Kids Montessori Academy expects to open March 1 at 1521 E. Arapaho Road, Richardson, following a grand opening event Feb. 27. The early learning and child care center operates in a Montessori environment, which promotes lively and purposeful engagement in both indoor and outdoor settings, according to Kids Montessori social media pages. The center's website is still under construction but will be accessible at www.kidsrichardson.com soon. 972-235-6930. www.facebook.com/kidsrichardsonmontessori