El Primer Paso, Ltd. provides bilingual preschool services including wraparound and summer programs for working parents.  The preschool at the heart of El Primer Paso is celebrating 53 years of continuous operation in Dover.  The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and rated as a high quality program by Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey's voluntary rating agency.  The program meets or exceeds all the NJ Standards for Preschool Teaching and Learning.  Our certified teachers and assistants participate in ongoing training in curriculum, assessment, child development, dual language learning, special needs, health and safety.  The program follows the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD online assessment system.

A Family Liaison works closely with parents to assess their needs, develop workshops, and provide referrals to resources in the community.  

The program is an implementation center for The Pyramid Model, a national model for training teachers and parents in practices which support children's social-emotional development.

Eligibility	Preschool - ages 3-5
Age Groups	Children
Community Services	Community Community Education Volunteer Opportunities Education Early Childhood Education Private School Family & Support Services Child Care / After School Family Support Referral Services Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Special Needs
Payment Options	County Funding Scholarships / Financial Aid Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans
Language Spoken	Spanish

Last Updated: 06/28/23