Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🍎🎯
Dateline: North Chesterfield, VA 23236 – Q1 2026

🍎Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence, a 17,000 sq. ft. Innovation Campus Founded by the CORE Foundation, Introduces AI, Robotics, 3D Printing, TechMedia, Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship for Early Learners

North Chesterfield, VA — Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

A transformative early childhood learning experience is coming to Chesterfield County. Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE), a 17,000-square-foot campus of brilliance and modern learning, is opening in Q1 2026 at 601 Southlake Blvd.

Founded by the Kids Academy CORE Foundation and supported by technology firm Binary Code LLC, KALE brings a first-of-its-kind STE(AI)M™ curriculum integrating science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, TechMedia, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. The learning environment has been intentionally designed to nurture curiosity, accelerate academic growth, and prepare children for a future powered by innovation. As KALE finalizes its licensing process, the organization continues building strong partnerships throughout Chesterfield County to ensure top-tier care, safety, and educational excellence. “This is more than a school, it’s a movement,” said a KALE Founder. “We are preparing tomorrow’s leaders inside a space that inspires excellence from the moment you walk in.”

KALE delivers an enriched learning experience built on AI literacy, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, robotics, coding, 3D printing, TechMedia, sustainability, health, and academic excellence. Every program is intentionally crafted to prepare children for a future shaped by innovation, economic empowerment, ethical leadership, and responsible citizenship. From digital safety to real-world money habits, from creative problem-solving to environmental stewardship, KALE equips children with life skills that transcend the classroom and shape lifelong success.

“A high-quality early education can absolutely coexist with advanced technology,” said a KALE spokesperson. “Children deserve access to the same tools that will define their future starting now.”

KALE offers year-round programs for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years across its 17,000 sq. ft. learning environment—a campus purpose-built to elevate learning, support families, and strengthen community access.

Academic & Technology Programs

• STE(AI)M™ Immersion: Robotics (VEX, LEGO, underwater robotics), 3D printing, coding, creative arts
• TechMedia Production: Digital storytelling, safe video creation, media literacy, audio content, and creative communication
• College-Prep Foundations: Accelerated, forward-thinking curriculum
• AI-Powered Personalized Learning: Adaptive tools tailored to each child’s strengths
• Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy: Real-world readiness from the very beginning
• Digital Citizenship: Safe, responsible, imaginative technology use

Family Support & Childcare Options

• Before & After School Care
• Saturday Enrichment: Five-hour sessions with optional hourly extensions
• KALE@Home STEM Nanny & Respite Services
• Foster Family Support & Wraparound Care

Health, Nutrition & Inclusion

• USDA CACFP meals: Breakfast, lunch, and snack
• Virginia DSS Child Care Subsidy Program – Level 2
• CORE-Funded Scholarships to expand access
• Faith-Based Abeka Curriculum (optional enrichment)
• Multilingual Learning
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Character Formation

Families can secure a spot and stay updated by joining the KALE Waitlist 📌
QR codes and Waitlist are also available at www.abc123.kids.

Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE) is a 17,000 sq. ft. early learning innovation campus specializing in STE(AI)M™, AI literacy, robotics, 3D printing, TechMedia, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Founded by the Kids Academy CORE Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), KALE blends nurturing care, accelerated academics, and future-ready technology to empower families in Chesterfield County and surrounding communities.

Binary Code LLC is a women-owned technology consultancy specializing in AI cybersecurity, IT modernization, cloud infrastructure, digital transformation, and automation. The company’s technical excellence supports KALE’s mission to develop future-ready learners.

🌐 www.binarycode.ai

Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence powered by the Kids Academy CORE Foundation
📍 601 Southlake Blvd, Richmond, VA 23236
🌐 www.abc123.kids
🌐 www.KidsAcademyCORE.foundation
📲 804-877-8785
✉️ media_kale@abc123.kids
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