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✉️ Media ContactKids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE) is a premium early childhood education center located at 601 Southlake Blvd, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23236. Founded and operated by the CORE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, KALE serves children from 6 weeks through 12 years of age across ten classrooms with a licensed capacity of 172 children.
KALE is distinguished by its integration of the Abeka academic curriculum with STE(AI)M™ learning — a proprietary enrichment approach that incorporates artificial intelligence concepts, robotics, coding, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and television production. The center operates under the philosophy of Character Before Code™: that leadership, integrity, and kindness are the foundations upon which all future achievement rests.
KALE opened in April 2026 in the Southlake area of Chesterfield County, Virginia, serving dual-income working families in the 23236 zip code. The center accepts CCAP, VCAP, military childcare assistance, and employer-sponsored benefits. USDA-approved meals are included in every full-day program.
Founder and visionary behind KALE and the CORE Foundation, Faterah built the center on the belief that every child deserves access to a premium education environment that develops character, curiosity, and competence in equal measure. Under her leadership, KALE has established one of the most comprehensive early childhood programs in Chesterfield County, combining academic rigor with STE(AI)M enrichment and deep community investment.
"Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE) is a premium early childhood education center in North Chesterfield, Virginia, serving children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. Powered by the CORE Foundation, KALE combines the Abeka curriculum with STE(AI)M™ enrichment — including AI, robotics, coding, and entrepreneurship — under the guiding philosophy of Character Before Code™. KALE is open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with USDA-approved meals included in all programs. For more information, visit abc123.kids or call 804-877-8785."
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601 Southlake Blvd · North Chesterfield, VA 23236