Maui
SchoolGuide
Your guide to education on the Valley Isle.
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2016
inding the right school entails knowing what kind of educational philosophy and type of curriculum each school practices and seeing if it’s the right fit for you and your child. It’s worth the effort because the right school will help cultivate a confident, lifelong learner. All the schools on Maui are unique and give parents a lot of choice. Here you’ll find a variety of educational options, including charter schools, private preschools, elementary schools and high schools. Please note that all information listed is subject to change. Be sure to check our Online Virtual Education Open House to explore local education options on your own time, 24/7 and with no pressure. You will discover information about Maui schools through photos, detailed program descriptions, FAQ’s and even videos. It’s insightful, easy and fun! Visit mauifamilymagazine.com/education
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Aloha Kai Academy 1445 Baldwin Ave., Makawao • 280-4281 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 280-1582
1:5 InfantToddler 1:12 Preschool
Varies
Grades or Ages 12 mos.–3 years 3–5 years
Additional information 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: 43 Paia: 31
None
N/A
Potty Training: Required for Aloha Kai Academy Makawao
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:16
$9500 (PK) $11250 (K–5) $12250 (6–8)
School Name Address & Website Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani 573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
PK–8
Maximum 166
HAIS, WASC
15%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:7 (preschool) 1:6 (nursery)
Preschool: $580/mo. (7:30–5); $530/mo. (7:30–3) Nursery: $610/mo. (7:30–5) $550/mo. (7:30–3)
School Name Address & Website Children of the Rainbow Nursery and Preschool 142 Baker Street, Lahaina 661-8281 thechildrenoftherainbow.com Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
2–5 years
39 (preschool) 12 (nursery)
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance NAEYC
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm
With our classical curriculum, Carden Academy offers a well-rounded education. Along with our proven academic courses, foreign language, PE, music, art, technology and drama are part of everyday life for our students. Technology use is also integrated into the Middle School curriculum.
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
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–6 years
41 per day
None
10-15%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8 to 1:12 (depending on age of child)
$6300/year (7:15–3:15); $7300/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
59
NAEYC
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Doris Todd Christian School 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia 579-9237 www.doristoddchristian.org
1:16
$5933–$7000
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Potty Training: Not Required
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information Our mission is to provide an education that instills the desire and practice of academic excellence, moral integrity, patriotism, and church involvement that is Christ-centered and biblically directed. Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm
ACSI, Assoc. of Christian Schools Intl
15%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Emmanuel Lutheran School and Preschool 520 West One Street, Kahului 873-6339 (Preschool) • 873-6334 (School) www.els-maui.org
1:8 (Preschool); 1:16 (School)
$6100 (K–5th); $7100 (6th–8th)
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 yrs. (Preschool); Grades K–8th (School)
36 Preschool 139 School
In Process
30%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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.
Fun, 2, 3 Preschool 100 Keokea Place, Kula 878-2602
1:7
$650/mo. (full time); $335–$590/mo. (part time)
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–4 years
14 per day
None
Potty Training: Not Required
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AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm
Preschool–Grade 12 175
School Enrollment
8%
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.
Grades or Ages
Grades or Ages
Additional information
Additional information
20%
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. Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required Additional information 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
Haleakala Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula 878-2511 waldorfmaui.org
2016
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:12 (Preschool) 1:22 (Kindergarten); 1:24 (G1–G12)
$6600–$12,400 (Preschool & K); $13,400 (G1–G8); $14,900 (High School)
Additional information 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 selfdirected, 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
38%
Potty Training: Required for Preschool
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Hawaii Technology Academy 94-810 Moloalo St., Waipahu, HI 96797 www.myhta.org
1:20
Free
Preschools: AM/PM Care: PM until 5:00pm
HTA uses a “blended learning” model, a combination of both face-to-face and online instruction. Our curriculum is complemented by intellectual and creative resources onsight, teachers and learning coaches (adult responsible for mentoring, monitoring, and motivating student: often a parent).
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–Grade 12
1125
WASC
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Holy Innocents’ Preschool 561 Front Street, Lahaina 667-9058 www.holyimaui.org/preschool.html
1:12
$470/month $580/month
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
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Hui Malama Learning Center 375 Mahalani Street, Wailuku 244-5911 www.mauihui.org
1:10
Varies; Financial Assistance Available
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Middle and High School
Varies
N/A
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm
Horizons Academy is the only private, non-profit, 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
We cultivate students’ unique talents, intelligences and character. Hui Malama inspires, nurtures and empowers students to pursue careers that bolster our island’s economy, increase self-reliance and provide for future generations.
Varies
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Maui School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Iao Preschool 2371 West Vineyard St., Wailuku 242-1995 www.iaoucc.org
1:8
Tuition
$650/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Ages 3–5
40
NAEYC
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Ka’ahumanu Hou Christian School 777 Mokulele Highway, Kahului 871-2477
1:12
$350/mo. (K–12)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12
30
ACSI
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Baptist Preschool 309 South Puunene Avenue, Kahului 877-7243 kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
1:8
$675/month
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
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 60 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)
$700 per month
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool has been in operation for 33 years. Class size is small, with 10 children per class. All teachers have 10–30 years of teaching experience.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
42
NAEYC (pending)
21%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
12 months–8 years
Up to 59
NECPA
Not Available
AM/PM care: 6:45am – 5:15pm
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 10 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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2016
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Kahului Union Church Preschool 101 West Kamehameha Ave.,Kahului 871-6955 • preschool@kahuluiunion.org
$315–$600 per month KUC Preschool’s curriculum is God centered and (depending on days 1:12 fosters Christian beliefs while integrating art, and pick up times) music, physical and language development, math, science, social studies, and life skills into the daily % receiving program. Accreditation tuition assistance AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:30pm None 30% Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
3–6 years
30
Tuition
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Kamehameha Schools Maui 270 ‘A’apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 572-3100 www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/campuses/maui_campus/
$4083 (K-5th); 1:13 (K–5th); 1:12 (6th–8th); $4205 (6th–8th); 1:13 (9th–12th) $5023 (9th–12th)
Tuition
Additional information
Additional information
A Hawaiian and Christian values based school preparing Hawaiian leaders for college and a global society.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Kindergarten–12th
1071
HAIS, WASC
60%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Varies
$0
School Name Address & Website Kihei Public Charter School
300 Ohukai Rd., #C209,Kihei(HighSchool) 41 East Lipoa St., Suite #29, Kihei (Middle School) 875-0700 • www.kiheicharter.org
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–5th (Virtual Program); 6th–8th (Middle School); 9th–12th (High School)
119 (Virtual Program); 207 (Middle School); 231 (High School)
WASC
N/A
Everyday, 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.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
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–7years
Up to 76
None
Unavailable
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website
Little Explorers 1050 Lower Main St, Wailuku 2103 Wells St., Wailuku 1:6 244-2112 • littleexplorersmaui@gmail.com www.littleexplorersmaui.com
Starting at $520
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–5 years
30
None
33%
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 10 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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Maui
School Guide
2016
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Living Compass Maui P.O. Box 523, Haiku, HI 96708 www.livingcompassmaui.com
1:5
$280–$560
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
6–13 yrs
10
None
10%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Makawao Drop-in Center 29 Olinda Road, Makawao http://makawaykids.vpweb.com
1:7
$250
Additional information
Earth Centered and Outdoor Education instilling a passion for learning, living, connection to place and community. We place strong emphasis on individual character development within a positive social culture.
Additional information At the Makawao Drop in Center each day is different with a fun curriculum designed to foster learning through play. 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
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–5 years
14
None
N/A
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
Mana`o`i`o Baptist Academy 164 Fleming Rd, Lahaina 661-4017 facebook.com/manaoiobaptistacademy
1:6
$4000 per year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12
6
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
1:12
$3900 – $5300 / year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades 1-8
22
HAIS, NCPSA, North American Division of Seventh Day Adventists
AM Care: 9:30am–Noon Potty Training Not Required
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm, or 7:15am– 2:30pm Potty Training: 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.
50%
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Maui School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Christian Academy 519 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 579-9237 www.mauichristian.org
1:4
$6800–$7000
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades 9–12
8
ASCI (Assoc. of Christian Schools Intl)
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui County Public Schools www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Varies
Free
Grades or Ages K–12
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Varies
WASC
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Maui Evangelical Preschool 256 Hina Avenue, Kahului • 877-6604
1:9
N/A
Additional information
Our mission is to provide an education that instills the desire and practice of academic excellence, moral integrity, patriotism, and church involvement that is Christ-centered and biblically directed.
Additional information 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.
Tuition
Additional information
$500/month
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
23
None
40%
Potty Training: Not Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8
$10,200–$12,750 (Preschool); $14,610 (K–5th); $16,430 (6th–8th); $17,350 (9th–12th)
One of Maui Prep’s core values is “Students First.” This value is folded into the daily life of the school, encompassing everything that we do. This dedication to students first is what leads Maui Prep to continually explore ways to meet the needs of our students and our community.
School Name Address & Website Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina 665-9966 www.mauiprep.org Grades or Ages Preschool–12th
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
Tuition
$1006
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
1–3 years
15
None
Varies; based on income eligibility
Potty Training: Not Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Montessori Eagles International 535 Wainee St., Lahaina 463-7735 • 463-9355 www.montessorieaglesinternational.com
1:10
Varies
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–6 years
17
None
20%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Montessori Hale O Keiki 100 Kulanihakoi Street, Kihei 874-7441 • www.mhok.org
1:12
$10,150–11,800
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Pre-K–8th
65
HAIS, WASC, AMS
35%
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
$12,743; $15,004 (Middle School)
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
18 months–8th Grade
266
HAIS, WASC
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am-8:00am and 3:00-5:30pm
Additional information
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, 2016 are eligible for enrollment. Beginning February 1, 2016, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2016/17 school year.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Noah’s Ark Preschool 777 Mokulele Highway, Kahului 871-2477
2 Yr.- 2:16 3–4 Yr.-2:24
2 Yrs.: $550(FT), $350 (PT) 3–4 Yrs.: $500 (FT), $325 (PT)
AM/PM Care: Full Day/Part Day (Hours vary depending on location)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–4 years
65
None
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Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
Tuition
Potty Training Not Required
Preschool PM Care: 3:00pm–5:00pm (M, T, Th, F) 1:30pm–5:00pm (W)
Montessori teaching methodology is 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.
Teacher/ Student Ratio
100%
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.
School Enrollment
Potty Training: Required
Varies
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–6:00pm
Grades or Ages
40%
NHSA Region IX HSA; HAS – Hawai`i
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!
School Enrollment
HAIS & WASC
School Enrollment
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:00pm, or 8:00am–4:30pm
Grades or Ages
206
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
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.
School Enrollment
AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence, Creativity and Innovation. 2005–2015
Additional information
Grades or Ages
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
M.E.O. Head Start 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku 249-2988 meoinc.charityfinders.com/HeadStart_HS or www.facebook.com/MEOECS
3–5 years
Teacher/ Student Ratio
School Enrollment
School Name Address & Website
Grades or Ages
School Name Address & Website
School Guide
2016
26%
Potty Training: Not Required
N/A
Additional information “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 AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required for 2 years old
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Maui
School Guide
2016
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
Additional information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 10 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
6 weeks–Under 6 years
Up to 88
NECPA
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Punana Leo O Maui 103 S. High St., Wailuku 244-5676 • www.ahapunanaleo.org
1:7
$675 / 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.
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
30
NAEYC, WINHEC 90%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Additional information
Roots School 740 Haiku Road, Haiku 250-7988 rootsmaui.com • office@rootsmaui.org
1:12 (K–8) 1:8 (Preschool)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Preschool (3–5 yrs.)–8th Grade
K–8: 40 Preschool: 16
School Name Address & Website Sacred Hearts School 239 Dickenson Street Lahaina 661-4720 www.shsmaui.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Preschool–8th Grade
215
Tuition
AM/PM Care: Full Day Care
$7000 (K–8) $8100 (Preschool) Roots curriculum is based on project based learning, with dynamic hands on experiences, so that children may develop a deeper knowledge of % receiving subjects and skills that they will need as adults. Accreditation tuition AM/PM Care: 8:30am–3:30pm (M–F) assistance HAIS
Tuition assistance available in preschool
Potty Training: Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
$7330 (K–5); Celebrating 150 years of education on the west $7730 (6–8th); side. Sacred Hearts School is proud to carry on the $6750 (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 AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm 1:20
WASC, WACEA
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
$18,950 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
455
WASC, HAIS
32%
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School Guide
School Name Address & Website
Smart Start Christian Preschool 55 Makawao Avenue, Pukalani 874-3643 www.smartstartchristian.com
2016
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:8
2 day - $430 3 day - $550 5 day - $700
Additional information 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 oneon-one time with each child ensuring they have mastered each skill. Call today!!
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–5 years
34
None
None
Potty Training: Required for 3-5 years; not required for 2 years.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
St. Anthony Grade School 1627A Mill Street, Wailuku 244-4976 • www.sagsmaui.com
1:13 (K–2nd) 1:24 (3rd-6th)
$5600 per year (includes fees)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–6th
125
WASC, WCEA
23%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School 1618 Lower Main Street, Wailuku 244-4190, ext. 232 • www.sasmaui.org
1:10
$9350 (7th) $10400 (8th) $12,500 (9th– 12th)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades 7–12
145
WASC, WCEA, HAIS
58%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:10
$730/month (7:15am– 4:45pm); $630/ month (7:15am– 3:00pm)
School Name Address & Website St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill Street, Wailuku 242-9024
Grades or Ages 3–5 years
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm
St. Anthony Grade School is a Catholic faith community. We believe in the development of the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and culturally.
Additional information
Mission Statement: “Empowering Students with a Quality, 21st Century Education in the Marianist Spirit.” • 100% of the Class of 2015 Pursued Higher Education • Financial Assistance Available • All faiths welcome
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 and junior-senior high school.
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
48
NAEYC, WASC, 25% WCEA
Potty Training: Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Additional information
School Name Address & Website St. Joseph Early Learning Center 1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao 572-6235 • www.sjsmaui.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
2 years, 9 months– 5 years
42
Tuition
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:45pm or 7:15am–3:00pm
$685/month (7:00am–5:00pm) Serving upcountry Maui families for more than 30 years. % receiving Accreditation tuition AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm assistance Potty Training: Required NAEYC 50% 1:11
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School Guide
2016
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
The Preschool at Kapalua 5960 L. Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina 669-5577
1:12
$560/month (FT); $325–$420 (PT)
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
2–5 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
1:10
$675 per month
We provide a positive, nurturing, challenging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for each student to develop into a caring, selffulfilled and compassionate person.
AM/PM Care: 8:30am–10:30am
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 years, 8 months– 6 years
62
NAEYC
35%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku 242-5950
1:5
$700 per month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–6 Years
32
NAEYC
75%
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm
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. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–4:45pm Potty Training: Required
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