Maui Your guide to education on the Valley Isle.
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Guide
2017
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, your family 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, public 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 informative, easy and fun! Visit mauifamilymagazine.com/education.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Aloha Kai Academy 1445 Baldwin Ave., Makawao • 280-4281 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 280-1582
1:5 InfantToddler 1:12 Preschool
$370–870 Infant/Toddler; $320–375 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!
Grades or Ages 12 mos.–3 years; 3–5 years
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Makawao: 43 Paia: 31
None
School Name Address & Website Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani 573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org Grades or Ages PK–8
Tuition
1:16
$9900 (PK) $11750 (K–5) $12750 (6–8)
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Maximum 166
HAIS, WASC
Children of the Rainbow Nursery and Preschool 142 Baker Street, Lahaina 661-8281 thechildrenoftherainbow.com
3–5 years
Teacher/ Student Ratio
School Enrollment
School Name Address & Website
Grades or Ages
N/A
School Enrollment 48
Potty Training: Required for Aloha Kai Academy Makawao
Tuition
1:12
$600/month (7:30–5:00); $550/month (7:30–3:00)
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Children’s Garden 2140 Kanakanui Rd., Kihei 879-8786
Average 1:7 (varies depend- Varies ing on age)
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.
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
10-15%
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)
$6600/year (7:15–3:15); $7600/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
2.5–6 years
60
NAEYC
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Doris Todd Christian School 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia 579-9237 • www.doristoddchristian.org
1:16
$6355–$7484
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool–Grade 12 184
ACSI, Assoc. of Christian Schools Intl
15%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Emmanuel Lutheran School and Preschool 520 West One Street, Kahului 873-6339 (Preschool) • 873-6334 (School) www.els-maui.org
$6400/yr. (K–5th); $7400/ yr. (6th–8th); 1:10 (Preschool); $624/mo. (PreK, 1:16 (School) 7am–2:30p); $675/mo. (PreK, 7am–5pm)
Additional information
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; 134 School
In Process
34%
Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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.
Fun, 2, 3 Preschool 100 Keokea Place, Kula 878-2602
1:7
$675–725/mo. (FT); $335–$590/ mo. (PT)
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm
Grades or Ages
15%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
NAEYC
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm
School Name Address & Website
Additional information
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
23 per day
None
Potty Training: Required
8%
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2–5 years
25%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm
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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