06/18/2026
Summer Fun has Begun!
Private, family-owned day school 🤍 est. 1993
💬 Front Porch Chats 💫 Tried. Loved. Shared. Partnering with families every step 👣 Kempsville Academy, Inc.
t/a Barefoot Kids, established in 1993, is a fully accredited, nondenominational Christian Day School that is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services. The school is family owned and operated, achieving a loving home-like environment with academic rigor. Although many children attend Barefoot Kids we believe in small classes with high quality standards. Barefoot Kids
06/18/2026
Summer Fun has Begun!
06/10/2026
The many wonders in His world 🐛❤️
06/04/2026
✨🎓 Kindergarten Graduation Day 🎓✨
Every year, kindergarten graduation is special. It’s a beautiful reminder of how quickly little hands grow, little minds learn, and little hearts become ready for their next big adventure. Watching these children walk across that stage is always one of the most rewarding moments of the year.
But this year holds an extra special place in my heart. ❤️ This is the very first graduating class for my daughter, Kena. Seeing her pour her love, patience, and dedication into these children and watching them flourish under her guidance has filled me with so much pride. What an incredible milestone for her and for these sweet graduates.
At the same time, today carries a touch of bittersweet emotion. As I celebrate these precious children and Kena’s accomplishment, I can’t help but wish my mama was here to witness it all. She loved children, believed deeply in education, and would have been so proud to see another generation reaching this milestone. Her absence is felt, but her love and influence continue to shine through moments like these.
So today, we celebrate growth, achievement, new beginnings, and the memories of those who helped shape us along the way. Congratulations to our kindergarten graduates—you are ready for your next chapter, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🎉💙
05/23/2026
05/13/2026
May Footnote👣🌷🌺🌸 -
May Footnote👣🌷🌺🌸 This spring, Barefoot Kids will hold our 10th Annual Art Show event on May 26, 2026 (Woodstock Park @ 5:30pm). We will be celebrating Ms. Kathi!!
05/04/2026
As we prepare for our End-of-Year Art Show, we want to take a moment to honor someone very special to our community—my mom, Ms. Kathi.
She was such an important part of what we’ve built here, and her love continues to live on in the children, the families, and the spirit of this space.
We would love your help in celebrating her.
If you have a memory, a photo, or a few words that remind you of her, please share them with us (you can message me directly or send an email to [email protected]. We will be creating a special tribute at the art show so her presence can be felt and remembered by all of us.
Thank you for being part of this community—and for helping us honor someone who meant so much to so many 💛
05/04/2026
What a wonderful way to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week! I can’t wait to see everyone’s beautiful bouquets today... More pictures to come 💐
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| Monday | 6:45am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 6:45am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 6:45am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 6:45am - 6pm |
| Friday | 6:45am - 6pm |