Bright Start

 
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FREE GROUP SESSIONS

A parent or caregiver is really a child’s first teacher. Therefore, there is great value in highly involved family systems during the infant and toddler years. CCVI is now offering new parent/caregiver and child classes for families to learn side by side in a group setting. Sessions can be centered around social-emotional wellness, caregiver wellness, play, communication, gross and fine motor, and feeding. These sessions are held by certified staff members with specialties in vision. All sessions are free to attend for families with a child who has a visual impairment.

Interest Form

Eligibility

  • Must have a child between the ages of 6 months to 3 years old.

  • Child must have a visual impairment or a suspected visual impairment.

  • Parents/Caregivers must be able to attend and participate for the full duration of the session.

    • Please limit to one to two caregivers attending at a time.

  • At this time, we recommend childcare arrangements for siblings be made elsewhere. If you have questions or concerns, please note as such in your RSVP.

  • Parents must be able to commute to CCVI’s campus at 3101 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

    • Bus routes are available with multiple stops nearby, along with the KC Streetcar opening later this Fall.


Upcoming Sessions at a glance

All sessions take place from 8:30am to 9:30am.

Tuesdays led by Kiara Ohle (24 months old and up):

  • Play Styles: Wonder & Senses | Play Styles: Builders & Pretenders (& more)

Thursday’s led by Kiara Ohle:

  • Unwind with Me: Infant and Toddler Massage

Wednesday & Fridays led by Hailey Dunne (6 months old up to a child's 3rd birthday):

  • Farm Animals | Fall Leaves | Creepy Crawlies (& more)

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Meet The Providers

 

Kiara Ohle

Clinical Social Worker

Hailey Dunne

Teacher of the Visually Impaired