Los Niños Primero
Sandy Springs
In nearly three decades of service, Los Niños Primero has transformed the potential of the Latino community through cutting-edge early childhood education programs. Inspired by the successful Finnish model (based on ethics and collaboration) for students and their families, we create inclusive environments where every student thrives. What began in 2001 with 17 children is now a movement that inspires more than 1,700 children, youth, and parents annually.
During our 5-week summer program, we implemented an innovative pedagogical methodology with outstanding and measurable results under official standards:
Young students from a range of Atlanta institutions worked alongside certified teachers, giving more than
Many of our volunteers started as students in our early education programs. Today, they come back as role models, showing younger children what leadership and community look like.
Education is a shared effort. Parents are active participants in our Educational Programs alongside their children and our teachers.
of our families take part in parent education and civic engagement programs year-round.
Programs
- Summer Educational Program
- Saturday School
- Early Literacy Program
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