Maui School Guide
by Maui Family Magazine
The Maui School Guide makes it quick and easy to find the best school for your family. Please note that all information listed is subject to change. Explore our Online Maui School Guide to find 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. For more information, visit: mauifamilymagazine.com/education
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Aloha Kai Academy 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 283-3220
1:5 InfantToddler, 1:10 Preschool
Infant: $385–835; Toddler: $435–1000; Drop-in: $60/day preschool, $65/ day toddler
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
12 mos.–3 years; 3–7 years
30–70
None
40%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:16
$10,100 (Pre-K) $12,100 (K–5) $13,100 (6–8)
School Name Address & Website Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani • 573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org
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! AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
PreK–8
Maximum 172
HAIS, WASC
15%
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. "I want children to learn and to enjoy learning. Life is a joy, so should be learning." –Mae Carden
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Children of the Rainbow Preschool 142 Baker Street, Lahaina • 661-8281 www.thechildrenoftherainbow.com
1:8
$620/month (7:30a–5:00p); $570/month (7:30a–3:00p)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
36
NAEYC
10%
Children of the Rainbow Preschool provides the community with high-quality Early Childhood Education for children ages 3-5 years old. Our curriculum is focused on promoting growth in all areas of development through planned activities and learning experiences. AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Children’s Garden 2140 Kanakanui Rd., Kihei 879-8786
Average 1:7 (varies depend- Varies ing on age)
Tuition
Additional information Children’s Garden is a quality non-profit preschool/daycare that emphasizes academics and social and communication skills, and offers language, creative movement and reading programs. We nurture children with love, care, guidance, patience, and understanding.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–6 years
41 per day
Licensed Group Child Care Center
10%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Christ the King Child Development Center 211 Kaulawahine St., Kahului 877-3587 • ctkps@hawaiiantel.net
1:8 to 1:12 (depending on age of child)
$7425/year (7:15a–3:15p); $8425/year (7:15a–5:15p)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2.5–6 years
36
In Process
25%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website Doris Todd Christian School (PK–8) & Maui Christian Academy (9–12) 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia 579-9237 • www.doristoddchristian.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
1:16
$7148–7571
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Christ the King Child Development Center is a learning community. It’s more than little kids; it’s families and little kids. AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:15pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information Doris Todd Christian Academy has served the families of Maui and provided a Christ-centered education for over 60 years. Our loving, nurturing teachers, give students a safe, high academic learning environment where each student cultivates faith, love, moral integrity, and academic excellence.
Preschool–Grade 12 184
ACSI , WASC
11%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:30pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
$6800/yr. (K–5); $7830/yr. (6–8); $660/mo. (PreK, 7a–2:30p); $740/ mo. (PreK, 7a–5p)
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.
Emmanuel Lutheran School and Preschool 1:12 (Pre520 West One Street, Kahului school); 1:16 873-6339 (Preschool) • 873-6334 (School) (School) www.els-maui.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool: 3–5 yrs.; Grades K–8th
36 Preschool; 138 School
WASC
35%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Fun, 2, 3 Preschool 8992 Kula Hwy., Kula at St. John's 878-6068
1:7
$800/mo. (FT); $420–690/mo. (PT)
Grades or Ages 2–6 years
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
23 per day
None
10%
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
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Haleakala Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula 878-2511 waldorfmaui.org
1:12 (Preschool) 1:22 (Kindergarten); 1:24 (G1–G12)
$4500-$16,995 (Preschool–G8); $18,600 (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 self-directed, 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, & AWSNA
42%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: PM until 5:00pm Potty Training: Required for Preschool. Not required for Pulama Bridge 2 Day Per Week Preschool.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Hawaii Technology Academy Main Office: 94-450 Mokuola St., Waipahu, HI 96797 Maui Campus: 2050 Main St., Wailuku (808) 445-6617 • myhta.org
1:15
Free
HTA is on the leading edge of blended learning at the K–12 level, providing students with a combination of face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction and independent learning. HTA’s highly qualified teachers design and deliver innovative, project based, Common Core aligned curriculum.
Grades or Ages
Birth–Grade 12
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–Grade 12
1200+ students statewide
WASC
30% qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Holy Innocents’ Preschool 561 Front Street, Lahaina • 667-9058 www.holyimaui.org/preschool.html
1:12
$650/month
Additional information Holy Innocents Preschool has a long-held reputation for quality early childhood education. Daily classes are held 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%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Horizons Academy of Maui 2680 Wai Wai Place, Kihei 575-2954 • www.horizonsacademy.org
1:1
Varies
Horizons Academy is the only private, nonprofit, applied behavior analytic special education school in Maui County. Empowering, challenging and supporting our students to achieve educational, life, social, and vocational goals.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12 & Adult Program
15
In process
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Iao Preschool 2371 West Vineyard St., Wailuku 242-1995 • www.iaoucc.org
1:8
$675/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
40
NAEYC
25%
Additional information Iao Preschool is committed to developing the whole child. Emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual growth are parts of the wholeness we seek. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Imua Inclusion Preschool 161 S. Wakea Ave., Kahului 244-7467 imuafamilyservices.org
1:6
$975/month
Grades or Ages
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
School Enrollment
Additional information Imua Inclusion Preschool is a relationship-based, play-based program where children who are typically developing and children with special needs learn together. Our curriculum emphasizes collaboration among children and adults. Our daily program is infused with a sense of place, honoring diverse cultures and values while celebrating life.
2 yrs., 8 mos.–5 yrs. 20
In process (NAEYC)
75%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm After Care: 3:30pm–4:30pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Ka’ahumanu Hou Christian School 777 Maui Veterans Highway, Kahului 871-2477 • www.khcsmaui.com
1:12
$350/mo. (K–12)
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
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12
55
ACSI
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kahului Baptist Preschool 309 South Puunene Avenue, Kahului 877-7243 • kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
1:8
$715/month
We’ve been loving children for over 73 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%
AM/PM care: 6:45am–5:15pm 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)
3–4 year olds: $750/month; 5 year olds: $800/month
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
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 3–5 years
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
12 months–6 years
Up to 55
NECPA
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool has been in operation for 45 years. Class size is small, with 10 children per class. All teachers have 10–30 years of teaching experience. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 14 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
Not Available
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Kahului Union Church Preschool 101 West Kamehameha Ave.,Kahului 871-6955 • preschool@kahuluiunion.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
3–6 years
24 (depending on staff)
Tuition
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kamehameha Schools Maui 265 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 572-3100 www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/ campuses/maui_campus/
1:20 (K–2nd); 1:24 (3rd–5th); 1:13-1:25 (6th– 8th, 9th–12th)
$4710 (K-5th); $4848 (6th); $5794 (7th–12th)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–12
1078
HAIS, WASC
77%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website
Additional information
$400–$675 per month (depending KUC Preschool's curriculum is God centered 1:12 on days and pick and fosters Christian beliefs while integrating up times) art, music, physical and language development, math, science, social studies, and life skills into % receiving the daily program. Accreditation tuition assistance AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:30pm Potty Training: Required None 30%
Kamehameha Schools Preschool 'A'apueo 1:10 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
$3513/year
Additional information
A Hawaiian and Christian values based school preparing Hawaiian leaders for college and a global society.
Additional information Kamehameha Schools strives to nurture the values of aloha, malama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable and enriching.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 & 4 year olds
30
NAEYC
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kamehameha Schools Preschool Hana 5060 Uakea Rd., Hana • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
1:10
None
Kamehameha Schools strives to nurture the values of aloha, malama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable and enriching.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 & 4 year olds
28
NAEYC
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kamehameha Schools Preschool Paukukalo 661 Kaumuali'i St., Wailuku • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
1:10
$3513/year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3 & 4 year olds
120
NAEYC
N/A
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information Kamehameha Schools strives to nurture the values of aloha, malama, and kuleana while continuing to provide a learning environment that is safe, educational, culturally grounded, enjoyable and enriching. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kansha Preschool Nisei Veterans Memorial Center 3 Go For Broke Place, Wailuku 242-5437 • kanshapreschool.net
1:8
$750/month (FT), $625/month (PT)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2.8–6 years
Up to 16
NAEYC
40%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kids at Play Learning Center LLC 122 Pukalani St., Pukalani • 276-8013 facebook.com/KAPLCPukalani
1:12
$625/month
Additional information Providing the support, guidance, and tools necessary to engage children’s interests in learning and constructing knowledge based on meaningful experiences. We are co-located with the Maui Adult Day Care Oceanview Program in the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, and have an intergenerational activities component in our curriculum relating to learning life skills. AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm, Mon.–Fri. Potty Training: Required. No diapers or pull-ups in use at home. Additional information Home based preschool that is curriculum based. Gymnastics is available thru Maui Tumblers, Friday Share days, Wednesday Library days, Tasty Tuesdays. Come play with us and learn.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
12
None
40%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8
Toddler Center: $880/month (FT), $700/month (PT) Preschool: $845/ month (FT), $645/ month (PT)
Awarded Preschool of the year from the Hawaii Baptist Early Education Association in 2018. We are a church-based preschool actively teaching the Bible and sharing God’s love. We provide a nurturing Christian environment and a staff that love working with keiki and guiding them through the learning process. The philosophy of Creative Curriculum is that young children learn best by doing.
School Name Address & Website Kihei Baptist Preschool & Toddler Center 1655 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei • 875-2112, x205 kiheibaptist.com
Grades or Ages
24 months–5 years
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
36
State Licensed 30%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kihei Public Charter School 650 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei 875-0700 • www.kiheicharter.org
Varies
$0
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:00pm Potty Training: Required, but we will work with them if they are on the verge.
Hours: 7:15am–5:00pm After School Care: 2:30pm–5:00pm Potty Training: Yes for Preschool. No for Toddler Center. Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K–12
701
WASC
N/A
Kihei Charter School is building a stronger, more diverse workforce for tomorrow. Our project-based approach to learning replaces outdated methods and encourages students to work daily to improve as students and citizens. Through teacher-designed curriculum, increased access to technology KCS is able to nurture a new generation of engaged learners.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Lahaina Preschool, Kama'aina 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–5 years
Up to 76
None
Unavailable
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 14 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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K-12 December 7, 2019: 9am-12pm Preschool January 11th, 2020: 9am-11am
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Little Explorers Maui Preschool 1050 Lower Main St, Wailuku 1:6 244-2112 • littleexplorersmaui@gmail.com www.littleexplorersmaui.com
Tuition
$600–750
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
36
In Process
25%
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
FT: $13,500/year or $1220/mo. PT: $12,100/year or $1070/mo.
Little Hoku focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) activities by directing our toddlers in various Montessori activities to nourish their creativity and academics. AMI certified lead teacher. Equipped with air-conditioning, and a large grass gated outdoor area for children to play. Accept POD, Rescare, Arbor, CCCH, and Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki.
School Name Address & Website
Little Hoku Montessori Academy 1:9 220 Moi Place, Kihei • www.littlehoku.com
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–6 years
Maximum of 18
State Accredited
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Little Monk Seal Montessori 300 Ohukai Rd., #206, Kihei 321-0028 • littlemonkseal.org
1:8
$1200/month, no other supply or enrollment fees
AM/PM Care: 8:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required Additional information Little Monk Seal offers authentic Montessori education in a beautiful school. We have a unique monk seal first responder stewardship program and expert teachers. LMSM is a small school with a big heart
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2.8–6 years
24
In Process
50%
AM/PM Care: 8:00am–2:45pm (school hours) After Care: 2:45pm–4:00pm Potty Training: 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
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm, or 7:15am–2:30pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Makawao Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 55 Makawao Ave., Makawao • 572-2919 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our website for full tuition information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 years–5 yeras
Up to 33
In Process
Unavailable
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 14 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
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PRESCHOOL | GRADE SCHOOL | MIDDLE SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL
WE ARE ST. ANTHONY We empower and inspire our keiki to uncover their gifts, find their passion and discover their voices.
WHY ST. ANTHONY? • Small class sizes... creates a warm and caring environment focused on your child’s individual strengths, needs and learning style • Strong values-based campus... focused on spirituality and building moral character through Catholic Christian principles • An experienced, caring and dedicated staff... creates and inspires a true sense of 'Ohana • A generous tuition assistance program .... supports families in investing in your child’s future
SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE TOUR TODAY! For more information visit sasmaui.org Preschool 242-9024 • Grade School • Middle/High School 244-4190 1618 Lower Main St, Wailuku, HI 96793
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Malama Montessori 5 Alanui Place, Kula HI 96790 MalamaMontessori.com
18 mos.–2.5 yrs: 1:6 3–5 yrs.: 1:8
Tuition
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Malama provides quality, child-centered, $375–900/month individualized education for children 18 months to 5 years. Through Montessori hands-on materials, students develop independence, % receiving confidence, self-direction, self-discipline, and Accreditation tuition a life-long love of learning. assistance
18 mos.–5 years
24
N/A
20%
AM/PM Care: Full Day Potty Training: Not Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Maui Adventist School 261 S. Puunene Ave, Kahului • 877-7813 mauiadventistschool.adventistfaith.org
1:8
$6900/year 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Grades K-8
15
HAIS, NCPSA, North Amer. Div. of Seventh Day Adventists
100%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Maui County Public Schools www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Varies
Free
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–12
Varies
WASC
N/A
Hawaii’s educational pipeline, anchored by learning standards and exams, is grounded in principles and programs designed to produce lifelong learners, caring and ethical citizens and a college-and-career-ready populace. Tailored programs support students with special needs and accelerate and accommodate gifted students.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Maui Evangelical (Hina) Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 256 Hina Avenue, Kahului • 877-6604 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our website for full tuition information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–5 years
Up to 28
None
Unavailable
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:7
$3650–$7850 (Preschool); $10,000 (K); $16,760 (1st–5th); $18,850 (6th–8th); $19,900 (9th–12th) Contact for Boarding Tuition.
School Name Address & Website
Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina 665-9966 • www.mauiprep.org www.mauiprepboarding.org
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Preschool–Grade 12 220
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance HAIS & WASC
40%
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 14 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–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information Maui Prep is celebrating its 15 years as an independent, secular, day and boarding college preparatory school in Napili. Our school vision and mission are relationship, empowerment, and relevance. The curriculum focuses around stewardship and global issues, culture and identity, ingenuity and entrepreneurship, and relationships. The Boarding Program is entering its 6th year, with a brand new, fully renovated dormitory in Kahana. Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website M.E.O. Head Start 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 249-2988 meoinc.charityfinders.com/HeadStart_HS
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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 by July 31, 2020 are eligible for enrollment in August 2020. Beginning February 3, 2020, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2020/21 school year.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
Varies
NHSA Region IX HSA; HAS – Hawai`i
100%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–2:00pm (Exceptions: 12:30pm on Wednesdays;12:30pm on Fridays at UHMC) Potty Training: Not Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
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
$1090
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
1–3 years
15
None
Varies; based on income eligibility
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website Montessori School of Maui 2933 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao 573-0374 • www.momi.org
1:12
$14,415–16,859
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
18 months–Grade 8
289
HAIS, WASC
24%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Montessori Toddlers of Maui Haiku • 808-280-1833 heyjudemaui@gmail.com
1:6
Contact for Current Tuition
Parent / legal guardian to complete application at the MEO Early Childhood Services office between 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday. For more information, please contact the MEO Early Childhood Services department at 249-2988. AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:00pm, or 8:00am–4:30pm Potty Training: Not Required Additional information The Montessori School of Maui provides a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood into adolescence by following the principles, spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education. This approach features a collaborative learning environment to stimulate each student’s critical thinking skills, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment of the twenty-first century. Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am-8:00am and 3:00pm-5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
A Montessori environment created for Toddlers ages 18 months - 3 years. Designed to meet the toddlers needs, on all levels, socially, emotionally and cognitively. Guided by Judy, who has 2 Montessori teaching credentials, ages 3 through 6 and infant through 3 years old.
18 months–3 years
6
N/A
None
AM/PM Care: 8:00am–3:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Noah’s Ark Preschool 777 Maui Veterans Hwy., Kahului • 871-2477 www.khcsandnoahsarkmaui.com
1:8 (2 yrs.); 1:12 (3–4 yrs.)
$700 (FT, 2 yrs.); $650 (FT, 3–5 yrs.); “Changing Hearts To Renew The Mind” and Limited PT Space “Establishing life long Christians in order to
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2–5 years
65
In Process
25%
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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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Piilani Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 10 Manino Circle, Kihei 874-8844 • www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Please visit our website for full tuition information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
6 weeks–Under 6 years
Up to 82
NECPA
Unavailable
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:12
$700/month for 2019–2020 SY. Please contact for 2020–2021 rates.
School Name Address & Website Punana Leo O Maui 103 S. High St., Wailuku • 244-5676 535 Waine'e St., Lahaina • 740-2006 5060 Uakea Rd., Hana • 248-8669 www.ahapunanaleo.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
Wailuku: 30; Hana: 24; Lahaina: 23
NAEYC, WINHEC
90%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Roots School 740 Haiku Road, Haiku • 250-7988 rootsmaui.org • office@rootsmaui.org
1:12 (K–8) 1:9 (Preschool)
$8850
Additional information
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 14 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: 7:30am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information Roots School Mission: Through experiential and academic learning, we encourage students to integrate creativity, critical thinking, integrity and compassion to engage collaboratively and realize their potential as unique, fulfilled individuals.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Preschool–8th Grade
Preschool: 19 K–8: 45
WASC, HAIS
Preschool: 22% K–8: 13%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 8:30am–3:30pm (M–F) Aftercare available until 4:30pm (M–F) Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Sacred Hearts School 239 Dickenson Street Lahaina 661-4720 • www.shsmaui.org
1:20
$8000 (K–5th); $8450 (6–8th); $7300 (FT PreK); $6000 (PT PreK)
Celebrating 157 years of education on the Westside. 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
206
WASC, WCEA
37%
Preschool: PM Care: 2:15pm–5:00pm, No AM care 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
$21,300/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
440
WASC, HAIS
25%
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Now Accepting New Students! At Roots School we believe that children have unlimited potential. Our inspired purpose is to help develop that promise. We focus on the power of personal responsibility as a citizen of the school, the community, and the world.
We would love to meet your family!
• Preschool – 8th Grade • Traditional Academics • Project-Based Learning
• Inspiring Teachers • Customized Curriculum • Compassionate Community
w w w.rootsmaui.org 740 Haiku Road • Haiku, HI 96708 • (808) 250-7988 Accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges AD-RootsSchools_V05.indd 1
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School Name Address & Website St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill St., Wailuku 242-9024 • sap@hawaii.rr.com
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:8
$800/month (7:15a–4:00p); $725/month (7:15a–2:45p)
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
48
NAEYC
35%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:20
$7000 (K–5); $8750 (6); $10,600 (7); $11,850 (8); $14,200 (9–12)
School Name Address & Website
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–2:45pm or 7:15am–4:00pm Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
K–12
280 K–12
WASC, WCEA, HAIS
50%
St. Anthony School is a Catholic faith community. We believe in the development of the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and culturally. Middle School, 6–8: The Middle School curriculum encourages progressive critical thinking, collaboration and tolerance with Catholic-Christian values. High School, 9–12: A culmination of 21st century education and Christian-Catholic values, each graduate leaves St. Anthony ready for the world.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
St. Joseph Early Learning Center 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao 572-6235 • www.sjsmaui.org
1:11
$610–$710/mo. (7:00a–5:00p)
St. Anthony School 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku School Office: 244-4190 www.sasmaui.com
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
2 years, 9 months– 5 years
42
NAEYC
54%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
The Preschool at Kapalua 5960 L. Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina 669-5577 • thepreschoolatkapalua.com
1:12
Call for Tuition
Serving upcountry Maui families for more than 33 years. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information We believe that each child is made in the image of the infinitely loving and creative God. To this end, we are here to help the children develop their full physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual potentials.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
31 per day
None
10%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:45pm 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 child
Free
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
Birth–5 years
50 per site
None
N/A
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. AM/PM Care: 8:30am–10:30am Potty Training: Not Required
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School Name Address & Website Wailuku Hongwanji Mission 144 Kaniela Street, Wailuku 244-9545 • whpreschool808@gmail.com
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:10
$750 per month; $325 one-time, non-refundable registration fee
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
62
NAEYC
35%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku 242-5950
1:7
$850 per month
Additional information We provide a positive, nurturing, challenging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for each student to develop into a caring, self-fulfilled and compassionate person. Breakfast, lunch, and snack included. AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
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.
2–6 Years
32
NAEYC
90%
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–4:45pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Waipuna Chapel Preschool 17 Omaopio Rd., Kula • 878-6343 www.waipunachapel.com/preschool
1:6
Call for rates
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance
3–5 years
22
Enrolled in NAEYC
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
25%
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