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Special Needs Swim Lessons in Parkville

Private, at-home special needs swim lessons. One-on-one instruction for Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more – in your home pool.

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When raising a child with special needs, learning to swim can feel like another hurdle – but it’s one that can be overcome. At Sunsational Swim School, we’re proud to offer special needs swim lessons near you in Parkville. Our experienced instructors teach one-on-one lessons for children with Autism, ADHD, sensory challenges, physical disabilities, and more. Our goal is to help our special needs students build water confidence, improve fitness and learn essential water safety skills.

Sunational Swim Lessons At Home!

We make special needs swim lessons near me convenient by letting you choose the schedule and location – whether it’s in the comfort of your home pool or a community pool. Our patient, caring instructors adapt lessons to your child’s unique needs, ensuring a positive and supportive experience that helps them thrive as safer, happier swimmers.

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We cater to many needs

Autism, Asperger’s or related syndromes

Cerebral Palsy

Down Syndrome

Sensory Integration Disorder

ADHD

Physical difficulties

Sensory challenges

And many others

Why are Parkville SNAP swim lessons so important?

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the US for children under 14, and in most cases, it happens in just minutes – even when a caregiver is nearby. In fact:

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75%of children who drown were out of sight for five minutes or less
9 out of 10drowning deaths occur while an adult is present

Enrolling your child in swimming lessons is one of the best ways to prevent drowning by teaching them essential water safety skills

Featured kids swim instructors in Parkville, MO

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Parkville. Every Sunsational swim teacher has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, is CPR/First Aid certified, passes a national background check, and has a proven track record of successful teaching before they even land an interview with Sunsational. We back their expertise with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Why? Because we know great instructors mean fast results!

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Kennedy J.

Kansas City, Missouri 64151

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Hanna T.

Hanna T.

Kansas City, Missouri 64118

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Matthew C.

Matthew C.

Kansas City, Missouri 64119

Swim Instructor Profile Image: India M.

India M.

Kansas City, Missouri 64109

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Dakota D.

Dakota D.

Overland Park, Kansas 66202

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Holly R.

Holly R.

Shawnee, Kansas 66216

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Josie M.

Josie M.

Lenexa, Kansas 66216

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Marcella R.

Marcella R.

Kansas City, MO 64114

We were very happy with Marcella and I would highly recommend her. She's very experienced and great with our 2 year old son. She told us her goals and what we could do to help our son learn in between sessions with her. She's wonderful!

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Jami W.

Smithville, MO 64089

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Colleen J.

Colleen J.

Kansas City, MO 64137

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Melissa W.

Melissa W.

Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063

Swim Instructor Profile Image: Blayne M.

Blayne M.

Belton, Missouri 64012

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We're so confident in the quality of our swim instructors that we stand behind them with our Sunsational Instructor Guarantee!

If your first lesson is anything less than sunsational, just let us know and we can either refund your unused lesson time or re-start your lesson package with a more suitable Instructor, your choice!

Start swimming faster with personalized special needs swim lessons in Parkville

At Sunsational Swim School, we believe special needs swim lessons are essential, and we make them convenient for families in Parkville. With flexible scheduling and lessons at your home pool, your loved one can learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Our instructors tailor each one-on-one session to your child's unique needs, ensuring personalized lessons that help them build confidence, improve skills, and achieve meaningful progress.

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Benefits of swimming lessons for special needs students

It could save their lives

Often it is simply a lack of awareness that causes danger among children with special needs. Our special needs swim lessons educate kids on all aspects of water safety, and the skills they need to survive in a water environment.

Help boost confidence & self-esteem

Many children with special needs have problems with confidence, but successfully learning a new skill like swimming with the help of a special needs swim instructor can make all the difference.

It improves their fitness & strength

Special needs children can benefit from the improvement of strength and fitness that comes with our swim lessons, making them healthier and more capable.

Improve coordination & range of motion

Swimming is an activity that improves balance, coordination and range of motion, all things that many special needs children struggle with. Our talented special needs swim instructors can help your child improve their skills in each area as they learn to swim.

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Special Needs And Abilities/ SNAP Swim Lesson Pricing

The more you buy, the more you save! Have special funding? We accept grants from third-party organizations to support swim lessons for special needs students.

1 Student

30+ Minute Private Lessons

(1Hr+ Can be divided by multiple students)

18 lessons

$

56

/ 30 minutes

-16%
$

79

/ HOUR

-11%

BEST VALUE

12 lessons

$

59

/ 30 minutes

-12%
$

84

/ HOUR

-6%

MOST POPULAR

6 lessons

$

67

/ 30 minutes

$

89

/ HOUR

*60+ minute lessons can be divided into back-to-back lessons for multiple children

Swim Lessons With Local Swim Instructors You Can Trust

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What makes our Swim Instructors Sunsational?

Passed Extensive Background Checks

Minimum 2 Years Experience

Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Fully Insured Through Our Company Policy

Patient, Caring and Love Teaching!

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Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Learn about why parents choose Sunsational for their Private Swimming Lessons

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Slow Progress with limited 1-on-1 attention

Flexible scheduling, book multiple kids back-to-back

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Flexible scheduling, may vary for each child

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*If you'd like to work with a specific instructor, we'll do our best match you with your request. However, instructor availability is not guaranteed. If the instructor is unavailable, we'll pair you with a swim instructor who's equally qualified!

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Marcia R.

Kansas City, MO 64151

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello! My name is Marcia and I have a loving, patient, and joyful heart where children are concerned. I have taught elementary school for many years along with teaching swimming lessons. I love the water and was told I I was swimming before learning to walk!!! Lastly I will teach your child to love the water and never fear it. Thank you.

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Kennedy J.

Kansas City, Missouri 64151

Certification N/A

Hello all! My name is Kennedy. I have been instructing since March 2022, and I swam competitively for 12 years! Aquatics is my passion, and I love working with children and adults in the hopes of developing them to become amazing swimmers. I love to travel, hike, and (you guessed it) swim in my free time! I cant wait to work with you and help you accomplish your goals for either yourself or your little one :)

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Royce S.

Kansas City, KS 66104

Sunsational Certified Since 2021

Hi, my name is Royce and I`ve taught swim lessons for 2 years the ages 5-12. I`ve also worked with children for the last year as a care facilitator. I went to Bethany College and earned a degree in psychology in 2017. I love teaching swimming because it`s a skill that I truly believe everyone should know how to do. Let alone its fun and a great way to socialize. It`s also very fun and a great way to exercise and rid energy. I`ve helped out with water aerobics and was a lifeguard as well.

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Hanna T.

Kansas City, Missouri 64118

Certification N/A

Swimming is an essential, potentially life-saving skill. I learned to swim at a young age through our local YMCA. Now, as an adult, I am a certified swim instructor passionate about teaching safety around water skills. The most rewarding part is seeing a student's face light up as they lose any fears and gain new skills. I work with all levels of swimmers but particularly love the experience with non-swimmers and beginners.

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Kayla N.

Kansas City, Missouri 64116

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Kayla, and I have been teaching swim lessons since May 2019! I started at 16 as a lifeguard, teaching all of the classes our local pool had to offer. This ranged from 5 months to 10-12 years. I am now 22, and my nephew has since been born. I have had the absolute pleasure of starting to teach him lessons, and this has sparked that passion I had as a teen for teaching! Learning to swim is an extremely important life skill that I believe can be taught successfully at any age. I will always make learning in the water fun and enjoyable while guaranteeing your child is safe and properly educated.

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Andrea R.

Kansas City, MO 64151

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, My name is Andrea . I have 2 years of experience teaching swim lessons. I have worked with kids for over 7 years. I have tutored, been a preschool teacher, baby sitter, and mental health specialist for children . I went to Lincoln University! And I earned my degrees in social work and psychology. I love teaching swimming because I want children to learn the safe way to be in the pool .

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Matthew C.

Kansas City, Missouri 64119

Certification N/A

I have been teaching since September 2005!

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Chris F.

Kansas City, KS 66111

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

Hello,I'm Chris and I've been teaching swimming since 1999. I love working with young adults right up to less-young-adults. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the faces of my students as they progress and them realizing they had the courage all along.

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Meghan T.

Kansas City, KS 66103

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

I was on the swim team in junior high and high school. In college I was a lifeguard at a country club where I started to give swim lessons to toddlers. I also worked swimming camps where we taught children to swim. I worked at the country club for two summers. I enjoy being outside and in the pool! I love teaching children to swim! I know I would be a great fit for this! Thank you.

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India M.

Kansas City, Missouri 64109

Sunsational Certified Since 2023

Hello, my name is India. You can also call me Dina. I have been swimming my whole life and teaching swimming since I was about 14. I am now 39 years old. I have taught lifeguards how to lifeguard. I even did junior Olympic swimming. Outside of swimming, I am a musical artist who indulges my life in the arts, and I just had a little boy. I am so gracious to be a mom today! I use really cool techniques to teach kids and get them very comfortable with the water, and I can work with special needs as well. I really hope I fit what youre looking for. I cant wait to work with you guys soon!

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Dakota D.

Overland Park, Kansas 66202

Certification N/A

Hi, everyone! My name is Dakota, and I am a former competitive swimmer, an experienced childrens swim instructor, and an aquatics and swimming enthusiast. I have experience working with children ages 6 months to 13 years. I am passionate about teaching safety and self-rescue swim skills and nurturing a love and respect for the water in my students while providing fun, kid-friendly lessons.

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Julie H.

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

Sunsational Certified Since 2017

Hi, my name is Julie Haddock! I was on the Old Pike swim team for 12 years. I have been a lifeguard for 5 years and a swim instructor for children 2 to 13 years of age. I have also volunteered as a Special Olympics swim coach which gave me the opportunity to teach children and adults; ages ranging from 15 to 40 years of age. Currently, I am a student at UMKC and plan to graduate with a Bachelor`s in Elementary Education. I love teaching swimmers of all ages and levels of ability!

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Drue H.

KCMO, KS 66208

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Drue, and I love teaching swimming lessons! I have a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am a special education paraprofessional for the Shawnee Mission School District during the school year, and I have taught summer swimming lessons for over 15 yrs. I like to make the lessons fun while teaching water safety and stroke instruction. Hope to hear from you soon!

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sarah k.

Kansas City, MO 64110

Sunsational Certified Since 2025

Hi! my name is Sarah and I've been teaching swim lessons for 3 years. The kids I've taught lessons to have varied in age from 2 to 13, but I'm comfortable teaching infants and adults as well. I've also worked with kids for 7 years as a camp counselor, nanny, and gymnastics coach. I also have experience with children who have anxiety and special needs. I'm passionate about teaching lessons because I`ve had wonderful coaches, who have made me want to give the gift of swimming to other kids.

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Holly R.

Shawnee, Kansas 66216

Sunsational Certified Since 2024

Hi, my name is Holly! I swam competitively for 10 years and worked as a swim instructor for 3+ years. I have experience working with ages 6 months to adults, I also have experience working with children that have special needs. I recently graduated from KU with a degree in Exercise Science, I am excited to share my passion of swimming and exercise!

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Meredith W.

Liberty, MO 64068

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Meredith and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years with kids ages 3 to 18. I've also worked with children for over 12 years as a special education teacher. I went to Northern Iowa and earned a degree in recreation therapy in 2000. I love teaching swimming because I enjoy working one on one with students and having been a competitive swimmer for so much of my life I enjoy sharing my love of the pool with others.

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Josie M.

Lenexa, Kansas 66216

Certification N/A

Hi! My name is Josie, and I swam for my high school varsity team (SMNW) all four years of high school and competed at state each year. I specialize in teaching form but can also work with little ones to teach them the basics and get them comfortable in the water. I have helped in my moms in-home daycare my whole life, so I have a lot of experience working with little kids. I was also a lifeguard for two summers, so I know all about water safety. Cant wait to meet you!!

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Keziah M.

Kansas City, MO 64114

Sunsational Certified Since 2018

Hello, my name is Keziah. My swim instructor experience consists of over four years with all ages, mainly toddlers to teens. I've had the pleasure to lifeguard and share my swimming knowledge at community pools, during adult swimming classes, private events and at local amusement parks. I have swim team captain experience and could help with casual swimmers to take on competitive swimming. I want to continue sharing my passion for teaching others how to enjoy all the water has to offer us...

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Brittany D.

Kansas City, MO 64131

Sunsational Certified Since 2019

Hi, my name is Brittany and I've been teaching swim lessons for over 10 years now. In the years that I have taught I have worked with kids age range infant to middle school, I have even taught adult classes. I went to University of Missouri and earned a degree in Biology. I have enjoyed teaching swim lesson over the year and enjoy making children feel confident and comfortable around water.

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Marcella R.

Kansas City, MO 64114

CPR

Hi, my name is Marcella and I've been a swim instructor since 1995. I teach all ages but my favorite students are young children because taking them on the journey of reluctance or fear of water to being safe while having fun in the water is very gratifying. While employed at a community foundation for DD adults, my favorite part of the curriculum was "swim day". Teaching students how to have fun in the water while placing safety first has always been my priority.

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Jami W.

Smithville, MO 64089

Sunsational Certified Since 2022

Hi, my name is Jami and I have been teaching swim lessons for 35 years with ages from infant through adult. I have taught Special Education for the last 28 years. I have both a BS and MS in Special Education from CMSU. I love teaching swim so that I know that people are safe and comfortable around water.

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We have answers. How do you support students with special needs?

We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your family’s lifestyle. You choose the days, times and number of lessons per week that works for you. Because all lessons are private, scheduling is completely flexible and can be adjusted for vacations or weather. In Parkville, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.

Private adaptive swim lessons help swimmers develop confidence, motor skills, sensory balance, and water safety awareness—skills that extend beyond the pool. For families in Parkville, private lessons mean convenience, personalized attention, and the reassurance of a trusted instructor coming directly to your pool.

Absolutely. Sunsational specializes in private, at-home swim instruction, so lessons happen in a familiar and comfortable environment. Many families in Parkville find that teaching in their own pool reduces sensory distractions and anxiety, helping swimmers focus and thrive. In addition, swimmers learn to safe where it matters most--their home!

Yes! Sunsational Swim School proudly provides adaptive swim lessons for children and adults with special needs throughout Kansas City. Our certified instructors are trained to work with a wide range of learners—including those with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and sensory processing differences—using patience, flexibility, and proven teaching techniques.

Each lesson is customized to the swimmer’s unique abilities, comfort level, and learning style. Instructors focus on trust and communication first, then gradually introduce floating, kicking, and breathing skills. The pace is gentle and guided entirely by the student’s comfort—creating a positive, confidence-building experience in the water.

Yes—Sunsational instructors are certified in CPR and are insured under our company liability insurance policy. Many have professional experience working with children on the spectrum or with physical or developmental disabilities and are certified in adaptive teaching techniques. Every instructor is matched carefully to your swimmer’s needs and communication preferences that you note in your registration.

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