The Los Niños Early Intervention Center provides special education services for preschool children who are identified as having developmental delays in one or more areas of growth and development. The Peer Role Model Program was instituted in order to provide our developmentally delayed students the opportunity to interact with and learn from typically developing peers.

The children enrolled as role models benefit from our exceptional teaching staff. We not only have highly qualified teachers and therapists who are specifically trained in the areas of special education and/or early childhood education, we also have dedicated and skilled educational assistants who enhance each child's educational experience while he/she is enrolled at Los Niños.

We provide a literacy rich, play-based curriculum, which is designed to enhance individual strengths and promote learning and growth in all developmental areas.

 In order to qualify for the Peer Role Model Program, children must meet the following criteria:

1. They must turn 3 or 4 years of age during the current school year.


2. They must obtain an average or above average score on the DIAL-3 screening instrument and must be at or above age level in speech, language and social/emotional skills.


3. They must have an excellent ability to pay attention and follow directions.


4. They must follow behavior rules with very little or no resistance.


5. They must have excellent attendance.

If your child meets these qualifications, and you are interested in enrolling him/her in our preschool, you will be asked to read and sign a parent contract. The contract explains there are tuition fees of $50.00 per month for a half-day program, four days per week. The first four weeks of enrollment (trial period) are considered a part of the screening process and will help us determine if your child qualifies as a peer. The contract also explains our policies regarding grievances, program changes and dismissals