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Occupational Therapy | Ability KC - Therapeutic Preschool

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Resource Name:Occupational Therapy | Ability KC - Therapeutic Preschool

"Ability KC's Mary Shaw Branton Therapeutic Preschool in a nationally accredited, inclusive early childhood program designed to support children with and without disabilities as they reach their educational, developmental, and emotional goals. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and licensed by the State of Missouri as a childcare provider, the preschool provides a high-quality learning environment grounded in evidence-based early childhood education practices. What sets the Mary Shaw Branton Therapeutic Preschool apart is it integrated, team-based approach. Licensed therapists collaborate directly within the classroom alongside educators to deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate supports tailored to each child's unique needs. This holistic model nurtures learning, communication, social-emotional growth, and independence-supporting every child on their path to reaching their greatest potential. "

Eligibility

Children up to age 8 with a variety of disabilities, developmental delays, and those who are medically fragile as well as children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or autism spectrum disorder.

Required documents

Therapy perscription from a physician

Hours

M-F 8am-5:30pm

Additional Contact Information

LaShun Murray (Early Childhood Education Manager)

[email protected]
816-389-2721

Main Email

[email protected]

Languages

TTY; Interpreter available on request

Application process

To enroll your child in the Mary Shaw Branton Therapeutic Preschool please complete the enrollment application at www.abilitykc.org

Fees

Private pay, Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance. school districts pay for IEP contracted services; Missouri First Steps pays for IFSP contracted services.

Service area

Cass, Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties, MO; Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, KS

address

3101 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111

816-756-0780

Voice

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Main Phone

816-756-1677

Fax

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Fax

Last Assured

06/09/2026

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United Way of Greater Kansas City 211