Our Hours

Mon 7am - 5:30pm
Tue 7am - 5:30pm
Wed 7am - 5:30pm
Thu 7am - 5:30pm
Fri 7am - 5:30pm

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We're always looking for positive, energetic people with a passion for educating children.

Careers at Aurora

What Makes Our Kiddie Academy Special

Our Life Essentials® curriculum is uniquely focused on the development of the outcomes that prepare children for life. At Kiddie Academy of [ACADEMY], your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our highly trained educators are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development.

What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You’ll Love

  • Nutritious lunch and snacks provided
  • State-of-the-art classrooms designed around children’s needs
  • Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
  • Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link® app

Highlights of Our Academy

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Our Awards & Accreditations

Meet the Owners

Jillian & Eion Snell

Welcome to Kiddie Academy of Aurora- a place we want you to feel happy and safe, and where kids can be kids! Jillian has always had a passion for working with kids starting in her teen years as a leader in her community youth organizations to her advocacy for juveniles in the court system as a Guardian ad Litem. Eion is a native of South Africa and is a dedicated small business owner. When it came time to put our son, Knox, in Preschool we discovered there were so few in our neighborhood that made us feel like he would truly grow socially and emotionally. That’s where our journey began… We are excited to build long-lasting relationships in the community with our families at Kiddie Academy of Aurora and focus on genuine care for your children because this truly is our everyday life as parents!

Meet Our Team

Alexis Weiss Vigil

Curriculum Director

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Alexis Weiss Vigil, Curriculum Director

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Marina Vannice

Operations Director

Marina is a South Florida native that moved to Colorado a few years ago to start a new adventure with her husband, Austin!...   Read More

Marina Vannice, Operations Director

Marina is a South Florida native that moved to Colorado a few years ago to start a new adventure with her husband, Austin! She loves everything about the Colorado lifestyle, hiking in the mountains, skiing, traveling and spending quality time with her two kids, Emma and Callan. She holds a bachelor's degree from FAU and loves meeting new people. As a busy mom of two, Marina enjoys being a part of the childcare environment and assisting our management team and staff here Kiddie Academy! 

Melissa Brophy

School Director

Hello wonderful Kiddie Academy of Aurora staff and families. I am so excited to join the team as School Director. I’m super...   Read More

Melissa Brophy, School Director

Hello wonderful Kiddie Academy of Aurora staff and families. I am so excited to join the team as School Director. I’m super happy to share my knowledge of 36 years of experience and create a working relationship and community with you all. I’m married to a wonderful man; Rodney and we have 5 children between us and 5 beautiful grandchildren. We have two pups Calliope and Toby. I enjoy gardening and have a spectacular garden; this past summer we had lots of produce from it. I have had a beehive that was housed in my yard. I also  love baseball, hockey, and football. My evenings and weekends are spent cheering on my teams depending on the sports season. I look forward to working with you all and making our school the best in the community.

Yonette Da Silva

Assistant Director

Ms. Yonette is our Assistant Director and with over 20 years of experience she brings a wealth of knowledge. She loves our...   Read More

Yonette Da Silva, Assistant Director

Ms. Yonette is our Assistant Director and with over 20 years of experience she brings a wealth of knowledge. She loves our kids and enjoys spending time teaching them. She also loves training and guiding our staff to ensure that we are always giving our best.