Young Explorers Montessori of Aurora
Inspiring Kids, Building Communities
At Young Explorers, our ambitious academic program exceeds the Ohio Department of Education Academic Content Standards, while our Montessori Method provides gentle instruction to ensure students are confidently prepared for kindergarten.
As the first Young Explorers school, we have proudly served Aurora families since 2002. Our Aurora campus began in a charming century home with 12 students and six staff members. This historic home once belonged to the famous painter Archibald Willard, known for painting "The Spirit of '76." A year after opening, we expanded the school, tripling its size and adding an indoor gym.
Nestled Among the Trees: Our private campus, tucked away among the trees, offers a peaceful setting with easy access to main routes for
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59 East Garfield Rd. Aurora, Ohio 44202
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Open 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
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Call for Enrollment: 888.711.5437
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Licensed for 185 children
Center Programs
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Infant
Infant
Our program fosters early development in language, social skills, physical strength, science exploration, and pre-math through sensory-rich activities.
Toddler
Toddler
Our program nurtures toddlers growing personalities, fostering relationships, independence, and learning through active, hands-on discovery.
Preschool
Preschool
Our program nurtures independence, academic progress, creativity, teamwork, and exploration through engaging activities in language, math, science, and arts.
Pre K
Pre K
Our program fosters resilience, intellectual growth, self-management, teamwork, creativity, scientific exploration, math skills, and leadership development.
Half-Day Preschool & Part-Time Daycare
Half-Day Preschool & Part-Time Daycare
Our program provides flexible part-time Montessori daycare for toddlers and preschoolers, available in Aurora, Streetsboro, and Twinsburg.
Available Openings at YE Schools
Center Offerings
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Yoga
Dance & Movement
Music
Natural Playground
Parking
Qualified Educators
All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.
Our Yoga program enriches our preschool curriculum, fostering young minds and bodies for lifelong mental and physical well-being through fun, themed sessions.
Our dance programs blend solid technique with fun and creative choreography, fostering both technical skill and expressive, individualistic style in our little ones.
Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.
Explore and learn with our natural playgrounds, where adventure meets education in a landscape of fun.
Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.
Our Educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
Center Director
Darion Santee has dedicated over six years to the field of child care, with roles that have ranged from lead teacher to assistant director at Young Explorers' Streetsboro location, before becoming the director at the Aurora center. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and has developed a deep expertise in nurturing young minds.
At Young Explorers Aurora, Darion is passionate about cultivating a safe and nurturing environment where families feel confident in the growth and development of their
