Welcome | bIENVeNIDO
Nurturing Future Leaders in Child Care
Empowering children through bilingual education and growth.
Apoyo financiero para la educación y el cuidado temprano.
Financial Support for Early Education & Care
We support and welcome all families.
Welcome to ChildrenFIRST | niñosprimero
Our Mission | Nuestra Mission
At ChildrenFIRST|NiñosPRIMERO - CFNP, we are dedicated to providing a dual language preschool program that enhances school readiness. Our focus on cognitive, social, and emotional development ensures that every child is prepared for a successful future.
About Us
Our Team | Nuestro Equipo
Our team is made up of highly trained and experienced professionals who are passionate about working with children. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and we are always looking for ways to enhance our services and better meet the needs of the families we serve.
Our Programs & Age Groups | Nuestros Programas y Edades
We offer a range of programs to meet the needs of children at different stages of development. Our programs include toddler care, preschool, before and after-school care for children enrolled in elementary school. Each program is designed to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports the growth and development of each child.
additional information | información adicional
DAYS & HOURS | HORA Y DIAS
CFNP MEALS | CFNP COMIDAS Tree Nut Free Environment
CFNP MEALS | CFNP COMIDAS Tree Nut Free Environment
3 - Full Days: Monday - Wednesday
Hours: 8AM - 5:30PM
Morning Drop-off
8:00 - 8:30AM
Afternoon Pick-up
5:00 - 5:30PM
*CFNP will be expanding to 4 - Days Summer 2026
CFNP MEALS | CFNP COMIDAS Tree Nut Free Environment
CFNP MEALS | CFNP COMIDAS Tree Nut Free Environment
CFNP MEALS | CFNP COMIDAS Tree Nut Free Environment
Our tuition rates include:
AM Snack
Healthy Lunch
PM Snack
Parent/Guardian
Thriving Thursday Charcuterie Board Donations Welcomed!
MONTHLY TUITION RATE | MATRÍCULA MENSUAL
CFNP MEALS | CFNP COMIDAS Tree Nut Free Environment
Thriving THURSDAYS | JUEVES de Plenitud: A Day of Emotional Wellness!
3-Full Days 2026 Rate: $1475
4-Day Summer 2026 Rate: $1575
Additional Costs
Potty Training $130 per mo.
Speech & Language | Mental Health Supports - fee's individually set by each consultant.
Thriving THURSDAYS | JUEVES de Plenitud: A Day of Emotional Wellness!
Thriving THURSDAYS | JUEVES de Plenitud: A Day of Emotional Wellness!
Thriving THURSDAYS | JUEVES de Plenitud: A Day of Emotional Wellness!
An enriching addition to our daily curriculum that focuses specifically on the emotional health of children! Thriving Thursdays provide a dedicated time to delve deeper into these essential skills and trauma informed care for sustainability & growth.
Fun Activities Include:
Creative Art Therapy Mindful Movement
Storytime Adventures
CFNP Consultants | Consultoras
Thriving THURSDAYS | JUEVES de Plenitud: A Day of Emotional Wellness!
CFNP Consultants | Consultoras
CFNP recognizes the importance of early intervention, which is why we sponsor the cost of the initial assessment for each child. If parents choose to secure a consultant after the initial assessment, those fees will be individually set between each parent and consultants.
In partnership, we work to create sustainable strategies that foster each child's growth & development.
CURRICULUM|CURRÍCULA
Thriving THURSDAYS | JUEVES de Plenitud: A Day of Emotional Wellness!
CFNP Consultants | Consultoras
CFNP follows a play-based, child-centered approach with structured and unstructured learning activities that meet the individual needs of each child. Elements from research backed frameworks include Creative Curriculum and Head Start approaches incorporated.
Admissions | admisión
Here’s a step-by-step guide to navigate the admissions process:
01. Schedule a Visit: Parents are encouraged to visit and tour our environment.
02. Application Process: Complete an online or hardcopy admission application and pay to register (non-refundable $60.00 fee is required to secure your child’s placement).
03. Enrollment Confirmation & Payments: Once accepted, families will receive a welcome package, along with an invoice for first month’s payment and other fees as applicable.
04. Orientation & Welcome to CFNP Community! Before starting, parents and guardians are required to view our bilingual parent/guardian orientation video for goals, objectives, expectations, CFNP procedures and transition tips to best prepare your child for his/her first day.
Impact team | equipo de impacto
Staff
Veronica Martinez, CFNP Director is an accomplished professional in early childhood education, who formerly served in various leadership capacities for the City of Oakland's Prenatal-5 Head Start Program. In these roles, she was responsible for the oversight of collaborative partners, including Peralta Community College Children’s Centers at Laney College and Merritt College, Oakland Unified School District, Saint Vincent’s Day Home, Brighter Beginnings Home Based Option and Oakland’s Spanish Speaking Unity Council Early Childhood Centers to enhance the quality of early education. Together with valued partners, her commitment to fostering effective Early Childhood Development Centers made a significant impact on the families and served.
With over 30 years of experience, Veronica has a rich background in building strong result-oriented partnerships, developing programs and systems that enhanced family, staff and community engagement aligning short-term and long-term goals to meet the diverse needs of children and their families.
Her core competencies encompass program design and implementation, compliance and regulatory oversight, staff supervision, data analysis, financial management, leading multi-disciplinary teams, training and technical assistance, quality improvement initiatives, program consulting, contract administration, conducting assessments that enhance classroom interactions and instructional quality in the pre-kindergarten environments, fostering effective teaching practices that support children’s learning and development and building collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Fluent in Spanish, she excels in bilingual communication and is dedicated to training and capacity building to enhance early childhood education and care.
Passionate about nurturing the next generation, Veronica continues to make meaningful contributions to the field of early childhood education, striving to create a brighter future for children and families now as the founder of ChildrenFIRST|NiñosPrimero Early Care and Education Preschool Childcare & Consulting Services out of San Leandro, CA.
Staff
Angelica Reyes, Operations Coordinator - Intern is a first-generation Chicana, currently attending Saint Mary's College of California, double majoring in Ethnic Studies and Political Science. She is deeply passionate about community advocacy, empowerment, and uplifting the voices of underrepresented communities. Her long-term goal is to pursue immigration law, where she can continue working toward equity and social justice.
At CFNP, Angelica looks forward to helping families and children by linking them to individualized services. She supports targeted recruitment and outreach efforts, establishing and maintaining relationships with the San Leandro community and Alameda County. Additionally, she aids in the development and implementation of program policies and helps coordinate and plan special emphasis activities for parents and children.
Being part of CFNP resonates deeply with her values, as she believes that empowering children from an early age helps build the confidence and curiosity they need to thrive. Angelica is excited to contribute to an environment that nurtures growth, celebrates individuality, and encourages every child and family to see their potential and power.
Consultant
Emily Vincent, M.S. CCC-SLP is a bilingual/bicultural (Spanish-English) speech-language pathologist. She has been working with families and children for many years providing therapy, diagnostic, and consultation services through Early Intervention, public and private preschools including Head Start and Early Head Start, as well as elementary schools. She began life after college as a Head Start preschool teacher, then later as a Disability Specialist for Early Head Start and Head Start while attending graduate school to become a bilingual speech-language pathologist. When she not conquering google docs or breaking out in song with her incredible and diverse caseload, she can be found hanging out with family in the mountains or the beach, in a bootcamp class or reading a novel.