 100,000 美元的收入，在 2024 年产生至少 1,500,000 美元的收入，并且公司必须作为独立组织运营。数据通过官方来源收集，如公开的财报演示、投资者关系、网站和年度报告。</p>
</div><p>This latest recognition is announced as Lightbridge Academy has received multiple distinguished industry accolades for the brand. Most recently, Lightbridge Academy earned a place in the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list, received the Franchise Business Review's Franchise Satisfaction Award, and ranked #129 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list. These awards highlight Lightbridge Academy's ongoing commitment to empowering its franchisees, supporting the communities it serves, and providing phenomenal opportunities for families. As a proven and growing franchise model, Lightbridge Academy continues to attract investors and operators seeking a rewarding and impactful business venture.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>这一最新认可的发布恰逢 Lightbridge Academy 获得多个行业杰出奖项。最近，Lightbridge Academy 在 2026 年 Inc.地区性榜单：东北部中获得一席之地，获得特许经营商业评论的特许经营满意度奖，并在《企业家》特许经营 500 榜单中排名第 129 位。这些奖项突显了 Lightbridge Academy 持续致力于赋能其特许经营者，支持其服务的社区，并为家庭提供卓越机会。作为一个经过验证且不断增长的特许经营模式，Lightbridge Academy 继续吸引寻求有意义和影响力商业机会的投资者和运营商。</p>
</div><p>To schedule a tour and learn more about Lightbridge Academy's early childhood education programs, visit LightbridgeAcademy.com. Learn more about franchise opportunities at LightbridgeAcademy.com/Franchise/</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>要安排参观并了解更多关于 Lightbridge Academy 早期儿童教育项目的信息，请访问 LightbridgeAcademy.com。了解更多特许经营机会，请访问 LightbridgeAcademy.com/Franchise/</p>
</div><p><strong>ABOUT LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY</strong> 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 &amp; safety in the child care industry. In 2026, Lightbridge Academy was awarded the Franchise Business Reviews 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 &amp; Serious list, and ranked #248 in Franchise Times Top 400 list. For more information or to schedule a center tour, visit LightbridgeAcademy.com.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 Lightbridge Academy</strong> 成立于 1997 年，该公司作为一家家庭企业成立，基于核心价值观和关爱圈理念，平等重视儿童、家庭、教师、中心所有者和社区的需求。Lightbridge Academy，教育儿童护理领域的创新者 <em>®</em>，为 6 周至幼儿园的儿童提供优质的早期教育和儿童护理项目。该公司目前在亚利桑那州、科罗拉多州、佛罗里达州、乔治亚州、印第安纳州、马里兰州、密歇根州、明尼苏达州、密苏里州、新泽西州、纽约州、北卡罗来纳州、俄亥俄州、宾夕法尼亚州、南卡罗来纳州、田纳西州、德克萨斯州、弗吉尼亚州、华盛顿州和威斯康星州拥有超过 200 个儿童护理中心已开业或正在开发中。Lightbridge Promise 在儿童护理行业中也引领行业，成为健康与安全的金标准。在 2026 年，Lightbridge Academy 获得特许经营商业评论的特许经营者满意度奖，并在《企业家》特许经营 500 榜单中排名第 129 位。在 2025 年，该品牌在《企业家》多单位所有者顶级品牌榜单中排名，入选《特许经营时报》快速与严肃榜单，并在《特许经营时报》400 强榜单中排名第 248 位。有关更多信息或安排中心参观，请访问 LightbridgeAcademy.com。</p>
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<div class="lb-trans"><p>来源：Lightbridge Academy</p>
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13:30 ET Lightbridge Academy 连续第二年被列入《金融时报》美洲地区 2026 年增长最快公司榜单