MAUI FAMILY MAGAZINE
SCHOOL GUIDE
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Aloha Kai Academy 1:5 Infant1445 Baldwin Ave., Makawao • 280-4281 Toddler 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 280-1582 1:12 Preschool Grades or Ages 12 mos.–3 years; 3–5 years
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Tuition
Additional information
$395–900 Infant/Toddler; $345–750 Preschool
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!
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Makawao: 31 Paia: 30
None
50%
Potty Training (Makawao): Required Potty Training (Paia): Not Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:16
$10,250 (Pre-K) $12,250 (K–5) $13,250 (6–8)
School Name Address & Website Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani • 573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm
Carden Academy of Maui is committed to educating the whole child through a balance of academic excellence, character development, and enrichment through the arts in a nurturing, small classroom setting.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
PreK–8
Maximum 166
HAIS, WASC
15%
"I want children to learn and to enjoy learning. Life is a joy, so should be learning." –Mae Carden
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Children of the Rainbow Preschool 142 Baker Street, Lahaina • 661-8281 ww.thechildrenoftherainbow.com
1:12
$600/month (7:30–5:00); $550/month (7:30–3:00)
Grades or Ages 3–5 years
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
48
NAEYC
8%
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. AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Children’s Garden 2140 Kanakanui Rd., Kihei 879-8786
Average 1:7 (varies depend- Varies ing on age)
Tuition
Additional information Children’s Garden is a quality non-profit 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–6 years
41 per day
None
10%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8 to 1:12 (depending on age of child)
$6900/year (7:15–3:15); $7900/year (7:15–5:15)
Christ the King Child Development Center is a learning community. It’s more than little kids; it’s families and little kids.
School Name Address & Website Christ the King Child Development Center 211 Kaulawahine St., Kahului 877-3587 Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2.5–6 years
60
NAEYC
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Doris Todd Christian Academy 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia 579-9237 • www.doristoddchristian.org
1:16
$6609–$7775
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool–Grade 12 184
ACSI , WASC
15%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:10 (Preschool); 1:16 (School)
$6600/yr. (K–5th); $7600/ yr. (6th–8th); $624/mo. (PreK, 7am–2:30p); $675/mo. (PreK, 7am–5pm)
Emmanuel Lutheran School and Preschool 520 West One Street, Kahului 873-6339 (Preschool) 873-6334 (School) www.els-maui.org
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that is biblically based and is committed to academic excellence, biblical morality, integrity, church involvement, and patriotism - all to the glory of God. Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm Potty Training: Required Additional information The purpose of Emmanuel Lutheran School is to provide a high quality, Christ-centered education. Our educational practices are based on the belief that each child is capable of three things: learning, leading by example and serving. Emmanuel Lutheran School is licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 yrs. (Preschool); Grades K–8th (School)
36 Preschool; 135 School
In Process
35%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Fun, 2, 3 Preschool 100 Keokea Place, Kula 878-6068
1:7
$725/mo. (FT); $380–$660/ mo. (PT)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–6 years
23 per day
None
20%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm
Fun, 2, 3 Preschool is a small play-based program in a rural setting. Fun, 2, 3 Preschool builds a strong foundation for learning through curiosity, exploration, social skills and community building. AM/PM Care: 6:45am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Haleakala Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula 878-2511 waldorfmaui.org
1:12 (Preschool) 1:22 (Kindergarten); 1:24 (G1–G12)
$9400-$13,800 (Preschool–G8); $16,600 (High School)
Haleakala Waldorf School provides a developmentally based curriculum. Academics are taught through artistic and creative experience. Students learn to love learning, to express their innate creativity in thinking as well as in doing, to live with reverence for life, to serve as self-directed, engaged members of the greater community and are prepared to thrive in the global 21st century.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Birth–12th Grade
308
WECAN, WASC, HAIS, & AWSNA
28%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Hawaii Technology Academy Main Office: 94-450 Mokuola St., Waipahu, HI 96797 Wailuku Learning Center: 2050 Main St., Wailuku • (808) 676-5444 • myhta.org
1:15
Free
Preschools: AM/PM Care: PM until 5:00pm Potty Training: Required for Preschool
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–Grade 12
1110 students statewide
WASC
30% qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Holy Innocents’ Preschool 561 Front Street, Lahaina • 667-9058 www.holyimaui.org/preschool.html
1:12
$625/month
Additional information HTA is on the leading edge of blended learning at the K–12 level, providing students with a combination of face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction and independent learning. HTA’s highly qualified teachers design and deliver innovative, project based, Common Core aligned curriculum in face-to-face classrooms and virtual learning platforms. HTA is “a community embracing the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.” Additional information 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
34
NAEYC
20%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Horizons Academy of Maui 2679 Wai Wai Place, Kihei 575-2954 • www.horizonsacademy.org
1:4
Varies
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12 & Adult Program
15
In process
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Iao Preschool 2371 West Vineyard St., Wailuku 242-1995 • www.iaoucc.org
1:8
$650/month, $275 registration fee
Grades or Ages Ages 3–5
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
40
NAEYC
Varies
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm
Horizons Academy is the only private, nonprofit, applied behavior analytic special education school in Maui County. Empowering, challenging and supporting our students to achieve educational, life, social, and vocational goals.
Additional information Iao Preschool is committed to developing the whole child. Emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual growth are parts of the wholeness we seek. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Imua Inclusion Preschool 161 S. Wakea Ave., Kahului 244-7467 imuafamilyservices.org
1:6
$950/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Ages 3–5
20
In process (NAEYC)
75%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Ka’ahumanu Hou Christian School 777 Mokulele Highway, Kahului 871-2477 • www.khcsmaui.com
1:12
$350/mo. (K–12)
Additional information Imua Inclusion Preschool is a relationship-based, play-based program where children who are typically developing and children with special needs learn together. Our curriculum emphasizes collaboration among children and adults. Our daily program is infused with a sense of place, honoring diverse cultures and values while celebrating life. AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm After Care: 3:30pm–4:30pm Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12
45
ACSI
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Baptist Preschool 309 South Puunene Avenue, Kahului 877-7243 kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
1:8
$685/month
Additional information
Ka’ahumanu Hou Christian School is committed to: “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
Additional information We’ve been loving children for over 70 years! Children are a gift from God and deserve our very best. We are a faith based preschool with a literacy based curriculum. Pre-K class is offered to late born children and older four year olds.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 years, 8 months– 5 years
72
NAEYC
50%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool 291 South Puunene, Kahului • 877-7998 kahuluihongwanjipreschool.com
1:12 (not including aides)
$750 per month
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool has been in operation for 42 years. Class size is small, with 10 children per class. All teachers have 10–30 years of teaching experience.
AM/PM care: 6:45am–5:15pm
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
42
NAEYC (pending)
21%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kahului Preschool, Kama’aina Kids 50 South Papa Ave., Kahului 877-7256 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our webite for full tuition information
Grades or Ages 3–5 years
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
12 months–8 years
Up to 55
NECPA
Not Available
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 12 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training Not Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Kahului Union Church Preschool 101 West Kamehameha Ave.,Kahului 871-6955 preschool@kahuluiunion.org
$350–$625 per month (depending KUC Preschool’s curriculum is God centered 1:12 on days and pick and fosters Christian beliefs while integrating art, music, physical and language development, up times) math, science, social studies, and life skills into % receiving the daily program. Accreditation tuition AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:30pm assistance Potty Training: Required None 30%
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
3–6 years
24
Tuition
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kamehameha Schools Maui 270 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 572-3100 www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/ campuses/maui_campus/
1:20 (K–2nd); 1:24 (3rd–5th); 1:13-1:25 (6th– 8th, 9th–12th)
$4374 (K-5th); $4374 (6th); $5381 (7th–12th)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Kindergarten–12th
1068
HAIS, WASC
77%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website
Kamehameha Schools Preschool 'A'apueo 1:10 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
$2736
Additional information
Additional information
A Hawaiian and Christian values based school preparing Hawaiian leaders for college and a global society.
Additional information Kamehameha Schools strives to nurture the values of aloha, malama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable and enriching.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 & 4 year olds
30
NAEYC
N/A
AM/PM Care: Extended Day Care is available for an additional fee Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kamehameha Schools Preschool Hana 5060 Uakea Rd., Hana • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
1:10
None
Kamehameha Schools strives to nurture the values of aloha, malama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable and enriching.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 & 4 year olds
28
NAEYC
N/A
AM/PM Care: Extended Day Care is available for an additional fee Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kamehameha Schools Preschool Paukukalo 661 Kaumuali'i St., Wailuku • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
1:10
$2736
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 & 4 year olds
114
NAEYC
N/A
Kamehameha Schools strives to nurture the values of aloha, malama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable and enriching. AM/PM Care: Extended Day Care is available for an additional fee Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kihei Baptist Preschool 1655 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei • 875-2112, x205 kiheibaptist.org
1:8
$805/month (FT), $600/month (PT)
Additional information We are a church-based preschool actively teaching the Bible and sharing God’s love. We provide a nurturing Christian environment and a staff that love working with keiki and guiding them through the learning process. Young children love to learn, that’s why we use the ABEKA program. Our 3–5 year olds become students naturally as they are exposed to phonics, numbers, art, poetry and the Bible.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
24
In Process
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kihei Public Charter School 300 Ohukai Rd., #C209, Kihei (High School); 41 East Lipoa St., Suite #29, Kihei (Middle School); St. Theresa’s Church, Kihei (K–5) 875-0700 • www.kiheicharter.org
Varies
$0
Every day, Kihei Charter School is building a stronger, more diverse workforce for tomorrow. Our innovative approach to learning is challenging outdated methods of educating our keiki. Through cutting-edge curriculum and game-changing technology, KCS is able to nurture a new generation of engaged learners and chart new horizons in education.
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
K–5th (Blended); 6th–8th (Middle School); 9th–12th (High School)
115 (Blended); 210 (Middle School); WASC 207 (High School)
School Name Address & Website Kula Playschool
100 Holomakani Dr., Kula • kulaplayschool.com
N/A
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:6
$700/4 Days a week
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
6
None
None
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Lahaina Preschool, Kamaaina Kids 553 Wainee Street, Lahaina 667-0422 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our website for full tuition information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
6 weeks–7 years
Up to 76
None
Unavailable
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website
Little Explorers 1050 Lower Main St, Wailuku 1:6 244-2112 • littleexplorersmaui@gmail.com www.littleexplorersmaui.com
$700
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–5 years
36
None
33%
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information
Reggio Emilia inspired child-centered, play-based care. Potty Training: Required
Additional information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 12 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information 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. AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
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Located in beautiful Upcountry Maui on the slopes of Haleakala Serving families and their children 3–5 years old. Monday–Friday • 7am–4pm
MAKING THE WORLD OUR CLASSROOM
PRESCHOOL-12 College Preparatory Day and Boarding Academy
Providing a safe and fun place where children are loved and love to learn. 17 Omaopio Rd., Kula • 808-878-6343 preschool@waipunachapel.com www.waipunachapel.com
13 years in operation - WASC-HAIS Accredited 8:1 Student Teacher Ratio Record-Breaking Enrollment in 2017-2018 Scholarships and Financial Aid Available 100% College Matriculation, including Generous Scholarship Packages & Ivy League Schools Engaging, Highly Trained, Accessible Faculty NURTURING • SAFE • VALUES-BASED RIGOROUS • INDIVIDUALIZED
MauiPrep.org • 808-665-9966 • admissions@mauiprep.org
NAEYC Accredited All year–round curriculum Accepting children 2 yrs., 9 mos.–5 yrs. Open 7:00am–3:00pm with 5:00pm pick-up available
Accredited by:
Celebrating 31 Years, 1986–2017 1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao (808) 572-6235 preschool@sjsmaui.org www.sjsmaui.org
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Little Monk Seal Montessori 300 Ohukai Rd., #206, Kihei littlemonkseal.org
1:8
$1050/month
Additional information Little Monk Seal offers authentic Montessori education in a beautiful school. We have a unique monk seal first responder stewardship program and expert teachers. We are a small school with a big heart.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–6 years
24
None
50%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Makawao Hongwanji Preschool 223 Hiwalani Lp., Pukalani • 572-7883
1:9
Call for rates
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.
Grades or Ages
3–5 years
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
42
Licensed by Dept. of Human N/A Services
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Makawao Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 55 Makawao Ave., Makawao • 572-2919 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our website for full tuition information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 years–5 years
Up to 33
None
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Mana’o’i’o Baptist Academy 164 Fleming Rd, Lahaina (808) 344-5946 • (330) 915-0107 Facebook: "Mana'o'i'o Baptist Academy"
1:8
$4000/year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12
8
American Association of Christian Schools
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Adventist School 261 S. Puunene Ave, Kahului 877-7813 • mauiadventistschool.org
1:11
$6500/year
Grades or Ages
Grades 1-8
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
22
HAIS, NCPSA, North American Division of Seventh Day Adventists
AM/PM Care: 8:00am–2:45pm (school hours) After Care: 2:45pm–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm, or 7:15am– 2:30pm Potty Training: Required Additional information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 12 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information
As an important ministry of Grace Baptist Church, we seek to provide a Bible-based, Christ-centered education for K–12 students of Maui. We are a member of the American Association of Christian Schools.
Additional information
Maui Adventist School is committed to providing its students with a Christian education in a safe environment. Our goal is to provide learning experiences for spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
60%
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Doris Todd Christian Academy Maui Christian Academy
“ The loving teachers & staff make school feel more like family!� PRESCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - FEB 3, 9:00 AM
Biblical Truth, Integrity, Respect, Faith, Responsibility, Family, Community, Character, Strong Academic Curriculum
doristoddchristian.org | mauichristian.org
office@doristoddchristian.org | 579.9237 | 519 Baldwin Ave. Paia, HI, 96779
Seabury Hall Offering a college preparatory curriculum for grades 6-12. A tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, the arts and community service.
Open House Saturday, January 20th
8:30 AM Registration 9:00 -11:30 AM Program
RSVP By Thursday, January 18, 2018 (808) 572-0807 Or
enelson@seaburyhall.org
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Maui County Public Schools www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Varies
Free
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–12
Varies
WASC
N/A
Hawaii’s educational pipeline, anchored by learning standards and exams, is grounded in principles and programs designed to produce lifelong learners, caring and ethical citizens and a college-and-career-ready populace. Tailored programs support students with special needs and accelerate and accommodate gifted students.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Maui Evangelical (Hina) Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 256 Hina Avenue, Kahului • 877-6604 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our website for full tuition information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 years–5 years
Up to 28
None
Unavailable
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:8
$3200–6950 (Preschool); $10,995 (K–5th); $17,431 (6th–8th); $18,406 (9th–12th)
School Name Address & Website Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina 665-9966 www.mauiprep.org
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 12 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information Maui Prep is celebrating its 13 years as an independent, secular, day and boarding college preparatory school in Napili. Character Education is central to the school’s mission, as it focuses on “10 Commitments to Living Aloha,” Community Service, and an emphasis on personal growth over standardized achievement.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool–12th
230
HAIS & WASC
40%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
M.E.O. Head Start 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 249-2988 meoinc.charityfinders.com/HeadStart_HS or www.facebook.com/MEOECS
1:10 (minimal)
Free (family must meet the Head Start selection criteria)
Head Start 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, 2018 are eligible for enrollment. Beginning February 1, 2018, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2018/19 school year.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
Varies
NHSA Region IX HSA; HAS – Hawai`i
100%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website
M.E.O. Kahi Kamali`i Infant/Toddler Center 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 249-2988 1:5 meoinc.charityfinders.com/HeadStart_KK or www.facebook.com/MEOECS
$1045
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
1–3 years
15
None
Varies; based on income eligibility
Potty Training: Required
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–2:00pm (Exceptions: 1:30pm on Wednesdays;1:30pm on Fridays at UHMC) Potty Training: Not Required Additional information Parent / legal guardian to complete application at the MEO Early Childhood Services office between 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday. For more information, please contact the MEO Early Childhood Services department at 249-2988. AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:00pm, or 8:00am–4:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Montessori Hale O Keiki 100 Kulanihakoi Street, Kihei 874-7441 • www.mhok.org
1:10
$7680–$12,700
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
MHOK’s Montessori curriculum and environment empowers each child to develop to his/her highest potential. Children are introduced to the joy of learning at an early age and provided with a structured framework in which intellectual and social discipline goes hand-in-hand.
Pre-K–8th
65
HAIS, WASC, AMS
40%
PM Care: 3:00pm–5:00pm (M, T, Th, F) 1:30pm–5:00pm (W) • Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Montessori School of Maui 2933 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao 573-0374 • www.momi.org
1:12
$13,756–$16,063
The Montessori teaching methodology is uniquely based upon observation, peer learning, tactile learning materials and intrinsic motivation, and provides a collaborative learning environment, stimulates critical thinking skills, and cultivates inquisitive minds and decision-making.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
18 months–8th Grade
275
HAIS, WASC
27%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Noah’s Ark Preschool 777 Mokulele Hwy., Kahului • 871-2477 www.khcsandnoahsarkmaui.com
1:8 (2 yrs.); 1:12 (3–4 yrs.)
$650 (FT, 2 yrs.); $600 (FT, 3–5 yrs.); “Changing Hearts To Renew The Mind” and PT: Limited Space “Establishing life long Christians in order to Lunch included
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–5 years
65
In Process
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Paia Preschool, Kamaaina Kids 401 Baldwin Ave., Paia 579-9185 • www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our website for full tuition information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
1–8 years
Up to 36
None
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Piilani Preschool, Kamaaina Kids 10 Manino Circle, Kihei 874-8844 • www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our website for full tuition information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
6 weeks–Under 6 years
Up to 82
NECPA
Unavailable
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am-8:00am and 3:00pm-5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required Additional information
develop a Heritage of Faith with servitude to the church, community, and other.” Romans 12:2 AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required for 2 years old
Additional information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 12 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 12 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Punana Leo O Maui 103 S. High St., Wailuku 244-5676 • www.ahapunanaleo.org
1:8
$700/month
The 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.
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
30
NAEYC, WINHEC 90%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Roots School 740 Haiku Road, Haiku • 250-7988 rootsmaui.com • office@rootsmaui.org
1:12 (K–8) 1:8 (Preschool)
$8500
Grades or Ages 3–5 years
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm
Roots School Mission: Through experiential and academic learning, we encourage students to integrate creativity, critical thinking, integrity and compassion to engage collaboratively and realize their potential as unique, fulfilled individuals.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool–8th Grade
Preschool: 18 K–8: 40
WASC, HAIS
Preschool: 22% K–8: 13%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Sacred Hearts School 239 Dickenson Street, Lahaina 661-4720 • www.shsmaui.org
$7750 (K–5th); Celebrating 155 years of education on the west $8100 (6–8th); side. Sacred Hearts School is proud to carry on the $7000 (Preschool) legacy of excellence that is evident in the quality of students graduating from our middle school. We % receiving develop Kids with character! Accreditation tuition assistance PM Care: 2:15pm–5:00pm, No AM care
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Preschool–8th Grade
220
AM/PM Care: 8:30am–3:30pm (M–F) Potty Training: Required Additional information
1:20
WASC, WCEA
37%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Seabury Hall 480 Olinda Road, Makawao 572-7235 • www.seaburyhall.org
1:10
$19,910 per year
Seabury Hall upholds a tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, community service, and extra-curricular involvement. The school is committed to develop both the student’s character and intellect in a supportive and caring environment.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades 6–12
454
WASC, HAIS
28%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:10
$790/month (7:15am– 4:45pm); $680/month (7:15am–2:45pm)
School Name Address & Website St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill St., Wailuku 242-9024 • sap@hawaii.rr.com
Grades or Ages 3–5 years
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
48
NAEYC, WASC, 25% WCEA
Additional information
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, middle school and high school. AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:45pm or 7:15am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required
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Sacred Hearts School Excellence in Education. Foundations for Life.
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool Join our waiting list online at kahuluihongwanjipreschool.com Child-centered educational program where children learn through discovery and play Our teachers have 10 to 20+ years classroom experience. Average 10 children per class. • Tuition includes meals • Ages: 3–5 year olds School Hours: Mon.–Fri., 7am–5pm 291 S. Puunene Ave., Kahului • 877-7998
• ELC–8 Education • WASC & WCEA Accreditation • Signature Fieldtrips • Experienced teachers make learning fun Enrollment for the 2018–2019 school year begins January 15th for current students and February 1st for new students To learn more about our school, please visit shsmaui.org or call our school office at 808-6614720 to schedule a tour today!
239 Dickenson St., Lahaina 808-661-4720 • shsmaui.org
PRESCHOOL · GRADE SCHOOL · MIDDLE SCHOOL · HIGH SCHOOL
January 27, 2018 9:00AM - 12:00PM We invite you and your child to join us in celebrating 2017 2018 as a year of refresh, rejuvenation and unity. At St. Anthony, our mission is to unlock the full potential of every child and support academic excellence through: • A progressive education of 21st century competencies combined with Christian-Catholic values • Focusing on character development for the betterment of the community • Providing a safe and nurturing environment from preschool through graduation
For more info info call: call: 242-9024 242-9024(preschool) (preschool)| 244-4196 244-4976(grade (gradeschool) school) For more 244-4190 ext. ext.232 268(middle (middle&&high highschool) school) 244-4190
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School Name Address & Website St. Anthony School 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku Grade School: 244-4976 High School: 244-4190 www.sasmaui.com
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:15
$6200 (K–5th); $7250 (6th); $10,000 (7th); $11,250 (8th); $13,500 (9th– 12th)
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–12
255
WASC, WCEA, HAIS
45%
St. Anthony School is a Catholic faith community. We believe in the development of the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and culturally. Middle School, 6–8: The Middle School curriculum encourages progressive critical thinking, collaboration and tolerance with Catholic-Christian values. High School, 9–12: A culmination of 21st century education and Christian-Catholic values, each graduate leaves St. Anthony ready for the world.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
St. Joseph Early Learning Center 1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao 572-6235 • www.sjsmaui.org
1:11
$585–$660/ month (7:00am– 5:00pm)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 years, 9 months– 5 years
42
NAEYC
45%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
The Preschool at Kapalua 5960 L. Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina 669-5577 • thepreschoolatkapalua.com
1:12
$585/month (FT); $335–$435 (PT)
Serving upcountry Maui families for more than 30 years. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
31 per day
None
10%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool Upcountry, Kahului, Kihei, and Lahaina (Mon & Wed – Upcountry & Lahaina; Tues & Thurs – Kihei & Kahului) 249-2430 • www.pidfoundation.org
Caregiver comes with the Free child
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:45pm
Tutu and Me aims to meet the developmental needs of young children and to support the grandparents and caregivers. Teaching teams, comprised of early childhood educators, travel to pre-selected communities where they set up, conduct, and facilitate the program.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Birth–5 years
50 per site
None
N/A
Potty Training: Not Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Wailuku Hongwanji Mission 144 Kaniela Street, Wailuku 244-9545 • whpreschool808@gmail.com
1:10
$700 per month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
62
NAEYC
35%
AM/PM Care: 8:30am–10:30am
We provide a positive, nurturing, challenging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for each student to develop into a caring, selffulfilled and compassionate person. Breakfast, lunch, and snack included. AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku 242-5950
1:7
$775 per month
Additional information 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–6 Years
32
NAEYC
90%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Waipuna Chapel Preschool 17 Omaopio Rd., Kula 878-6343 • waipunachapel.com
1:12
Call for rates
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
27
ACSI
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–4:45pm
Waipuna Chapel Preschool staff have 40 years combined teaching experience. They have created a place for children to learn about God’s love, be loved, and love to learn. Potty Training: Required
< 1%
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