Maui School Guide 2015
Your guide to education on the Valley Isle.
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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! 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 Infant Toddler 1:12 Preschool
Varies
Grades or Ages 0–3 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: 30
None
N/A
Potty Training Required for Aloha Kai Academy Makawao
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:16 (Grades K-3); 1:18 (Grades 4-8)
$9900 (Grades K-5); $10400 (Grades 6-8)
School Name Address & Website Carden Academy of Maui 55A Maka’ena Place, Pukalani 573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K-8
Maximum 154
HAIS, WAS
15%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:6
$600 (full time); part time tuition varies
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.
School Name Address & Website Chez Sylvie 43 Kahope Place, Haiku 264-9287
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
18 months through 6 years old
6
None
50%
AM/PM Care: 8:15 am–3:45 pm Potty Training: Not Required
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Children of the Rainbow Nursery and Preschool 142 Baker Street, Lahaina 661-8281 ChildrenRainbow.com
1:7 (preschool) 1:6 (nursery)
Varies (depending on full time/ part time/preschool/nursery)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 to 5 years
30 (preschool) 12 (nursery)
NAEYC
8%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Children’s Garden 2140 Kanakanui Rd, Kihei 879-8786
Average 1:7 (varies depend- Varies ing on age)
Additional information 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: Not Required
Additional information 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
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 to 6 years
41 per day
None
10-15%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Christ the King Child Development Center 211 Kaulawahine St, Kahului 877-3587
1:8 to 1:12 (depending on age of child)
$5975/year (7:15–3:00); $6975/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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2.5 to 6 years
58
NAEYC
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Clearview Christian Girls School/ Upcountry Academy PO Box 880678, Pukalani 876-0123 www.mauischools.net
1:7
$7500/year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades 6-12
7
HAIS, WASC
90%
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
Preschool through Grade 12
175
ACSI, Assoc. of Christian Schools Intl
15%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
AM/PM Care: 7:15–5:15 Potty Training: Required
Additional information
Only girls’ school on the island! Middle school students each have an iPad to use for school. The high school is an online proctoring program. High school students can dual-enroll at UH-Maui for college credits.
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 Potty Training: Required
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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)
$5900 (K-5th); $6900 (6th-8th)
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3-5 (Preschool); Grades K-8th (School)
34 Preschool 131 School
None
40%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Fun, 2, 3 Preschool 100 Keokea Place, Kula 878-2602
1:7
$650/mo. (full time); $335–$590/mo. (part time)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 to 4 years
14 per day
None
20%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Haleakala Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula; Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, Makawao 878-2511 waldorfmaui.org
1:12 (Preschool); 1:22 (Kindergarten); 1:24 (G1-G12)
$6510–$12,130 (Preschool 2, 3, 5-day options; K-5 full day); $12,030 (G1-G8); $14,500 (High School)
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 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.
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
308
WECAN, WASC, HAIS and AWSNA
38%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Hawaii Technology Academy 94-810 Moloalo St., Waipahu www.myhta.org
1:20
Free
Grades or Ages Birth through 12th grade
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
$460/month $570/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
30%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 4:30pm Potty Training: Required
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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
Additional information
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Middle and High School
Varies
N/A
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Iao Preschool 2371 West Vineyard St, Wailuku 242-1995 www.iaoucc.org
1:8
$625/month
Iao Preschool is committed to developing the whole child. Emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual growth are parts of the wholeness we seek.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Ages 3-5
36
NAEYC
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Ka’ahumanu Hou Christian School 777 Mokulele Highway, Kahului, HI 96732 871-2477
1:12
$4500 (K-5); $5550 (6-8); $5850 (9-12)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K-12
60
None
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Baptist Preschool 309 South Puunene Avenue, Kahului, HI 877-7243 kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
1:8
$655/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
2 years, 8 months to 72 5 years
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
Loving children for over 60 years. % receiving Accreditation tuition assistance NAEYC
AM/PM care: 6:45am – 5:15pm Potty training: Required
50%
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Kahului Hongwanji Preschool 291 South Puunene, Kahului 877-7998 kahuluihongwanjipreschool.com
1:12 (not including aides)
$650 per month
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
42
NAEYC
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
AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
12 months–6 years
Up to 55
NECPA
Not Available
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8
$315–$600 per month (depending on days and pick up times)
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.
School Name Address & Website Kahului Union Church Preschool 101 West KamehamehaAvenue,Kahului 871-6955 • preschool@kahuluiunion.org
AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 5:30pm Potty Training Not Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
30
None
10%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kamehameha Schools Maui 270 ‘A’apueo Pkwy, Pukalani • 572-3100 www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/campuses/maui_campus/
$3389 (K-5th); 1:20 (K–5th); 1:23 (6th–8th); $4005 (6th); 1:24 (9th–12th) $4784 (7th-12th)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Kindergarten–12th
1068
HAIS, WASC
69%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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)
120 (Virtual Program); 210 (Middle School); 237 (High School)
WASC
N/A
AM/PM Care: 7:15am – 4:30pm
A Hawaii and Christian values based school preparing Hawaiian leaders for college and a global society.
Additional information 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.
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Kula Keiki Lower Kula Rd., Kula 280-0610 • kulakeiki.blogspot.com
1:6
$450/month
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
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.
2.5–4.5 years
6
N/A
N/A
Potty Training: Not Required
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 to 5 years
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 $500
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 8 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 to 5 years
30
None
33%
Potty Training: Not Required
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 to 5 years
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
40
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
1:4
$4000 per year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K-12
4
American Association of Christian Schools
AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 5:00pm
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.
N/A
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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
HCPS, NCPSA, North American Division of Seventh Day Adventists
50%
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 Evangelical Church Preschool 256 Hina Avenue, Kahului • 877-6604
1:9
$500/month
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.
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 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
28
None
40%
Potty Training: Not Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8
$9900–$12,380 (Preschool); $14,180 (K–5th); $15,950 (6th–8th); $16,840 (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. Recognized in Hawaii as one of the leading “Schools of the Future”.
School Name Address & Website Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina 665-9966 www.mauiprep.org
AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool–12th
186
HAIS & WASC
40%
Potty Training Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:10 (minimal)
Free (family must meet the Head Start selection criteria)
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).
School Name Address & Website M.E.O. Head Start 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku 249-2988 meoinc.charityfinders.com/HeadStart_HS or www.facebook.com/MEOECS Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 to 5 years
Varies
NHSA Region IX HSA; HAS – Hawai`i
100%
AM/PM Care: Full day (7:30am – 3:00pm); Part day (7:30am – 2:00pm or 7:30am – 12:00pm) Potty Training Not Required
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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
Additional information
$914
Parent / legal guardian to complete application in the office between 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday– Friday. For more information, call 249-2988.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
1–3 years
Varies
None
Varies
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Montessori Eagles International 535 Wainee St., Lahaina 463-7735 • 463-9355 www.montessorieaglesinternational.com
1:12
Varies
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
2–6 years
19
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:00pm, or 8:00am–4:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information 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! AM/PM Care: 7:00am–6:00pm
20%
Potty Training Required Additional information
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Montessori Hale O Keiki 100 Kulanihakoi Street, Kihei 874-7441 www.mhok.org
1:12
$9750 - $11000
Our goal is to empower the student to develop to his/ her highest potential, become a selfmotivated, creative learner and critical thinker. All of these skills have been identified as necessary to become a productive citizen of the 21st century.
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
60
HAIS, WASC, AMS
40%
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
$12,400; $14,600 (Middle School)
Grades or Ages Pre-K to 8th
Grades or Ages 18 months through 8th grade
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
260
HAIS, WASC
36%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
2 Yr.- 2:16 3-4 Yr.-2:24
$550(FT) $350 (PT)-2 Yrs. $500 (FT) $325 (PT)-3-4 Yrs.
School Name Address & Website Noah’s Ark Preschool 777 Mokulele Highway, Kahului 871-2477
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 to 4years
55
None
N/A
AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 5:00pm
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. AM/PM Care: 7:30-8:15am and 3:00-5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
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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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–6 years
Up to 82
NECPA
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Punana Leo O Maui 103 S. High St, Wailuku 244-5676 www.ahapunanaleo.org
1:7
$650 / month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 to 5 years
30
NAEYC, WINHEC 90%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Rainbow Playschool Children’s cottage near Rainbow Park on Baldwin Ave, Makawao 579-9216
1:6
Varies
Additional information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 8 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 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: Full Day Care Potty Training: Required Additional information 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 to 6 years
6 per day (open enrollment)
None
N/A
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
R.O.O.T.S. 740 Haiku Road, Haiku 250-7988 rootsmaui.com • rootsmaui@hotmail.com
1:10
$6300
Periodic Day Camp for School Holidays. AM/PM Care: Monday–Thursday, 8:15am–3:00pm
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 that they will need as adults.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool through 8th grade
44
Licensed through Hawaii Council of Private Schools
Tuition assistance available in preschool
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Sacred Hearts School 239 Dickenson Street Lahaina 661-4720 www.sacredheartsschool.net
Varies
$7130 (K–5); $7530 (6–8th); $665 (EIC F/T) $540 (ELC P/T)
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!
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool–8th Grade
194
WASC, WACEA
37%
AM/PM Care: Mon.–Fri.; 8:30am – 3:30pm Potty Training: Required
AM/PM Care: 7:00am-5:00pm Potty Training: Required
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Seabury Hall 480 Olinda Road, Makawao 572-7235 www.seaburyhall.org
1:12
$18,385 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
452
WASC, HAIS
32%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website Smart Start Christian Preschool 59 Kahele St, Kihei 175 N. Market St. Wailuku 874-3643 www.smartstartchristian.com
1:6 - 2 years 1:9 - 3-4 years 1:9 - 4-5 years
2 day - $430 3 day - $550 5 day - $700
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
2 to 5 years
20 Kihei; 50 Wailuku None
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!! AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 6:00pm
None
Potty Training: Required for 3-5 years; not required for 2 years. Additional information
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
St. Anthony Grade School 1627A Mill Street, Wailuku 244-4976 www.sagsmaui.com
1:13 (K–2nd) 1:24 (3rd-6th)
$5450 per year (includes fees)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K to 6th
130
WASC, WCEA
23%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School 1618 Lower Main Street, Wailuku 96793 244-4190, ext. 232 www.sasmaui.org
1:10
$8900 (7th) $9900 (8th) $11900 (9th – 12th)
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.” ♦
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades 7-12
145
WASC, WCEA, HAIS
58%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill Street, Wailuku 242-9024
1:10
$700/month (7:15am-4:45pm); $600/month (7:15am-3:00pm)
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3-5 years
48
NAEYC, WASC, 25% WCEA
• 100% of the Class of 2013 Pursued Higher Education • Financial Assistance Available • All faiths welcome
AM/PM Care: 7:15am – 4:45pm, or 7:15am – 3:00pm Potty Training: Required
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
St. Joseph Early Learning Center 1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao 572-6235 www.sjsmaui.org
1:11
$685/month (7:00am – 5:00pm)
Serving upcountry Maui families for more than 26 years. AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 years, 9 months through 5 years
42
NAEYC
47%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
The Preschool at Kapalua 5960 L. Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina 669-5577
$560/month (full We believe that each child is made in the image 1:12 time); $325–$420 of the infinitely loving and creative God. To this (part time) end, we are here to help the children develop their full physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and % receiving spiritual potentials. Accreditation tuition assistance AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 4:45pm None N/A Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
2-5 years
31 per day
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
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
Tuition
Potty Training: Required
Additional information
Additional information 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 to 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
$630 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 through 6 years
62
NAEYC
40%
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
70%
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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