The Kansas State School for the Blind’s Early Childhood Enrichment Program (ECEP) supports families by providing inclusive preschool enrichment and childcare for children with visual impairments and their peers.
Pre-School Enrichment Program at KSSB
Our Vision
To provide enrichment opportunities for children ages 2 to 5 who are blind or visually impaired.
Our Focus
Emphasized Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) domains which are unique to students with a visual impairment. These include age-appropriate braille readiness, communication, orientation and mobility readiness, social skills, independent living skills, technology, sensory efficiency skills, self-determination, and much more!
Our Goal
To increase concepts and skills through intentional instruction and experienced-based learning in a safe, nurturing environment. Play-based therapies (SLP/OT/PT), O&M and music therapy are available.
WHO
- Children ages 2-5, who have a visual impairment
- Kansas and Missouri students accepted
WHEN
- Monday through Friday
- Three hours each day from 8:45 am to 11:45 am
- Rolling admission
COST
- NO CHARGE FOR THE PROGRAM
- Transportation provided by parents
- 1:1 student supports are not available
Hillary Joy-Sims
Director of the Early Childhood Enrichment Program
MT-BC, M.S. E.D., TSVI
If you would like more information or would like to participate in the KSSB preschool program, click the link below, contact the instructors listed above or Jon Harding at 913-305-3014.
Listen to the Preschool Enrichment Brochure!