Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired (2026-27 Profile)

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Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired

3101 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64111

Tel: (816) 841-2284

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 270 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 270 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,000
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Year Founded

1952

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

270 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

45:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$40,000

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School Notes

Children's Center for the Visually Impaired provide specialized services that are comprehensive, intensive and individualized.
Our staff of vision-certified teachers, braille instructors, orientation and mobility specialists and therapists who are experienced in the field of vision provides expertise in planning, developing and implementing education programs that address all aspects of the child's development.
We incorporate assistive technology to facilitate success and include a variety of real-life experiences designed to increase independence and develop self-confidence.
We emphasize early literacy through print and braille instruction and independent travel through orientation and mobility instruction.
Children's Center strive to empower visually impaired children and their families to function successfully in the world.
By providing an atmosphere that is rich in diverse experiences, focused on potential rather than limitations and based on sound educational principles and best practice, we are preparing our children for continued success long after they transition out of CCVI and into their home school districts.
Educating parents about their children's visual issues is a priority and is done on an individual basis as well as through group meetings.
The mission of the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired is to prepare children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, to function at their highest potential in the sighted world.

Children's Center provide specialized services that are comprehensive, intensive and individualized. Our staff of vision-certified teachers, braille instructors, orientation and mobility specialists and therapists who are experienced in the field of vision provides expertise in planning, developing and implementing education programs that address all aspects of the child's development. We incorporate assistive technology to facilitate success and include a variety of real-life experiences designed to increase independence and develop self-confidence. We emphasize early literacy through print and braille instruction and independent travel through orientation and mobility instruction. Children's Center strive to empower visually impaired children and their families to function successfully in the world. By providing an atmosphere that is rich in diverse experiences, focused on potential rather than limitations and based on sound educational principles and best practice, we are preparing our children for continued success long after they transition out of CCVI and into their home school districts. Educating parents about their children's visual issues is a priority and is done on an individual basis as well as through group meetings. The mission of the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired is to prepare children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, to function at their highest potential in the sighted world.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired cost?

Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired's tuition is approximately $40,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired?

The application deadline for Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired located?

Childrens Center For The Visually Impaired is located in the Broadway Gillham neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.

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