CHILDCARE Kiddie Academy of Aurora Owners, Jillian and Eion Snell The Faces of PHOTO CREDIT: JENNY FOLMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
J illian and Eion Snell, owners of Kiddie Academy of Aurora, are committed to providing safe, educational childcare where kids can simply be kids. Their interest in early childhood education began when their son reached preschool age. Recognizing a gap in their community, they set out to fill it. “We couldn’t find quality educational care in our neighborhood where our son could truly grow socially and emotion- ally,” Jillian explains. “That’s where our journey began. Four years later, we’re proud of the community we’ve built and the lasting relationships we share with our students and their families.” Kiddie Academy of Aurora offers educa- tional childcare for children six weeks
to six years old. With state-of-the-art classrooms designed around children’s needs and care provided by professional educators and early learning experts, Kiddie Academy of Aurora creates a learning environment that nurtures and inspires young minds. For Jillian, working with children has always been a passion — from her teen years serving as a leader in community youth organizations to her advocacy for juveniles in the court system as a Guardian ad Litem. She and her hus- band, Eion, a South African native and successful entrepreneur, have made Colorado their home and are dedicated to modeling representation and diversi- ty in their community. “Community truly begins here,” says Jillian. “We host fundraising initiatives
for local causes throughout the year and are proud partners of Child Care Aware to assist our active duty families with tuition assistance.” The academy also participates in Arap- ahoe County’s Low-Income Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and Colora- do’s Universal Pre-K Program. Since opening their doors, the Snells have been recognized within the larger Kiddie Academy network, receiving awards such as ‘New Academy of the Year’ and ‘Brand Champions,’ and a staff member honored as ‘Educator of the Year.’ To learn how Kiddie Academy of Aurora can support your child’s growth, visit kiddieacademy.com/academies/aurora.
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