Kids ‘R’ Kids Academy Coming to Iron Bridge | Richmond News

A brand-new Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy is set to open in Iron Bridge Plaza this year, bringing top-tier childcare to Richmond for the first time. Local podiatrist Sunny Patel and his wife Bijal are behind the $5.6M project — a two-story, 1,500-square-foot facility with 10 classrooms, a STEAM room, and four playgrounds — designed for kids from six weeks to four years old. With construction already underway and plans to serve 200+ children daily, this second Virginia location (after one in Northern VA) reflects a growing need as new homes rise in the area. The Patels, who bought the land last April for $500K, chose the family-owned franchise — still operating since 1985 — for its stability. They’re hiring 25–35 staff initially, with potential growth to 50, and aim to keep pricing competitive. This isn’t just a daycare — it’s part of a major regional expansion, with more centers popping up across Richmond soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f24a340048ed553c