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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Maui
School Guide
2017
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)
$8800-$13,900 (Preschool–G8); $15,500 (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 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
28%
Potty Training: Required for Preschool
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Hawaii Technology Academy 94-450 Mokuola St., Waipahu, HI 96797 www.myhta.org
1:15
Free
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–Grade 12
1039
WASC
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Holy Innocents’ Preschool 561 Front Street, Lahaina 667-9058 www.holyimaui.org/preschool.html
1:12
$500/month $615/month
Preschools: AM/PM Care: PM until 5:00pm
HTA uses a blended learning model, providing students with a combination of face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction, and independent learning. Because learning occurs at both the Learning Center and at home, an integral part to student success at HTA is a highly involved Learning Coach, or adult responsible for mentoring, monitoring and motivating students’ learning. Partnering with Learning Coaches, HTA students are taught by certified educators who support them with their academic, technological, and social needs. 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
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.
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
Additional information
Iao Preschool 2371 West Vineyard St., Wailuku 242-1995 • www.iaoucc.org
1:8
$650/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 Ages 3–5
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
40
NAEYC
Varies
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
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Maui School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Imua Inclusion Preschool 161 S. Wakea Ave., Kahului 244-7467 imuafamilyservices.org
1:6
$850/month
Grades or Ages Ages 3–5
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
School Enrollment 20
N/A
$350/mo. (K–12)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12
30
ACSI
80%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
2 years, 8 months– 5 years
$675/month
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Potty Training: Required
3–6 years
30
None
30%
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:30pm Potty Training: Required
Tuition
Additional information
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
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
Up to 55
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance NECPA
Not Available
Tuition
Kihei Baptist Preschool 1655 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei • 875-2112, x205 kiheibaptist.org
1:8
$805/month
N/A
None
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool has been in operation for 40 years. Class size is small, with 10 children per class. All teachers have 10–30 years of teaching experience.
21%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
3–5 years
$700 per month
NAEYC (pending)
77%
AM/PM care: 6:45am–5:15pm
1:12 (not including aides)
42
HAIS, WASC
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool 291 South Puunene, Kahului 877-7998 kahuluihongwanjipreschool.com
3–5 years
1071
School Enrollment
Additional information
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Kindergarten–12th
Grades or Ages
Tuition
School Enrollment
School Enrollment
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.
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Grades or Ages
Grades or Ages
$4226 (K-5th); $4352 (6th); $5199 (7th–12th) A Hawaiian and Christian values based school preparing Hawaiian leaders for college and a % receiving global society. Accreditation tuition assistance
School Name Address & Website
School Name Address & Website
12 months–8 years
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 Enrollment
50%
School Enrollment
$315–$600 per month (depending on days and pick up times)
Grades or Ages
NAEYC
Grades or Ages
1:12
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm After Care: 3:30pm–4:30pm
Potty Training: Required
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Kahului Union Church Preschool 101 West Kamehameha Ave.,Kahului 871-6955 • preschool@kahuluiunion.org
1:20 (K–2nd); 1:24 (3rd–5th); 1:13-1:25 (6th– 8th, 9th–12th)
1:12
School Enrollment
Additional information
Kamehameha Schools Maui 270 ‘A’apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 572-3100 www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/campuses/maui_campus/
Ka’ahumanu Hou Christian School 777 Mokulele Highway, Kahului 871-2477 • www.khcsmaui.com
Grades or Ages
Tuition
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:8
Teacher/ Student Ratio
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Kahului Baptist Preschool 309 South Puunene Avenue, Kahului 877-7243 kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
We are an inclusion preschool that believes in relationship-based, play-led learning.
School Name Address & Website
50%
School Name Address & Website
School Name Address & Website
Additional information
School Guide
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Varies
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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.
Kihei Public Charter School
300 Ohukai Rd., #C209, Kihei (HighSchool); 41 East Lipoa St., Suite #29, Kihei (Middle School); St. Theresa’s Church, Kihei (K–5) 875-0700 • www.kiheicharter.org
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–5th (Blended); 115 (Blended); 6th–8th (Middle School); 210 (Middle School); 9th–12th (High School) 205 (High School)
WASC
N/A
Additional information
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
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training Not Required
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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 loves working with keiki and guiding them through the learning process. Young children love to learn, that’s why we use the ABEKA preschool program. Our 3–5 year olds become students naturally as they are exposed to phonics, numbers, art, poetry and the Bible. AM/PM Care: Yes • Potty Training: Required
Potty Training: Required
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 11 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.
2017
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
6 weeks–7 years
Up to 76
None
Unavailable
Additional information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 11 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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Maui
School Guide
School Name Address & Website
2017
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Little Explorers 1050 Lower Main St, Wailuku 1:7 244-2112 • littleexplorersmaui@gmail.com www.littleexplorersmaui.com
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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
2–5 years
38
None
33%
Potty Training: Not Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Little Monk Seal Montessori 300 Ohukai Rd., #206, Kihei littlemonkseal.org
1:8
$1050/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
3–6 years
24
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance 50%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Makawao Drop-in Center 29 Olinda Road, Makawao • 446-6928 http://makawaokids.vpweb.com
1:8
$275
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–5 years
16
None
N/A
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm
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.
Project-Based Learning Combining traditional academics with dynamic hands on learning to engage and inspire a creative learning process. Preschool through 8th grade Licensed through HAIS
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AM/PM Care: 8:00am–2:45pm (school hours) After care: 2:45pm–5:00pm Potty Training: Required 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
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(808)250-7988 • 740 Haiku Road, Haiku www.rootsmaui.com
AM Care: 9:30am–Noon 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
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
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
1:8
$4000 per year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12
8
American Association of Christian Schools
LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE ENROLLMENT AT SEVERAL GRADE LEVELS. Science Olympiad • Engineering Robotics • Performing Arts • Visual Arts Athletics • Daily Tours
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm, or 7:15am– 2:30pm Potty Training: Required
SAVE THESE DATES IN 2017
Additional information
Saturday, January 28, 2017 Maui Prep Gala 2017 Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
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.
Saturday, April 15, 2017 8th Annual Tom Rosenquist Legacy Golf Tournament Ka’anapali Golf Course
N/A
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MauiPrep.org
808 - 665 -9966
MauiPrepBoarding.org
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Maui School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Adventist School 261 S. Puunene Ave, Kahului 877-7813 • mauiadventistschool.org
1:11
$5100 – $6100/year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades 1-8
22
HAIS, NCPSA, North American Division of Seventh Day Adventists
60%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Christian Academy 519 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 579-9237 www.mauichristian.org
1:4
$7284–$7484
Grades or Ages Grades 9–12
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 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.
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
13
ACSI (Assoc. of Christian Schools Intl)
25%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Free
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 Maui County Public Schools www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Varies
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–12
Varies
WASC
N/A
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Maui Evangelical Preschool 256 Hina Avenue, Kahului • 877-6604
1:9
$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 3–5 years
School Enrollment 21
School Name Address & Website Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina 665-9966 www.mauiprep.org
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 5:00pm
None
40%
Potty Training: Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8
$10,506–$13,133 (Preschool); $15,048 (K–5th); $16,923 (6th–8th); $17,870 (9th–12th)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool–12th
206
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, 2017 are eligible for enrollment. Beginning February 1, 2017, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2017/18 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 Grades or Ages
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. Celebrating 12 Years of Excellence, Creativity and Innovation. 2005–2017 Potty Training: Required
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School Enrollment
$1045
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
AM/PM Care: Full Day/Part Day (Hours vary depending on location) 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
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
1–3 years
School Name Address & Website
School Guide
2017
15
Bilingual Montessori School in Lahaina. Montessori education helps children to become independent with self-esteem to become our great leaders of tomorrow. Spanish, art, and gymnastics are offered in addition to a traditional Montessori curriculum. Learning for life! The sky is the limit!
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% 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
$7,450–$12,400
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm
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
35%
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
$13,040–$13,310 (18 mos.–6th); $15,370 (Middle School)
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
18 months–8th Grade
271
HAIS, WASC
26%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am-8:00am and 3:00pm-5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
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Maui
School Guide
School Name Address & Website
Noah’s Ark Preschool 777 Mokulele Highway, Kahului 871-2477 • www.khcsmaui.com
2017
Doris Todd
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:8 (2 yrs.); 1:12 (3–4 yrs.)
$620 (2 yrs.); $570 (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 446-4642 • 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
2–8 years
Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
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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
develop a Heritage of Faith with servitude to the church, community, and other.” Romans 12:2 AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 11 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 11 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.
Grades or Ages 6 weeks–Under 6 years
Up to 82
NECPA
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
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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.
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
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)
$8,100
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.
Preschool–8th Grade
K–8: 40 Preschool: 16
HAIS
Tuition assistance available in preschool
OPEN HOUSE
November 3 @ 8:15 AM February 4 @ 9:00 AM PRESCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL Biblical Truth, Integrity, Love, Respect, Faith, Responsibility, Family, Community, Character Strong Academic Curriculum
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office@doristoddchristian.org | 579.9237 | 519 Baldwin Ave. Paia, HI, 96779
1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao, HI (808) 572-6235 • preschool@sjsmaui.org www.sjsmaui.org
Potty Training: Not Required
Grades or Ages
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Celebrating 60 years 1956-2016
Additional information
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
School Enrollment
Maui Christian Academy
Potty Training: Not Required for 2 years old
School Enrollment
Grades or Ages
Christian Academy
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm
AM/PM Care: 8:30am–3:30pm (M–F) Potty Training: Required
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St. Joseph: Celebrating 30 Years, 1986–2016 • 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:
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Sacred Hearts School 239 Dickenson Street, Lahaina 661-4720 • www.shsmaui.org
1:20
$7550 (K–5th); $7250 (6–8th); $5500–$6750 (Preschool)
TRUSTWORTHINESS ~ PEACEFULNESS ~ DETERMINATION ~ COMPASSION ~ COURAGE
Additional information Celebrating 154 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
220
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
$19,425 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
31%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Smart Start Christian Preschool 55 Makawao Avenue, Pukalani 419-6876 • www.smartstartchristian.com
1:8
2 day - $465 3 day - $595 5 day - $800
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm
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–1st) 1:24 (2nd–5th)
$5700 per year
School Enrollment
K–5th
96
WASC, WCEA
23%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:10
$7000 (6th) $9750 (7th) $10,900 (8th) $13,125 (9–12)
Middle School, 6–8: The Middle School curriculum encourages progressive thinking, collaboration, and tolerance with Catholic-Christian values. We have implemented for the first time the TRIBES™ philosophy, which focuses on a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Grades or Ages
Grades 6–12
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
155
WASC, WCEA, HAIS
58%
CARDEN ACADEMY OF MAUI
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.
FORGIVENESS ~ COURTESY ~ RESPONSIBILITY ~ HONOR ~ UNDERSTANDING ~ HUMILITY
High School, 9–12: A culmination of 21st century education and Christian-Catholic values, each graduate leaves St. Anthony ready for the world. With advanced tools for technology, math and science, students are taught to develop concern for global and local issues.
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Open House 1/28/17
www.cardenmaui.org | Phone: (808) 573-6651
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.
Grades or Ages
St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School 1618 Lower Main Street, Wailuku 244-4190, ext. 232 • www.sasmaui.org
Pre-K through 8th
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
School Name Address & Website
DILIGENCE ~ CARING ~ RELIABILITY ~ PATIENCE ~ TACT
School Guide
2017
THANKFULNESS ~ HONESTY ~ COMMITMENT ~ INTEGRITY
Maui
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Maui School Name Address & Website St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill Street, Wailuku 242-9024 • sap@hawaii.rr.com
Grades or Ages 3–5 years
48
St. Joseph Early Learning Center 1294 Makawao Avenue, Makawao 572-6235 • www.sjsmaui.org
2 years, 9 months– 5 years
Tuition
1:10
$760/month (7:15am– 4:45pm); $660/ month (7:15am– 3:00pm)
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
School Enrollment
School Name Address & Website
Grades or Ages
Teacher/ Student Ratio
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
NAEYC, WASC, 25% WCEA
Potty Training: Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Additional information
Tuition
$685/month 1:11 (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%
School Enrollment 42
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)
% 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
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.
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
$675 per month
2 years, 8 months– 6 years
62
NAEYC
35%
Tuition
Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku 242-5950
1:7
$750 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
1:6
Call for rates
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
12
N/A
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%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:45pm
Grades or Ages
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Teacher/ Student Ratio
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.
School Enrollment
School Enrollment
School Name Address & Website
Additional information
Grades or Ages
Grades or Ages
School Guide
2017
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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