Preschool Directory
Each preschool is formated as follows:
School Name
Address/ Phone
Website
School Hours
Age Group
Potty Trained
Teacher: Student
Maximum Students
Montessori School of Maui
2933 Baldwin Avenue
Makawao, HI 96768
573-0374
Full-time, Part-time
8:15am – 3:00pm
18 months – 3 years
Potty trained not required
1+1:12
26
Call for info
Montessori School of Maui is dedicated to the educational principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. We believe that the years from 3 to 6 are the most critical period for nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and for laying the foundation for all future development.
Montessori Hale O Keiki
P.O. Box 2348
Kihei, HI 96753
874-7441
Full-time, Part-time
8:00am – 3:00pm
2.8 years – 6 years
Potty trained required
1:12
63
Montessori Hale O Keiki provides an environment that allows each child to develop to his or her fullest potential. Children are introduced to the joy of learning at an early age through a mutually supportive space using materials proven to entice and enhance self-education and discovery.
Maui Preparatory Academy
4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
665-9966
Full-time, Part time
8:00am – 5:00pm
3 years – 4 years Aug. 1
Potty trained required
1:7
Up to 36
Maui Preparatory Academy is an accredited preschool program for 3 and 4 year old children. We believe children need to develop a strong foundation in basic academic skills, supplemented and enriched by classes in Physical Education, Technology, Art, Music and Drama.
ROOTS School Maui
740 Haiku Road, Haiku 96708
808 250 7988
http://rootsmaui.com/ [email protected]
Contact: Kathy
M-F 8:30 to 3:30 pm year round
ROOTS Curriculum is based on project based learning, with dynamic hands on experiences, so that children may develop a deeper knowledge of subjects and skills. Reading, Developing the whole child, Skill building (Language, cognitive, physical, emotional), Music and Imaginative Play are the highlights of the program.
St. Joseph Early Learning Center
1294 Makawao Avenue
Makawao, HI 96768
572-6235
Full-time, Part-time
7:30am – 3 or 5:00pm
2 years 9 mo through 5 years
Potty trained required
1:11
42
St. Joseph Early Learning Center aims to strengthen the whole child socially, academically and spiritually; develop each child’s self-esteem, self-help skills and age-appropriate attention span; and develop each child’s readiness skills, focusing on the process of learning through all curriculum areas.
Haleakala Waldorf School 878-2511
‘APAPANE AND I’IWI PRESCHOOL
4160 Lower Kula Rd
Kula, HI 96790
878-2511
Full-time, Part-time
8:30am – 2:30pm
8:30am – 11:30am MTW
2 to 4 years
Potty trained required
1:12
Children develop the capacity for creative thinking, problem-solving and social interaction through their free imaginative play.
PULAMA PARENT+CHILD PROGRAM
Classes are offered Thursdays and Fridays in three 9-14 week sessions.
0-2 years
Potty trained not required
The Haleakala Waldorf School Pulama Parent + Child Program provides children with a safe and nurturing, home-like nursery environment while offering parents the opportunity to be inspired and supported.
Kahului Hongwanji
291 South Puunene, Kahului
877-7998
www.kahuluihongwanjipreschool.com
AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 5:00pm
3-5 years
1:12 (not including aides)
42 students enrolled
Potty Training Required
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool has been in operation for 32 years. Class size is small, with 10 children per class. All teachers have 10-30 years of teaching experience. Tuition is $700 and the Pre K class for 5 year olds is $725.
Kahului Union Church Preschool
101 W. Kamehameha Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
871-6955
Full-time, Part-time
7:15am – 4:30pm
3 – 5 years
Potty trained required
1:8
30
KUC Preschool’s curriculum is God centered and fosters Christian beliefs while integrating art, music, physical and language development, math, science, social studies, and life skills into the daily program.
Wailuku Hongwanji Preschool
144 Kaniela St.
Wailuku, HI 96793
244-9545
Full-time, Part-time
7:15am – 5:00pm
2 years 8 months – 6 years
Potty trained required
1:10
62
At Wailuku Hongwanji Preschool we provide a positive, nurturing, challenging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for each student to develop into a caring, self-fulfilled and compassionate person.
Smart Start Christian Preschool
59 Kahele St., Kihei, HI
175 N. Market St. Wailuku, HI
874-3643
Full-time, Part-time
7:00am – 6:00pm
2 years – 5 years
Potty trained required for 3-5 years not required for 2 years.
1:6 2 years; 1:9 3-4 years; 1:9 4-5 years
20 Kihei, 50 Wailuku
Smart Start only employs loving qualified teachers that are crazy about kids. Our curriculum encompasses all the different concepts that prepare them for kindergarten. We spend one-on-one time with each child ensuring they have mastered each skill. Call today!
Aloha Kai Academy
1445 Baldwin Ave., Makawao, HI
954 Baldwin Ave., Paia , HI
280-4281
280-1582
Full time, Part time
7:15am – 5:15pm
0-3 years; 3-5 years
1:5 infant/toddler; 1:12 Preschool
Makawao: 43
Paia: 30
We incorporate necessary aspects of your child’s development during these formative years. Through our school atmosphere, outstanding staff and well-planned curriculum we prepare your child for Kindergarten and a life long love of learning!
Fun,2,3 Preschool
Kula Hospital
100 Keokea Pl., Kula HI
878-2602
Full-time, Part-time
6:45am – 5:00pm
2 years – 4 years
Potty trained not required
1:7
14 per day
Fun,2,3 Preschool is a small play-based program in a rural setting, including an intergenerational program with Kula Hospital. Fun, 2, 3 Preschool builds a strong foundation for learning through curiosity, exploration, social skills and community building.
Little Explorers
1050 Lower Main St., Wailuku, HI
2103 Wells St., Wailuku HI
244-2112
Full-time, Part-time
7:30am – 5:00pm
2 years – 5 years
Potty trained not required
1:6
30 enrolled
Your keiki will use all 5 senses in activities which encourage them to discover, explore, share and learn. We enjoy circle time activities with reading, singing, and dancing. We provide what your child needs to be successful in their next level of education.
Chez Sylvie
43 Kahope Pl.
Haiku, Hi 96708
264-9287
Full-time, Part-time
8:15am – 3:45pm
18 months – School age
Potty trained not required
1:6
6
We provide family-style developmentally appropriate childcare. We strive for a balance of different ages. We help to prepare the children for kindergarten. The school is a private classroom style setting with fenced outdoor play area.
Doris Todd Christian Preschool
519 Baldwin Avenue
Paia, HI 96779
579-9237
Full-time, Part-time
7:30am – 5:30pm
3 years – 5 years; 3 by Dec. 31
Potty trained required
1:10
Doris Todd Christian Preschool is a place for children to learn and grow as God intended. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23
KAMA’AINA KIDS
Kahului Preschool
50 South Papa Ave., Kahului, HI.
877-7256
Full-time
7:00am – 5:30pm
12 months – 6 years
Potty training not required
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups.
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 9 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.
Piilani Preschool
10 Manino Circle Kihei, HI.
874-8844
Full-time
7:00am – 5:30pm
6 weeks – 6 years
Potty training not required
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups.
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 9 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.
Lahaina Preschool
553 Wainee St., Lahaina, HI
667-0422
Full-time, Part-time
7:00am – 5:30pm
6 weeks – 5 years
Potty trained not required
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups.
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 9 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.
Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool
Upcountry, Central Maui, Kihei and Lahaina
249-2430
Monday-Thursday
8:30-10:30am
Birth- 5 Years
Caregiver Involvement
50 per site
Tutu and Me aima to meet the developmental needs of young children and to support the grandparents and caregivers. Tutu and me Traveling preschool provides services to children and the tuition is free. Teaching teams, comprised of early child educators, travel to preselected communities where they set up, conduct and facilitate the program.
Iao Preschool
2731 W. Vineyard St. Wailuku HI
242-1995
www.iaoucc.org
Full Time
7am-5pm
3-5 years
Potty Trained Required
1:8
Max Students:36
Iao Preschool is committed to developing the whole child. Emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual growth are parts of the wholeness we seek.
Rainbow Playschool
Paia Off Of Baldwin Avenue across from Rainbow Park
808 579-9216
Full Time/ Part Time
M-F 8:15am-12:30pm or 3:15pm pick up
3 yrs.-6 yrs.
1:6
Max kids 6
Play-based child care program enriching your child’s growth in a safe, challenging, and nurturing environment. Children play with a purpose—arts and crafts, cognitive and living skills, outdoor play.
Kansha Preschool
3 Go For Broke Place
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 242-5437
Ages 3-6
Potty Training Required
School Hours are 7:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Licensed for 16 Students, Teacher/Student Ratio 1/8
Tuition: Full Time: $650/month; Part-Time: $525/month
Accreditation: HAIS, WASC, NLSA, WACEA-in process with NAEYC
10% of students receive tuition assistance
Kansha Preschool is co-located with the Maui Adult Day Care Oceanview Program in the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, and have an intergenerational activities component in their curriculum relating to learning life skills.
MEO Head Start
(Maui) – 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku / Phone: (808) 249-2988
(Molokai) – 387 Kolapa Place, Kaunakakai / Phone: (808) 553-9805
(Lana`i) – 751 Fraser Avenue (E Malama I Na Keiki `o Lana`i Preschool), Lana`i City / Phone: (808) 565-6266
www.meoinc.charityfinders.com/HeadStart_HS
Teacher/ Student Ratio: 1/10 (minimal)
Tuition: Free (Family must meet the Head Start selection criteria)
Ages: 3 to 5 years old
School Enrollment: Varies
Accreditation: NHSA Region IX HAS; HAS – Hawai`i
Potty Training: Not Required
Head Start is a federal program that provides Early Childhood development services to families that meet the federal poverty guidelines and selection criteria. Children who will be 3 or 4 yrs. old by July 31, 2015 are eligible for enrollment. Beginning February 2, 2015, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2015/16 school year. Parents / Legal guardians will be required to bring (1) child’s birth certificate; (2) household income (2 forms: 4-6 current paystubs or TANF financial printout, and 2014 W-2 forms or income tax returns).
MEO Kahi Kamali`i Infant/ Toddler Center
99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku / Phone: (808) 249-2988
www.meoinc.charityfinders.com/HeadStart_KK
Teacher/ Student Ratio: 1/5
Tuition: $914
Ages: 1 to 3 years old
School Enrollment: Varies
Parent/ Legal Guardian is to complete application in the office between 7:30am – 3:30pm, Monday- Friday, except holidays. For more information, call office.
AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 4:00pm OR 8:00am – 4:30pm
Potty Training: Not Required
The Preschool at Kapalua
5960 Lower Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina
669-5577
7:30am-4:45pm
Full Time/Part Time
Ages 2-5 Years
Potty Training Required
1:12
31 Per Day
We believe that each child is made in the image of the infinitely loving and creative God. To this end, we are here to help the children develop their full physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual potentials.
St. Anthony Preschool
1627-B Mill Street, Wailuku
242-9024
7:15am-4:45pm or 7:15am-3:00pm
Ages 3-5 years
Potty Training Required
1:10
48 students enrolled
St. Anthony Preschool provides a Catholic education enabling students to develop positive attitudes and habits for growing, living, and learning. We share a campus with the St. Anthony Grade School and Junior-Senior High School.
Punana Leo O Maui
103 S. High St., Wailuku
244-5676
Full Day Care
3 to 5 years
Potty Training Required
1:7
30 students enrolled
Punana Leo initiates, provides for and nurtures various Hawaiian language environments, and we find our strength in our spirituality, and love of our language, our people, our land, and of knowledge.
Sacred Hearts Preschool
239 Dickenson St., Lahaina
661-4720
Full Time
7:00am-5:00pm
Potty Training: Required
Celebrating 150 years of education on the west side. Sacred Hearts School is proud to carry on the legacy of excellence that is evident in the quality of students graduating from our middle school. We develop Kids with character!
Wailuku Union Preschool
327 South High Street, Wailuku HI
242-5950
2 years – 6 years
Full Time
7:15am – 5:00pm
1:5
32
Potty Training Required
Wailuku Union Preschool provides a Christian learning environment that ministers to the needs of the whole child. This includes a loving, positive, supportive, safe, and healthy environment that encourages the growth of your child in all areas of development.
Montessori Eagles International
535 Wainee St., Lahaina
463-7735; 463-9355
www.montessorieaglesinternational.com
2 to 6 years
Full time/Part time
7:00am – 6:00pm
1:12
19 enrolled
Potty Training Required
Bilingual Montessori School in Lahaina. Montessori education helps children to become independent with self esteem to become our great leaders of tomorrow. Learning for life! The sky is the limit!
Noah’s Ark Preschool
777 Mokulele Hwy., Kahului
871-2477
2 to 4 years
Full time/Part time
7:00am-5:00pm
2:16 for 2 year olds
2:24 for 3-4 year olds
55 enrolled
Potty Training: Not Required for 2 years old
“Changing Hearts To Renew The Mind” and “Establishing life long Christians in order to develop a Heritage of Faith with servitude to the church, community, and other.” Romans 12:2
Kula Keiki
Lower Kula Rd., Kula
280-0610
2.5 – 4.5 years
1:6
6 enrolled
Potty Training: Not Required
Kula Keiki is Upcountry’s newest answer to the ongoing question of where to go for sincerity in academic preschool programming for ages 2.5 to 4.5 Utilizing a curriculum based on natural keiki curiosity, natural aspects of keiki curiosity form the foundation of Kula Keiki.
Makawao Hongwanji Preschool
223 Hiwalani Lp., Pukalani
572-7883
3 to 5 years
7:15am – 5:00pm or 7:15 am – 2:30pm
1:9
40 enrolled
Potty Training: Required
We are sponsored by Makawao Hongwanji Mission as an outreach to the needs of the community. We are located in a quiet neighborhood of Pukalani.
Maui Evangelical Church Preschool
256 Hina Avenue, Kahului
877-6604
7:00am – 5:00pm
3-5 years
1:9
28 enrolled
Potty Training: Not Required
The school offers a Christian program which is based on language, motor cognitive and social learning development. The school takes field trips to different educational sites.
Kahului Baptist Preschool
309 South Puunene Ave., Kahului
877-7243
www.kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
6:45am – 5:15pm
2 years 8 months to 5 years
1:8
72 enrolled
Potty Training Required
Loving children for over 60 years
Children of the Rainbow Nursery and Preschool
142 Baker St., Lahaina
661-8281
7:30am – 5:00pm
2 to 5 years
1:7 preschool; 1:6 nursery
30 enrolled in preschool
12 enrolled in nursery
We offer a play-based curriculum. We work with each child at their own level and build on their experiences. Our yard is huge and a wonderful place to explore many outside options.
Children’s Garden
2140 Kanakanui Rd., Kihei
879-8786
7:30am – 5:30pm
2 to 6 years
1:7
41 per day
Potty Training: Not Required
Children’s Garden is a quality preschool/daycare that emphasizes academics and social and communication skills, and offers language, creative movement and reading programs. We nurture children with love, care, guidance, patience and understanding.
Christ the King Child Development Center
211 Kaulawahine St., Kahului HI
877-3587
7:15am – 5:15pm
2.5 to 6 years
1:8 to 1:12 depending on the age of the child
58 enrolled
Potty Training: Required
Christ the King Child Development Center is a learning community. It’s more than little kids; it’s families and little kids.
Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool
520 West One Street, Kahului
873-6339
7:00am – 5:00pm
3 – 5 years
1:8
34 enrolled
Potty Training Required
The purpose of Emmanuel Lutheran School is to provide a high quality, Christ-centered education. Emmanuel Lutheran School is licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools.
Holy Innocents’ Preschool
561 Front Street, Lahaina
667-9058
www.holyimaui.org/preschool.html
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
3 – 5 years
1:12
34 enrolled
Potty Training: Required
Holy Innocents Preschool has a long-held reputation for quality early childhood education. Daily classes are held year-round behind Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in its Parish Hall and courtyard, complete with tree house.
Makawao Drop in Center
PO Box 1690
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 446-6928
Part time/two days/week
9:30am – 12pm
2 years – 5 years
Potty trained not required
1:6
24
At the Makawao Drop in Center each day is different with a fun curriculum designed to foster learning through play. One day children might go on a butterfly hunt for stickers, or pan for gold, or do a treasure hunt during outside play time. In the sparkling clean, brand new classroom, kids get to do art projects based on curriculum themes, storytime, free play with a broad range of fun toys, and music. Classes are 2.5 hours 2 days/week.
