Learning Today…
Leading Tomorrow
We’ve served 6,200 children, young adults and their families since we began in 2001.
Programs
EARLY EDUCATION
Inspired by the Finnish education system, our early education programs provide a comprehensive education in language, math, science, art, and yoga
Family Leadership and Education
Our programs are formulated around three important pillars: academics, mental well-being, and leadership
YOUTH SERVICE &
LEADERSHIP
Our youth programs include a service component, as well as a leadership and career exploration curriculum
EXTRACURRICULARS
Through our arts, sports, cultural enrichment, and well being programs, we inspire and nurture the human mind, body, and spirit
Los Niños Primero addresses the educational barriers that Latino families often face by preparing young children for academic success, equipping parents to support their children’s learning, and providing youth with leadership and volunteer opportunities. Through initiatives like the Martha Barrios Mead Scholarship, we help bridge opportunity gaps, fostering lifelong learning and empowering the next generation of Latino community leaders.
OUR PROGRAMS AREN’T POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU.
Your generosity empowers Latino families to overcome educational barriers and creates lasting opportunities for growth and success.
With your help, we can continue fostering lifelong learning and empowering future community leaders.
Testimonials
My son Joshua loves Los Niños Primero! He has learned many things and is more sociable. He loves his art and yoga class from Saturday School. If he were able to, he would go to Los Niños Primero daily.
Wherever he goes, he talks about the program. It makes him very happy. Thank you very much for everything you do for our children and the time that the staff dedicates.
Pamela Buenrostro, Parent
Volunteering at Los Niños Primero has been a blessing for me, it has helped develop me as a future educator. This program and working with the children has granted me the patience to work with different mindsets. I believe that children are the future of the world and I hope that I have influenced the children in some sort of way.
Luna Ramirez, Martha Barrios Mead Scholarship 2021 Recipient
Los Niños Primero has a great impact on the children. As an art teacher, I’ve noticed a great improvement in their fine motor skills, like using the scissors properly and cutting out shapes with more precision. I also notice improvement in their ability to pay attention in small group activities.
It is amazing to see how their English has improved. At the beginning of the year they were very quiet, but now they express their ideas enthusiastically. It is great to see the kids excited about learning!
Wendy Seeman, Educator
This school year, both of my children took standardized tests to measure their retention from the previous school year. I am amazed by the results! It was my daughter's first time taking the test, and she showed an impressive 70% growth in kindergarten topics—results I credit entirely to the work Los Niños Primero did with her, as we didn't do any schoolwork over the summer. My son's progress was equally remarkable. He had taken the test in April and showed a 54% growth in math and 61% in ELA. After his experience with Los Niños Primero, he retook the test and achieved a 94% growth in math and 84% in ELA!
Lina Marin, Educator and Parent
EVENTS
Contact
Please contact us to learn more about our organization.
Executive Director maritza.morelli@losninosprimerousa.org
Grants, Sponsorship Opportunities and Donations ashley.lewman@losninosprimerousa.org
Academics and Children Programs jeannie.myers@losninosprimerousa.org
Youth Service and Leadership Programs lizbeth.zamora@losninosprimerousa.org
Leadership and Educational Family Programs gloria.narea@losninosprimerousa.org
Communications, Marketing and More Information maite.fuertes@losninosprimerousa.org