What We’ve Achieved
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 1,400 children, youth, and parents annually.
+700Latino Early
Education Students
During our 5-week summer program, we implemented an innovative pedagogical methodology with outstanding and measurable results under official standards:
+300Youth Volunteers
Students from 100 Atlanta institutions worked alongside certified teachers, totaling 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.
290Engaged Parents
and Families
Education is a shared effort. Parents are active participants in our Summer Educational Program alongside their children, and
of our families take part in parent education and civic engagement programs year-round.