The owners of Toys R Us have hired Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase to launch an initial public offering, The Post has learned.

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., Bain & Co., and Vornado Realty which took the giant toy chain private five years ago for $6.6 billion will file as soon as today for an IPO of the retailer that could value it at more than $8 billion, according to people close to the situation.

Confirming an exclusive Feb. 15 story in The Post, Toys R Us owners are filing to sell a minority stake this summer valued around $1 billion. They have tapped a team of banks to market the deal that includes Bank of America and Credit Suisse in secondary roles.

KKR and Bain declined to comment, while Vornado and Toys R Us didnt return calls seeking comment. The investment banks also declined to comment.