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Dateline: North Chesterfield, VA – Q1 2026
Richmond’s First STE(AI)M™ Early Learning Center Opens in Chesterfield County
🍎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
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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.”
Driven by Purpose — Powered by Innovation
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.”
Program Highlights & Enrollment
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
Waitlist Now Open
Families can secure a spot and stay updated by joining the KALE Waitlist 📌
QR codes and Waitlist are also available at www.abc123.kids.
About Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE)
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.
About Binary Code LLC
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
Media Contact
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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