Preschool

The Aurora City Schools Preschool Program at Miller Elementary services children with disabilities and typically developing children ages three through five years of age.  Our preschool classrooms at Miller Elementary are integrated and serve children of all abilities.  Our children with disabilities have been identified with a variety of developmental delays. These delays can be mild, moderate, and/or severe. Our children who serve as role model peers demonstrate strong and age appropriate social skills, communication skills, and behavioral skills as they help to model expected behavior and communication skills in the classroom setting. 

We provide a continuum of services to our students with disabilities and work with families to provide our students with the support they need to succeed. Preschool services can be offered in our integrated preschool setting or in the local community preschool setting via the itinerant service model. 

Our preschool program is licensed by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) and we are a gold rated Step Up to Quality program. We implement an approved curriculum that is aligned to the Ohio Early Learning and Developmental Standards.The preschool program is staffed with highly qualified teachers and assistant teachers(paraeducators).  The teachers have Bachelors and/or Master degrees. The assistant teachers have a variety of backgrounds and training as outlined in the Ohio reschool Licensing and Step up to Quality standards.

I have concerns about my child’s development. Who do I contact? 

Erin Bradic, Miller Elementary School Psychologist, at 330.562-6199, extension 5123, or ebradic@aurora-schools.org

I have general questions about the preschool program and I would like to learn more.  Who do I contact? 

Lauren Barker, Preschool Coordinator, 330-562-6199 extension 5384, or lbarker@aurora-schools.org

I would like to fill out an application for my child to be a role model peer in the program. What should I do? 

Please fill out the 2025-2026 preschool role model peer application. We only fill a certain number of spots each year. If you apply and want to know your status please reach out to Lauren Barker at 330-562-6199, ext 5384, or lbarker@aurora-schools.org. We utilize a lottery system in January to fill open spots for the next school year. Once those spots are filled you are placed on a waiting list. Spots may or may not open up throughout the school year.