Kempsville Academy Inc. T/A Barefoot Kids Began In 1993 As A Nondenominational Private Christian Day School.
Barefoot Kids Has Been Truly Blessed Over The Years And Has A Current Enrollment Of 100+ Children.
We Are Licensed By The Virginia Department of Education.
We Believe In Small Classes With Quality Standards And Are Open To All Children Infancy To Before And After School Children, Regardless Of Race, Nationality Or Creed, Who May Benefit From Our Type Of Program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Average class size: 100 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
100 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Kempsville Academy Inc. T/A Barefoot Kids Began In 1993 As A Nondenominational Private Christian Day School. Barefoot Kids Has Been Truly Blessed Over The Years And Has A Current Enrollment Of 100+ Children. We Are Licensed By The Virginia Department of Education. We Believe In Small Classes With Quality Standards And Are Open To All Children Infancy To Before And After School Children, Regardless Of Race, Nationality Or Creed, Who May Benefit From Our Type Of Program.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kempsville Academy Inc t/a Barefoot Kids offer a summer program?
Yes, Kempsville Academy Inc t/a Barefoot Kids offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Kempsville Academy Inc t/a Barefoot Kids?
The application deadline for Kempsville Academy Inc t/a Barefoot Kids is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kempsville Academy Inc t/a Barefoot Kids is Oaktree Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Childtime (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Childtime
Daycare / Preschool
1506 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-1888
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-1888
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Tuition listed
New Light Baptist School Of Excellence
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5549 Indian River Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-0945
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-0945
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
5350 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4894
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4894
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bellamy Manor School
Daycare / Preschool
5009 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 495-4525
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 495-4525
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 25 students
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Tabernacle Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
717 Whitehurst Landing Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4673
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4673
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1200 Kempsville Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-3552
3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 27 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
5163 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-4703
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-4703
3.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 58 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Tabernacle Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
717 Whitehurst Landing Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4673
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4673
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
2153 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 479-0996
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 479-0996
2.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 22 students
Montessori Academy Of Virginia
Montessori School
1468 Kempsville Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 497-1882
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 497-1882
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 133 students
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Montessori School
700 Hillingdon Ct
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-1776
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-1776
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Childtime
Daycare / Preschool
1506 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-1888
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-1888
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Tuition listed
New Light Baptist School Of Excellence
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5549 Indian River Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-0945
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-0945
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
5350 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4894
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4894
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bellamy Manor School
Daycare / Preschool
5009 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 495-4525
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 495-4525
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 25 students
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
9047 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Nansemond River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
9047.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Florence Bowser Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
9047.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Moyock Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Tulls Creek Road
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-6521
Moyock, NC 27958
(252) 435-6521
9048 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
John Yeates Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
9048.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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