Every child deserves a start filled with opportunities.
Our Early Childhood Education Program empowers more than 700 Latino children and families each year, providing a high-quality bilingual education that inspires confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Through an innovative approach based on the Finnish educational model, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), and learning through play, we help children develop the skills necessary to succeed in school and in life. Our programs, aligned with the Georgia Early Childhood Education Standards (GELDS), the Georgia Elementary School Standards (GSE), and Emory University’s SEE curriculum, provide a holistic education that strengthens learning, social, and emotional development.
Summer Program
Continuous learning in a safe and fun environment.
The Summer Educational Program offers five weeks of comprehensive learning for children ages 3 through 5th grade, between June and July, combining classroom projects and play-based learning to strengthen academic skills, creativity, and active participation. The program helps prevent learning loss during the summer.
Cobb County (Marietta), Clayton County (College Park), Dekalb County (Doraville), Gwinnett County (Lilburn), Fulton County (Hapeville, Roswell, and Sandy Springs)
Registration for the Summer Program will be open starting in February 2027.
Register for the 2027 Summer Program if you are part of the Children First community!
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Saturday School
A space to learn with creativity, fun, and inspiration
For children ages 3 through 5th grade. Two Saturdays a month, from August to April.
A space where learning becomes a fun, creative, and inspiring experience. Our program sparks curiosity and fosters a love of learning through STEAM activities, integrating science, math, art, and other methods to guide student inquiry.
With an approach based on the Georgia Standards for Early Learning and Development (GELDS) and the Georgia Standard of Excellence (GSE), we support the holistic development of each child while they enjoy art, music, and yoga as essential parts of their emotional and academic growth.
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471 Mount Vernon HWY NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
Early Literacy Program
The best learning begins in the early years and in the company of the family.
A bilingual program that strengthens learning from the early years, helping to bridge the gap between low-income Latino students and students with access to enriching learning experiences. It engages parents and children in educational experiences that inspire a love of reading and academic growth.
Through teacher-led activities, families learn tools to support their children’s development inside and outside the classroom, creating a solid foundation for a successful future.
: The Maritza Morelli Community Education Center (Sandy Springs), Hapeville Elementary School (Hapeville), Church of the Incarnation (Doraville), and Fountain Elementary School (Forest Park).
Learning Together
Empowering families to support learning at home
For elementary school students and their parents—Twice a week, September–May
Aprendemos Juntos (Learning Together) is a Spanish-language program that fosters collaboration among parents, children, and educators, strengthening the connection between home and school. Through sessions led by a certified educator, families acquire tools and strategies to actively support their children’s learning and academic success.
: Locations: Hapeville Elementary School (Hapeville) and Fountain Elementary School (Forest Park).