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 past fourteen years and has a current enrollment of 100+ children. We are licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services. 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.
Our Philosophy
"Train a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
God has given parents and teachers the awesome responsibility of nurturing the children He has placed in our care. When parents must work, now more than ever, it is essential that children be cared for in a Christian environment by dedicated teachers. Therefore, we exist to form a partnership with parents to provide an environment in which children can develop wholesome self-images. We believe that as children explore, question, listen, build, paint, play and sing they develop readiness for school and other life experiences. Furthermore, we believe that the quality of these early experiences will have a profound influence on each child. We want each child to realize his/her full potential while developing Christian character and high self-esteem in a positive learning environment. We believe that by organizing and supporting each child's individual talents and interests we can instill a life long love of learning. We believe that the Bible is the basis of wisdom and we will endeavor to teach Biblical truths by example and through Bible stories and character studies without any specific doctrinal bias.
2011 - 2012 School Calendar
September 5thLabor Day - School Closed September 6thFirst Day of Fall Program November 11thIn-Service Training Day – School Closed November 24th -25thThanksgiving Holiday – School Closed December 24th – Jan 1stChristmas Holiday – School Closed January 16thIn-Service Training Day – School Closed April 6th & 9thEaster Holiday – School Closed May 28thMemorial Day – School Closed June 7thKindergarten Graduation (7:00 p.m.) June 15thLast Day of School June 18thSummer Program Begins
