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 Stats (2025)
- 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.: 30%
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
Grades
Students
Childtime
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 28 students 0.2 miles 1506 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-1888
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 474-1888
0.2
PK-K
28
New Light Baptist School Of Excellence
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Grades: PK-K | 35 students 0.7 miles 5549 Indian River Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-0945
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 420-0945
0.7
PK-K
35
Grades: PK-K | 129 students 1.4 miles 5350 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4894
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-4894
1.4
PK-K
129
Bellamy Manor School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: K | 25 students 1.5 miles 5009 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 495-4525
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 495-4525
1.5
K
25
Oaktree Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Grades: NS-12 | 178 students 1.6 miles 817 Kempsville Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 248-9560
1.6
NS-12
178
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