North Tippah Kids Academy Special Education & Therapy Center
Now welcoming families in Kansas City, MO

Every child deserves the chance to thrive.

North Tippah Kids Academy is a specialized education and therapy center for children with special needs — from birth to age 21. We integrate learning, pediatric therapy, and medical support in one safe, nurturing, and genuinely fun environment.

Ages served
Birth – 21
Therapies on-site
OT · PT · Speech
Care model
Education + Medical
Community
Kansas City, MO
Children of different abilities playing and learning together with caring teachers in a bright, colorful classroom
A gentle educator playing with a toddler on a soft play mat with colorful sensory toys
About Us

Repairing the world, one child at a time

Our mission is simple and unwavering: to ensure every child is included, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive. We provide inclusive youth enrichment, educational workshops, and family support services for children with disabilities and handicapping conditions.

  • Integrated care — education, therapy, and medical support under one roof
  • Individualized plans honoring each child’s unique strengths and goals
  • A safe, nurturing environment where fun is part of the curriculum
  • Families as partners — because parents know their children best
Our Programs

Education and care for every stage, birth to 21

From a child's first steps to young adulthood, our programs grow alongside them.

Early Intervention (Birth – 3)

Developmental screenings, play-based learning, and family coaching that give infants and toddlers the strongest possible start.

$1200 - $2000

Special Education (Ages 3 – 21)

Individualized, tuition-based education programs built around each child’s IEP goals, learning style, and pace.

$2000 - $3500

Respite Care

Safe, engaging short-term care that gives families a well-deserved break while children learn, play, and make friends.

$1500 - $2500

Parent Support Services

Workshops, support groups, and one-on-one guidance so caregivers never have to navigate this journey alone.

$1200 - $4000

Registration & Consultation Fee: $500

On-Site Pediatric Therapy

Therapy woven into the school day

No more driving across town between appointments. Our licensed pediatric therapists work alongside educators inside the classroom, so progress in therapy reinforces learning — and learning reinforces therapy.

Occupational Therapy

Fine motor skills, sensory integration, and daily-living independence — practiced through play children genuinely enjoy.

Physical Therapy

Strength, balance, coordination, and mobility support delivered on-site, integrated right into the school day.

Speech Therapy

Communication, language, and feeding therapy that helps every child find their voice and be understood.

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A pediatric occupational therapist helping a young child with fine motor skills using colorful blocks
Admissions & Tuition

Getting started is easier than you think

We accept tuition payments, insurance billing, and grant funding — and we'll help your family explore every option.

Tuition Payments

Straightforward, transparent tuition for our full-day and half-day programs, with flexible payment plans available.

Insurance Billing

We bill qualifying therapy and medical support services directly to your insurance provider to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Grants & Assistance

We actively pursue grants and scholarship funding so that cost is never the reason a child goes without care.

Four simple steps to enrollment

  1. Reach Out

    Submit an inquiry or call us. We’ll schedule a friendly conversation about your child’s needs.

  2. Tour & Assessment

    Visit our center, meet the team, and complete a developmental review with our specialists.

  3. Build the Plan

    Together we create an individualized education and therapy plan tailored to your child.

  4. Welcome Day

    Your child joins a warm, inclusive classroom — and your family joins our community.

Parents of a child with disabilities meeting with a supportive counselor at a bright family resource center

Our family support team walks with you through every step of enrollment and beyond.

Family Stories

Loved by the families we serve

“Our daughter went from non-verbal to chattering away after a year of speech therapy here. The team treats her like their own.”

Maria G.

Parent of a 5-year-old

“Having OT, PT, and school all in one place changed our lives. No more racing across town between appointments.”

David & Keisha T.

Parents of twins, age 8

“The respite care program gave us our first date night in three years — and our son asks to go back every weekend.”

Jennifer L.

Parent of a 12-year-old

Children of various abilities playing on an accessible playground on a sunny day

Come see the joy for yourself

Tours run every weekday morning. Meet our educators and therapists, see our accessible campus, and watch what a day of integrated care really looks like.

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Contact Us

Let's talk about your child

Have a question about programs, therapy, tuition, or enrollment? Send us a note and our admissions team will reach out within one business day.

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