Richmond TLE Pre-School in W Grand PKWY S Richmond, TX

Construction of the Richmond TLE Pre-School is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with work starting in March 2026. This new construction project will add 10,000 square feet of school facilities to the Long Meadow Town Center area at W Grand PKWY S Richmond, TX 77407. The estimated cost for the build is $3,500,000, resulting in a cost of $350 per square foot.

The scope of work includes a full school building with classrooms, administrative areas, and separate student and staff restrooms. The design also features corridors, a multipurpose area, accessible parking and drop-off zones, and outdoor play areas. Alka Dubey is the owner of record, and the project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Design and Registration

Jarmel Kizel Architects and Engineers, Inc. serves as the design firm of record. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $12,300,000, including locations in Magnolia, Sachse, Kennedale, and Manvel. Meghan Broussard Simecek is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The registration with TDLR was completed in December 2025, and plan review is marked as complete.

Compared to 4181 new construction filings in Fort Bend County, this project's cost is in the top quarter. The median estimated cost for similar filings is $700,000, while the median size is 9,200 square feet. The scheduled build window of 273 days is longer than the county median of 199 days. The $350 per square foot cost is above the county median of $100 per square foot.

The site is located in a residential area with a population of about 81,459 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 77407. Nearby businesses include Kroger Marketplace, Friendship Animal Hospital, and Walgreens. The Fort Bend County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026. This project represents a significant investment in early education infrastructure within the Richmond community.