Maui Family Magazine Winter 2020-2021

RAISING KEIKI MAUI STYLE // VOL 75 // WINTER 2020 // FREE

Honoring KŪPUNA

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2021 MAUI SCHOOL GUIDE

STOP WORRYING

Recharge

FOR THE NEW YEAR

Holiday

CRAFTS & COOKIES Insid e:

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MAUI FAMILY WINTER CALENDAR – CLASSES FOR EVERYONE

PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE

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CONTENTS VOL 75 | WINTER 2020–2021

magazine OUR KEIKI Shareable Shortbread 6 Saying Grace 8 Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence 10 Get the Wiggles Out 12 School News 14

BABY KEIKI Emergency Room Preparedness 24 Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist 26 Calm a Fussy Baby 28 When Your Child is Worrying 30

ALL IN THE ‘OHANA Giving from Your Garden 38 Recharge for the New Year 41 Honoring Our Kupuna 42 Community Spotlight 44 Resources at Your Library 46 Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19 48

MAUI HAPPENINGS & ACTIVITIES Education Calendar 16 Local Gift Guide 20 Arts Calendar 32 Events Calendar 34 Sports Calendar 50 2021 Maui School Guide 54 Keiki Korner 68 Party Page 70

PUBLISHER Alma Tassi GRAPHIC DESIGN Alexa Lasco • alexalasco.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Emanuelle Betham, Kiegan Blake, Jessica Gleason Rukhsanna Guidroz, Maja Liotta, Brittany C. Smith Christine Spencer COPYEDITING Smita Khatri ADVERTISING SALES Alma Tassi, Nicole Shipman Call 808-250-2990 or email ads@mauifamilymagazine.com EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS info@mauifamilymagazine.com CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS calendar@mauifamilymagazine.com COVER FAMILY Jayden Kuhaulua, Hali’a Pula, and Sariah Pula of Wailuku, captured by Kela Rose Photography @loke_captures on Instagram We at Maui Family Magazine want to inform, celebrate and participate in the nurturing and guidance of Maui’s children.

We explore ways for parents to spend quality time with their children while also giving them information on health, safety and education. Maui Family Magazine is printed quarterly as Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter editions.

No part of this magazine may be reproduced in part or in whole without the written permission of the publisher. All submitted materials become the property of Maui Family Magazine. Mahalo! Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved.

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Our Stand is Located at 6240 Kula Hwy., across from Rice Park

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Our Keiki

Shareable Shortbread For your next cookie exchange or other holiday event that finds you scrambling for a unique hostess gift, consider these shortbreads adorned with some beauty from local flower farm Petaloom Florals, pink ‘alaea salt, and some added decadence — white chocolate.

Ingredients (Makes 18 cookies)

Instructions

Garnish

2. Using 1 ½ tablespoon size scoop, scoop dough onto a greased cookie sheet, pressing to make a shallow divot in the middle of each cookie. Bake cookies at 350ºF for 10–12 minutes, until bottoms are golden brown.

Cool completely.

1 cup unsalted European butter, room temperature ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp real vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour ¼ tsp salt 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut ½ cup crushed raw macadamia nuts

8 oz white chocolate chips Edible flower petals (pictured here are dianthus) Pink Hawaiian Salt crystals (‘alaea)

1. Cream together sugar, butter and vanilla. Sift separately flour and salt. Add to the creamed butter mixture, then add coconut and macadamia nuts.

3. To decorate, drizzle melted white chocolate over cookies (place chips in a microsafe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments until completely melted). Place flower petals gently on still warm chocolate and dust with ‘alaea salt crystals. Chill to set up.

4. To gift, place each cookie in a paper cupcake wrapper — individually, not stacked — in a decorative tin.

Maja Liotta is a private chef and is passionate about food, farms, foraging and teaching. She is also co-founder of "Thyme to Cook With Your Kids" virtual cooking series. For more information, visit lilikoicreations.com

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Our Keiki PRAYER

Saying Grace Expressing appreciation for a nourishing meal has been practiced by people of all cultures and faiths throughout history. Saying grace not only leads to a more present and pleasant experience, but also helps us appreciate the effort that goes into preparing a meal from farm to table. Before breaking bread with your family or friends, consider using one of these ways to show gratitude.

Ho‘onani Ho‘onani i ka Makua mau Ke Keiki me ka ‘Uhane nō Ke Akua mau, ho‘omaika‘i pū Ko kēia ao ko kēlā ao.

Kūnou ha‘aha‘a ko ka honua Nō uliuli o ke kai Na ‘ano lani kau hōkū Nā nani o ka ‘ōnaeao ‘Āmene Let us give praise to the eternal Father, To the Son and to the Holy Ghost.

To God everlasting, let there ring praise Both in this world as well as the kingdom All the earth bows in tribute, As do the riches of the sea, The celestials among the stars And the splendors of the universe.

Amen.

Buddhist Meal Gatha We receive this food in gratitude to all beings who have helped to bring it to our table, and vow to respond in turn to those in need with wisdom and compassion.

Sanskrit Blessing The food is Brahma (creative energy).

Its essence is Vishnu (preservative energy).

The eater is Shiva (destructive energy).

No sickness due to food can come to one who eats with this knowledge.

Zen Blessing from Thich Nhat Hanh In this plate of food, I see the entire universe supporting my existence.

Variation on a Native American Thanksgiving We give thanks for the plants and animals who have given themselves so that we can enjoy this meal together. We also give thanks for our friends and family who have traveled here today. May this meal bring us strength and health.

Secular Mealtime Prayer Dear earth who gives to us this food. Dear sun who makes it ripe and good. Sun above and earth below, our loving thanks to you we show. Blessings on our meal.

Saying grace is a heart-felt, conscious practice that brings friends and family together in a sacred space. Whether they are said in the name of a faith or not, words full of gratitude are a beautiful beginning to any meal.—RG

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‘Tis the season to unlock your creativity at

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center!

Hui Holidays 11/20-12/24

Camp Kaluanui Winter Wonderland

Art Classes & Workshops

Art with Aloha Workshops & Free Demos*

Shop for locally made gifts!

For Youth & Adults of all ages!

See our website for dates & to sign up

Visit huinoeau.com for a full list of class offerings & to register!

808-572-6560 | huinoeau.com 2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, Maui *Art with Aloha is supported in part by the County of Maui and the Office of Economic Development

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Our Keiki THE PRESENT MOMENT

Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence

BY EMMANUELLE BETHAM

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motional intelligence—the ability to recognize and manage your and others’ emotions—is key to acquiring complementary soft skills such as team-playing, adaptability, active listening, and happy learning. To help your child develop emotional intelligence, practice mindfulness with them. This means helping them to be present and notice the choices available to them in any given situation to make good decisions.

Here’s what you can do daily to help your child (and yourself) develop mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills: • Take time to just be in the moment. Stop doing, remembering or planning. Sit or lie down somewhere quiet and comfortable, away from devices and other distractions.

• Ask your child how they are feeling. Make a point of acknowledging their emotions (all feelings are okay) and associated thoughts.

This may be an opportunity to identify any issues and to discuss what your child wants to happen.

• Then direct your child to go deeper within: “Close your eyes and feel any movements, noises, colors, smells, etc. inside your body.”

• Next, have them focus their attention on their immediate surroundings: “Observe the shapes and colors around you; feel and smell the air that’s touching you; notice the ground that’s supporting you; listen to noises nearby.”

• After doing that, help them pay attention to the bigger space around them, progressively acknowledging everything they can perceive from nearby to very far away.

If and when this is difficult for your child, read a short story together. Then, invite your child to report and expand by way of reflection and discussion: • Ask your child to tell and interpret the story in their own words.

• Help them distinguish between what the story actually says and what it means to them.

• Look at the illustrations, and see how verbal and non-verbal language may be used to convey messages.

• Give examples of how a certain concept in the story may apply to each of you in your life.

• See if your child can describe different scenarios to convey the same messages.

• Dramatize and/or role-play relevant scenarios or situations.

• Make it fun!

Emmanuelle Betham is author of the I realise series which aims to help its readers develop emotional intelligence and mindfulness. It is the British spelling of ‘realize’, from the French ‘réaliser’, meaning both to discover and to accomplish. For more information, visit LanguageCommunicationCoaching.com.

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Our Keiki MOVEMENT

Get the Wiggles Out Getting the wiggles out is an important element of any child’s life. But in today’s device-centric world, encouraging keiki to move their bodies is even more vital for their well-being and for their caregivers! Read on if you’re looking for ideas to inspire your child to release tension, take a break from schoolwork, or just exercise.

Get some air…on your trampoline! Jumping on your backyard trampoline is an excellent way to release pent-up physical energy. A light cardio brings up the heart rate and circulates the blood. Why not join your keiki in the fun and chase them around in circles, or simply hold hands and jump together? As long as the zipper on the safety net is closed you are good to jump to your heart’s content.

Play hopscotch. Grab some colorful chalk and head to a paved or cemented stretch on your driveway. Write numbers in each square or customize your own hopscotch with pictures or letters. The simple activity of jumping and hopping might prove to be the perfect reinvigorating break for your toddler or keiki.

Collect shells. Take advantage of the beautiful beaches around Maui with a shell collecting challenge. Gather some buckets of your choice, and set a goal for types or amounts of shells to be collected. To pick up the pace, set a timer and have kids race around in teams. At the end of the activity, feel free to leave the shells where they belong – on our beaches!

Dance to the music. Put on your keiki’s favorite music and let them dance (and sing) to get the wiggles out. As they swing their hips and pump their fists to the rhythm, their coordination and aerobic fitness also get a workout.

Play “Tutu Says.” Just like Simon Says, this fun, Hawaiian version can be played inside or outdoors. Want to make it more fun and introduce more movement? Tutu might say “run back and forth five times to the nearest mango tree” in your yard. Choose a variety of commands that involve movement, and let Tutu do all the saying!

Help your keiki become calm and centered by making time for some physical movement.

Whether it’s a simple game in the yard, on the beach, or indoors, all it takes is a little creativity and thought to make a difference in their day. —RG

Spice Up Your Stream Looking for the latest Maui news and events for your family, craft and recipe inspiration, and creative activities for your keiki?

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Our Keiki SCHOOL NEWS

New Renovations at Roots School 740 HAIKU RD., HAIKU Roots School recently completed major renovations of its Preschool and K-2nd grade classrooms. Located on Haiku Road in the heart of Haiku, Roots School is an independent private school serving children from Preschool to 5th grade. Through the $1 million Growing Roots Capital Campaign, the school has been raising funds to remodel the campus, which includes the 68-year-old main building.

Phase I of renovations was completed in Summer 2020, which included the Preschool classroom, K-2nd grade classroom, Preschool bathrooms, and administrative offices. Phase II will happen in Summer 2021 and will include an additional classroom, a formal front entrance, and new bathrooms. Phase III will happen in Summer 2022 and will include additional classroom spaces.

“We are so grateful to the many donors who helped make this possible, including the Atherton Family Foundation, Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation, a generous anonymous donor, and the wonderful and incredibly generous Nuestro Futuro Foundation,” said Head of School Melita

Charan. “These new spaces are sparkling new, easy to maintain, and allow for proper physical distancing requirements.”

Roots School offers small class sizes; multi-age classrooms; a focus on social and emotional learning in addition to academics; arts-integrated, project-based curriculum; and a tuition aid program.

Roots School is open for safe, in-person learning, and has a limited number of spaces available in its 3rd–5th grade class. For more information, email office@rootsmaui.org, call 250-7988, or visit rootsmaui.org.

Outdoor Learning at Carden Academy 55 MAKA’ENA PL., PUKALANI At Carden Academy in Pukalani, outdoor learning has been a key part of returning to campus safely.

With the help of parent volunteers, Carden spent the summer preparing outdoor spaces, including adding a roof to the garden pavilion, adding a cement slab to the Pre-K pavilion, and purchasing camp chairs for every student.

Now, outdoor classrooms are shared between two grades with a split schedule that allows elementary students to spend more than half their school days outside. All outdoor classrooms are covered to provide protection from the sun and weather. And with seating spaced six feet apart, keiki can take their masks off while outside. Indoor classrooms are sanitized while students are out.

“We are so fortunate to live on Maui where we can be outside year round,” says Head of School Kristi Bendon. “Having these outdoor classroom spaces means we can take advantage of that opportunity and keep keiki safe while keeping up with academic learning.”

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Now Accepting New Students!

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Preschool – 8th grade Small class sizes A focus on social and emotional learning in addition to academics Inspiring, caring and talented teachers who provide flexible, project-based curriculum Tuition Aid Program “I honestly cannot imagine our lives without the excellent academic quality, social and emotional education, and overall support the Roots `ohana provides.”

– Wesley Crile ~ Roots parent

We would love to meet your family!

“My time at Roots was transformational! I was given many tools to help me gain my own perspective about the world we live in. I was encouraged to continuously reflect and grow.”

– Aurora Watson ~ former Roots student

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MAUI FAMILY

WINTER 2020–2021

Education

CALENDAR

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui

242-4363 • www.bgcmaui.org Clubs are now open for ages 9–17 in Central, Haiku, Lahaina, and Makawao. BGCM is providing WiFi enabled learning environments for members to attend online classes during the day. Our Virtual Clubhouse Time continues from 2pm–6pm and is open to ALL Maui County youth, ages 9–17. Free! Membership fees are waived until June 2021. Submit your member application today. Details at bgcmaui.org.

Maui Huliau Foundation

Pa‘ia Youth & Cultural Center

579-8354 • pyccmaui.org Pa’ia Bay, Pa’ia Free membership for youth at Pa’ia Youth & Cultural Center - Drop-In & Life Skills Programs Year-Round. Membership is FREE! • Ages 9–18 Tues.–Sat.: Check website or call for details The PYCC is North Shore Maui’s home for bodyboarding, video, photography, 88.9FM RadiOpio, cooking, outdoor adventure, and the StoneWave Skate Park! We offer innovative life skills programs and a drop-in recreation center.

HiTutoring

Hikumu.com Our Hawai‘i based kumu (tutors) offer a high quality, personalized online tutoring experience. From basic foundational skills to advanced college courses, we have the right kumu at the right time for you. All ages, 100 subjects, 35 minute sessions. 8am–9pm.

808-757-2100 • mauihuliaufoundation.org info@mauihuliaufoundation.org Huliau Virtual Classrooms Maui Huliau Foundation and our program partners have launched two free distance learning classrooms for grade 8–12 teachers and students. Lessons focus on climate literacy and local ecosystems, and include virtual field trips, Prezi video lectures and engaging activities both online and outdoors. More information can be found on our website.

Spring Filmmaking Program Our spring filmmaking program will be a hybrid of virtual meetings and in-person filming, and will focus on helping students in grades 7–12 create virtual field trips with partner organizations. The program will begin with virtual classes January 12th, 14th and 19th from 4–5:30pm, followed by virtual planning meetings and an on-site filming day with a limit of three students per film team. Apply by January 4th.

Submit your listings online at mauifamilymagazine.com

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Maui Center for Child Development

873-7700 • MauiChildDevelopment.com MCCDmaui@gmail.com 244 Papa Place, Suite 102, Kahului Fun with Handwriting (Printing & Cursive) Individual sessions often covered by insurance All Ages A fun and physical program by a trained Occupational Therapist that includes activities to strengthen the upper body, improve pencil grasp and learn to form letters more easily and legibly!

Motor Skills: Improve Coordination Individual sessions often covered by insurance All Ages A fun and physical program by a trained Occupational Therapist to improve strength and coordination with an emphasis on teaching caregivers what they can do at home.

Sensory Processing Individual sessions for kids and caregivers All Ages Occupational Therapist to address sensitivities to sounds, sights, touch, and picky eating. Strategies also for kids who are very active and have difficulty attending.

Social Skills: Learn Skills to be a Better Friend!

Individual and small groups • All Ages Your child will develop strategies to listen, communicate, problem-solve, negotiate, and develop good sportsmanship with peers through FUN, facilitated activities!

Body Engine Program: Kids Learn to SelfRegulate!

Individual sessions • All Ages Your child will learn about his/her “body engine” and learn strategies to self-calm and attend. This is particularly good for high activity children, sensitive children or low energy children and includes handouts for parents.

Behavior Management Strategies For Kids & Their Caregivers Individual sessions • All Ages Individualized sessions to work with your child and your family (siblings too!) to change challenging behavior patterns & create positive behavioral momentum! Sessions are customized and confidential.

Occupational Therapy for Kids & Families Assessment, Treatment & Consultation for Home, School, and Community settings.

Tutu & Me Traveling Preschool

249-2430 • pidfoundation.org Kahului, Upcountry, Kihei, and Lahaina Early Childhood Education Program • Ages 0–5 Monday–Thursday • 8:30am–10:30am Tutu and Me is a free early childhood program for children ages birth to five and their caregivers. Tutu and Me provide learning opportunities for children’s social, language/literacy, cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Virtual learning available and call 249-2430 for changes and updates.

East Maui Watershed Partnership

573-6999 • eastmauiwatershed.org Online Watershed Education • 3rd Grade–Adult Year Round by request • Weekdays Let us bring the watershed to you with various online presentations and quizzes! Students will learn what a watershed is and why they are important. In-person hikes and volunteer service trips may be available, but subject to COVID-19 limitations.

Nā Keiki o Emalia

808-214-9832 • NKoEmaui.org • Wailuku Children/Teen Bereavement Program Open-ended groups • Mon., Tues., or Thurs.

Classes depend on the age (3–18 years) Free peer support group for keiki/teens 3–18 grieving the loss of a parent, sibling, ohana member, or close friend. Parent/s or adult care provider meet in their group at same time. Application and interview required. No drop-ins.

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Education Calendar Note: Due to COVID-19, library programs may not be available.

Contact your local library for updates.

Kihei Public Library

875-6833 • librarieshawaii.org 35 Waimāha‘iha‘i St., Kihei Pajama Storytime • Ages 3–7 Children’s Area • Last Tuesday of Month • 7pm Wear your PJs and fuzzy slippers, grab your teddy bear for stories, songs and movement!

Preschool Storytime • Ages 3–5 Children’s Area • Fridays • 10:30am Stories, songs, movement and crafts.

Toddler Storytime • Geared for Age 2 Children’s Area • Thursdays • 10:30am Simple stories, songs, movement and crafts just right for toddlers.

Wonderful Wednesday • Ages 7+ Last Wednesday of each month • 3pm A program, event, or volunteer opportunity for school-age children.

Makawao Public Library

573-8785 • librarieshawaii.org 1159 Makawao Ave., Makawao Toddler Story Time • Ages 5 & Under Every Thursday • 10am in the Children’s Area Bring your keiki to enjoy stories, songs, and crafts — just right for ages 5 and under!

Children’s Chess Club • All Ages Every First Monday • 3pm–4pm All ages and levels welcome for relaxed chess play.

Family Movie Night • All Ages Every Fourth Wednesday • 6pm Join us for our monthly FREE movie and popcorn!

Kahului Public Library

873-3095 • librarieshawaii.org 90 School St., Kahului Keiki Storytime • Preschool Children’s Area • Saturdays • 10:30am Nurture your child with the love of reading by attending a storytime session!

Wailuku Public Library

243-5766 • 251 High Street, Wailuku Keiki Story Time Every Wednesday • 10am Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers accompanied by parent or caregiver. Join Auntie Tammy for fun stories, songs, action rhymes and simple crafts. Children, parents and caregivers hear stories, have fun, and meet new friends. Free.

Maui Hui Malama

808-244-5911 • mauihui.org 375 Mahalani Street, Wailuku LIKO Program • Grades K-12 Academic Assistance for youth unable to meet educational goals within a normal educational setting. Students and families with health issues and needing to stay home due to COVID encouraged to apply. Students needing help with the GED or HISET program, long term suspension, teen parents, and homeschoolers needing additional tutoring. Applications open at mauihui.org on July 20, 2020.

Welcome Wednesdays: Early Intervention and Prevention • Grades K–5 Enrich learning skills through art, storytelling, and STEM in weekly online group activities.

Opportunities to get one on one or small group homework assistance online. Registration opens at mauihui.org on July 20, 2020.

Pahono • Grades 6-12 One on one or small group tutoring for students in a current school system needing credit recovery assistance or assistance in the prevention of failing one or more classes.

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'Tis the Season!

CELEBRATING HOLIDAY TRADITIONS THAT NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE QUEENKAAHUMANUCENTER.COM @QKCMAUI #QKCMAUI #SHOPQKC

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AGAZINE'S M ILY

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Local Gift Guide

No matter who is on your naughty or nice list, we collected some of our favorite local items to fill your holiday bag.

Rumi Bag

This handcrafted wonder by Treehouse Designs is when style, geometry, and practicality meet. Secret pocket and reversible. $125 treehousemade.com

Tasty Counting Cards

Keiki can practice counting their favorite foods with these sweetly illustrated cards. $10 matsumotostudio.com

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Lei Making Kit

This sustainably packaged kit includes a metal lei needle, string, and locally foraged flowers, berries, or seeds from Maui to make 3-5 lei. $75. hawaiiflorafauna.com

Shred Shirt

Dress up your little skater in this sweet number by Little Chiefs of Hawaii. $33 littlechiefshawaii.com

Curly Koa Handplane

This koa handplane is for those serious about fun beach days in the water. Keep one ready with your fave fins and you’re set. $210 hellojohi.com

‘Ekahi, ‘Elua, ‘Ekolu, Lele!

Soft and cozy, this adorable toddler tee from Lola & Elia is made right here in Maui. $21 Instagram.com/lolaandelia808

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Boba Teether & ‘Fier Clip

These charming boba non-toxic silicone teethers have the perfect texture for irritated gums with a handy clip to keep it close. $22 ohanachewelrybox.com

Knives Out

This handmade Damascus Steel tracker with a red micarta handle is a multi-tool for anyone that appreciates the great outdoors. $189 goinleft.com

Not Paper Towels

Perfect for the sustainably-minded, you can easily unsnap a “sheet” then use, wash, and snap back onto the roll to reuse over and over. $40 practicallymagichawaii.com

Island Girl Hair & Body Elixir

Made with organic, fair-trade, cold-pressed argan oil and organic macadamia, jojoba nut oil blended with luxurious perfume oils. Just a few drops on your body or in the tips of your hair, and you’ll feel and smell intoxicating! $70 islandgirlpinups.com or bootzie.com

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F U N FA C T O RY AND SO MUCH MORE!

Baby Keiki

Emergency Room Preparedness

BY MAUI HEALTH A patient recently arrived at the emergency department with abdominal pain. He had been suffering for a week but delayed seeking help — in part because he was afraid of COVID-19.

Because of the delay, his problem was much more difficult to treat.

Since the start of the pandemic, we have seen many patients avoid coming to the hospital for medical emergencies, including heart attacks and strokes. Some are afraid of the virus; others have heard the hospital is full. Unfortunately, these delays can be life altering or even life threatening.

The fact is Maui Memorial Medical Center’s emergency room is the safest place to be if you are having a medical emergency.

Our emergency room visits per day are still below normal, so we have plenty of capacity to care for people right now. We are prepared for any potential surge of COVID-19, including any surge that may arrive with the return of visitors to the island.

We screen and temperature-check everyone arriving at the ER regardless of symptoms and anyone with suspicious symptoms is immediately isolated. Patients who are not severely ill are evaluated in an outdoor tent. Visitor policy restrictions are still in effect to further minimize community traffic and potential exposure. The strict masking policy throughout the hospital requires every individual, including patients, to be masked at all times.

In addition, the hospital has more than enough Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and our guidelines for use are above and beyond Centers for Disease Control and Department of Health recommendations. This includes the use of N95 masks throughout the ER on every patient regardless of COVID status.

The pandemic is our new reality and it is important that we never let our guard down. We are prepared and will remain ready for any potential surge, just as we have done before. In the meantime, if you or a loved one is having a medical emergency, do not delay your care – seek help immediately. The ER is safe and our health care team of experts is ready to care for you.

Please visit www.mauihealth.org/safe for more information.

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Hero?

WHO IS YOUR

Nominate a #HometownHero today!

Through the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve witnessed people in our community come together to help others while having to overcome their own personal challenges. They have shown true aloha spirit, compassion, and utmost acts of giving.

A partnership with Maui Health and Pacific Media Group, Hometown Heroes honors those who have demonstrated outstanding service, giving, compassion or other service to the community. To nominate a hero, visit mauihealth.org/hero.

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Baby Keiki ORAL CARE

What to Expect at Baby’s First Visit to The Dentist

BY HAWAII DENTAL SERVICE (HDS)

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child should go to the dentist within six months of getting their first tooth – and no later than their first birthday.

Hawaii Dental Service (HDS) shares what your dentist will do at your baby’s first visit: Check your child for cavities. Hawaii has the highest prevalence of tooth decay in the nation.

Show how you brush and floss your baby’s teeth. There are different types of toothbrushes for baby, depending on their comfort level. Flossing can come later once teeth have sprouted.

Teach you about food, drinks, and habits that can cause cavities. Proper nutrition is a critical part of taking care of your baby’s oral health. Avoid foods with excess sugar, and do not let the baby fall asleep while drinking milk or formula.

Talk about fluoride and how it can prevent cavities. Hawaii doesn’t have fluoride in their water supply, but that’s ok – there are many ways for your baby to get fluoride including topical fluoride varnish, supplements, and more. Fluoride is a safe way to prevent cavities, it makes teeth stronger and more resistant to acid caused by eating sugary foods and drinks.

Check your child’s bite, growth, and development. Early detection of any potential problems allows you more options to address them. Your child’s dentist can provide guidance on proper pacifier and milk bottle use for babies and how to prevent crooked teeth and baby bottle tooth decay.

Give you information to prevent accidents as your baby grows. Dentists can offer new parents a lot of tips on how to care for baby’s teeth; so, ask questions!

Healthy baby teeth are critical to a child’s early physical, social and emotional development – they maintain proper spacing in the jaw and between teeth until the adult teeth are ready to grow in, foster good nutrition through proper chewing, aid in speech development and build self-esteem by providing a healthy smile. Introducing your little one to good oral hygiene habits and regular visits to their dentist at an early age is the best way they can learn to Live Well, Smile More.

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Baby Keiki SOOTHING TIPS

Calm a Fussy Baby A crying baby can be distressing to parents and caregivers; they may feel just as distressed as the crying baby. But don’t lose hope; there are many different ways to help a baby calm down.

And it might just help to remember some of the following information.

A well-fed baby is a happy baby. Make sure your baby’s basic need for food is met, whether it’s breast milk or formula. Once you tune into your baby’s eating habits, you’ll get to know how often they need feeding. Remember that it’s different for all babies, so don’t feel like there’s necessarily something wrong or that you’re a failure as a parent, if your infant wants feeding more or less than what a book may say.

A pacifier can soothe your baby. Some babies learn to self soothe early on in their lives, but if you find your baby is fussy and cries a lot, consider introducing a pacifier to them. They come in all shapes and sizes, so if they reject the first one, try another brand.

Water can be calming and healing to a baby.

While bathing your baby may be less convenient than a quick fix like a pacifier, for example, bathing your baby is a wonderful way to connect with your infant. If it calms you down too, then you’ll both benefit from this simple solution.

Rocking back and forth can give comfort to an unhappy baby. For this reason, it is a favorite of many mothers and fathers. The key is to find out what works for your baby. Your baby might like a slow gentle rocking motion, or perhaps your baby prefers an infant swing rather than the rocking chair. Experiment with different methods to find the best fit for your baby’s needs.

Sound can be soothing to your baby. Babies are surrounded by the sound of blood flowing as they grow in the womb, but once they are born that constant noise is taken away from them. To replicate this sound, try making a “shush” noise near their ear, as suggested by Dr. Harvey Karp. He says, “the best way to imitate these magic sounds is white noise.”

Trying to soothe a fussy baby needn’t be stressful and disheartening. As the caregiver, remember to take a deep breath and calmly consider some basic comforting techniques.

Of course, if your gut tells you something more serious is going on, contact your pediatrician!

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Baby Keiki BIG FEELINGS

When Your Child is Worrying

BY KIEGAN BLAKE, O.T.

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uring these times of uncertainty, you want to give your child an internal experience of safety and security amidst the changes that are going on around him. You also want to validate your child’s feelings, as her worries are real, even when there is no imminent danger. Here are some tips: • Maintain your morning and evening routines.

These bookends of the day create predictability for your child.

• Exercise. Your child is carrying his worry inside his body and so create a daily outlet to discharge his worries.

• Create fun. Laughter and giggling are also wonderful outlets.

• Include a daily practice to manage your own worries. It is important that you feel centered and regulated for your child.

• Take turns talking about what is going well and what is “tricky”. You model talking about a range of emotions, which creates a balanced experience of both positive and tricky experiences, and your child will enjoy hearing yours.

• Have at least 2 “quiet” times each day in a cozy space, where you do activities such as reading, drawing or audio book. Your child’s body will benefit from support to calm down and stay settled internally.

• Share pleasurable activities with your child.

When your child feels close to you, she is likely to feel more secure and more emotionally calm.

• When your child is telling you about his worry, listen and “hold the space” for that emotion.

Resist the urge to minimize it, solve it or talk your child out of it. It is important that he feels understood.

• Empathize. “Hmmm, I can see how you’d be thinking about that” • Deep breaths. It is the fastest way to calm your child’s body. Drinking water slows down your child’s breaths. You can practice blowing up a balloon or blowing bubbles to make big breaths fun.

• Problem solve together. “Hmmm, I wonder what we could do…” Listen and see what she comes up with. Ponder the possibilities together.

• If your child has persistent worries, consider seeing a child counselor.

Kiegan Blake is an Occupational Therapist, Behavioral Specialist and Director of Maui Center For Child Development. For more information, please call (808) 873-7700 or MauiChildDevelopment.com

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MAUI FAMILY

WINTER 2020–2021

CALENDAR Art Classes with Barbara Steinberg

269-6845 • barbarasteinbergart.com Virtual Watercolor Painting Classes on Zoom for Children • Ages 8–18 Your child will receive an art education that includes color blending, realistic drawing of animals and plants and nature, individual help, and making new friends! Learn art with a professional, experienced artist with a BFA degree in Fine Arts who has taught art for 30 years on Maui. Call 269-6845 or find me at facebook. com/barbara.steinberg.161.

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Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center

572-6560 • www.huinoeau.com 2841 Baldwin Ave, Makawao Classes are online & open for registration!

The Hui offers classes, workshops, and camps for all ages and artistic abilities. Taught by professional Teaching Artists, Hui classes include programs in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, jewelry, ceramics, glassblowing, Hawaiian arts and more! The Hui also brings exceptional teaching artists to Maui as part of our Visiting Artist program. We offer classes for children as young as 2.5 years old through adult. We even offer family classes designed for multiple generations to participate in the arts together. Visit huinoeau.com to view classes and register—or register by phone at (808) 572-6560.

808-419-6020 • islandartparty.com 1279 S. Kihei Rd., Ste. 109, Kihei If you can hold a paintbrush and you know how to have fun, then you’re ready for Island Art Party! IAP Partista (party artist!) will take you step-by-step through creating the session’s featured painting. We provide all the art materials, set-up, and clean-up. Great for families, groups, girls’ night out, baby or bridal showers, date night, birthday parties, family fun, or any occasion that calls for a great time! For more info visit islandartparty.com.

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Friends & Faire

808-868-0167 • friendsandfaire.com friendsandfaire@gmail.com 1980 Main Street #4, Wailuku Craft Workshops • All Ages Friends & Faire is a place where people can gather to create, learn, and share their knowledge of their craft with others. Keiki and adult workshops include macrame, jewelry making, wood signs, wall hangings, and more. Check the website for the schedule or book a private workshop party. Great for birthdays and special occasions!

Alexander Academy of Performing Arts 878-8970 • alexanderacademy.info 870 Hali’imaile Road, Makawao Winter Classes • Ages 3–Adult Begin in January • Beginning thru Advanced Dance styles include ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, acting, hip hop and contemporary dance styles. Classes in mornings and afternoons. Monday through Saturday. Registration is online.

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Events

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7th Annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival

Maui Mall

877-8952 • mauimall.com Winter Events The Maui Mall will be hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive November 1–20 as well as socially distanced Santa Photos every Friday and Saturday leading to Christmas. (subject to change per CDC and state guidelines) Shop our Holiday Gift Guide and find more information on Winter events at mauimall.com.

Maui Academy of Performing Arts

mauiacademy.org Uncommon Stages November 6 & 7 Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the uplifting musical Songs for a New World via live-stream on November 6 & 7 and afterwards on-demand. Enjoy live theatre from the comfort and safety of your own living room! Tickets at mauiacademy.org.

madeinmauicountyfestival.com November 7 & 8 • 8am–5pm Maui County’s largest products show, this event features over 140 vendors offering a wide variety of locally made products, including food, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashions, furniture, gifts, collectibles and more. This year’s festival will be held VIRTUALLY on our website. Visit madeinmauicountyfestival com to enjoy a twoday virtual shopping and entertainment online experience.

Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center

572-6560 • huinoeau.com 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao Hui Holidays November 11–December 24 Mele Kalikimaka! The Hui’s highly anticipated holiday shopping event returns with a winter wonderland of local and handmade items for everyone on your list! During this magical Hui Holidays season, the Hui gallery shop will expand and be filled to the brim with artworks in many medias including one-of-a-kind handmade gifts by local artists and crafters, paintings, ceramic pieces, hand blown glass ornaments, locally made beauty products, and more! Our elves are happy to help you check off your shopping list. By shopping local, you’ll take part in the season of giving by supporting local artists and the Hui No‘eau.

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The Maui Farm

808-579-8271 • TheMauiFarm.org • Makawao Free Farm Tour • All Ages Second Saturday of the Month • 9am–11am November 14, December 12, & January 9 Join us for a morning of exploration, learning, and fun! Explore our crop fields, plant nursery, composting zone, and meet and feed our friendly farm animals including pigs, goats, rabbits, and chickens. Reservations are required.

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center

877-4325 • queenkaahumanucenter.com 275 E. Ka’ahumanu Ave., Kahului Maui’s Lifestyle Shopping for Generations, Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center has served as the island’s town square since 1972.

Salvation Army Angel Tree Gift Collection November 16–December 12 • 11am–7pm Photos with Santa December 12–24 Monday–Saturday: 11am–8pm Sunday: 11am–7pm Visit queenkaahumanucenter.com for more information.

Seabury Hall

seaburyhall.org • 480 Olinda Rd., Makawao Maui Seabury Hall-iday • All Ages Friday, December 4 • 5pm–7pm Seabury Hall hosts its second annual Seabury Hall-iday: Holiday Lights for Charity event on Friday, Dec. 4 on the school’s Olinda campus. The event begins at 5 p.m. with illumination of the Christmas tree at 6 p.m., and concludes at 7 p.m.

Pacific Whale Foundation

808-856-8341 • pacificwhale.org/education Ocean Camp • 1st through 5th Grade Monday–Friday • December 21–24 and 28–31 Ocean Camp provides participants with opportunities for team-building, hands-on science, creative crafts, fun activities and games, and opportunities for outdoor learning. Depending on safety measures at the time, the program may be virtual, in-person, or a hybrid. Check our website for updates.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui

442-7890 • www.bbbshawaii.org Open Enrollment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Maui Mentor Center Program Our Mentor Center is located in the Hale Makana o Waiale neighborhood (200 Waimaluhia Lane, Wailuku). Offering 3rd through 8th-grade students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a caring and responsible mentor (high school-aged or adult) in a supervised group setting for one hour after school. By mentoring, people can help others reach goals and improve self-esteem. If you are interested in enrolling your child or becoming a volunteer please e-mail us at mgonzalez@bbbshawaii.org or call (808)442-7890.

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Giving From Your Garden Free to low-cost holiday gift ideas from your yard or garden As the holiday season approaches, we are thinking of so many fun and creative ways to utilize our gardens and the abundance of nature to create unique gifts for those we love.

A gift from the garden is a gift from the heart; it’s something that shows thought, care and consideration. It can be as simple as a freshly picked bouquet of flowers, or an intricately woven or decorated wreath. Here are some of our favorite ideas for gifts that can be given from the garden that are free or very low cost to make.

Custom Seed Packets Are any of your favorite plants in the garden going to seed? Have the kids go on a seed scavenger hunt to collect the seeds and then design and make their own custom seed packets for gifting! You can find free printable seed packet designs online, or challenge the kids to get creative with recycled paper by trying different folding techniques. Be sure your seeds are completely dry before packaging.

Infused Sugar or Salt Infusing the fresh flavors of your garden into sugar or salt is such a great way to share your garden with your friends and family. Be sure your herbs are completely dry before adding.

Seal in an airtight jar and let sit for one week before gifting, to be sure the sugar or salt has taken on the full flavor and aroma of the herb.

Ratio: Approximately 1 teaspoon dried herbs (one herb, or a combination) to 1/4 cup sugar/salt.

Try with salt: Rosemary, Sage, Fennel, Basil, Oregano, Thyme Try with sugar: Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon balm, Mint, Dried Citrus Peel, Dried Coconut

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Tea Blends Pick and dry fresh herbs that you have growing in your garden and package them as tea! You can use just one plant, like mint or lemongrass, or mix and match herbs to make different blends. Plants to use for tea can include: mint, chamomile, lavender, lemongrass, hibiscus flowers, mamaki, echinacea, mugwort, lemon balm, or catnip. You can place these loose blends in small recycled glass jars or make your own tea bags using cheesecloth or coffee filters.

• Cheesecloth: Cut into a square, place one teaspoon of tea in center, gather edges, and tie with string. Attach a homemade tag or something creative to the end of the string, like a bead or a piece of seaglass.

• Coffee Filter: Cut the sides off of a coffee filter so it creates a rectangle. Place loose leaf tea on the filter. Fold both long sides into the middle. Fold the filter in half. Trim the top.

Fold the top corners down. Staple a string to the top folds of the packet.

Garden Giftwrapping To put the finishing touch on your gift, have the kids create homemade cards using leaf rubbings. By placing a leaf under white paper and gently rubbing a crayon sideways across the paper, it will transfer the leaf pattern onto the

paper. This final thoughtful gesture will be sure to put a smile on your loved one’s face. And don’t forget: banana and ti leaves work great as a “wrapping paper!”

Our gardens and the land around us provide so much. Show those you care about this holiday season that you were thinking of them by gifting these simple, thoughtful gifts!

Grow Some Good is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hands-on, outdoor learning experiences that cultivate curiosity about natural life cycles, connect students to their food sources, and inspire better nutrition choices. For more information, visit growsomegood.org.

Uncommon Stages FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH Maui Academy of Performing Arts presents the uplifting musical Songs for a New World via live-stream on November 6 & 7 and afterwards on-demand. Enjoy live theatre from the comfort and safety of your own living room!

Uncommon Stages is a new theatrical initiative telling the stories that connect our community, lift our spirits and heal our hearts. Join MAPA as they broadcast live-streamed and on-demand performances of musicals and plays to Maui and the world. Tickets at mauiacademy.org.

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Recharge for the New Year We’ve just spent the better part of this year being battered to our core. Name anything — work, school, family, health, community—and it’s likely been turned upside down.

With the new year, come new beginnings and a perfect time to reclaim our lives. Here are ways to recharge for the new year: Seek out the good stuff that fills you up.

Dial up old friends that know you better than anyone. Pursue a dream. Cozy up with a great book. Remember those interests and routines you set aside amid the chaotic year and fight hard to make time and space for them.

Find your way back to wellness. If you’ve spent the pandemic shoveling ice cream in your mouth, you’re not alone. When you’re ready to pull out of your dairy-induced coma, bring back the good choices that will keep you healthy and strong into the new year.

Learn a dance. Dancing in your kitchen is always a good idea. But, when was the last time you tried to follow choreography? Challenge

yourself to dive into it and get your mind and body moving again. Try YouTube for ideas or sign up for a class on the island.

Shout your heart out. A friend recently asked on social media, “HIT YOUR CAPS AND TELL ME WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND.” Expressing our frustrations and laughing among friends can do wonders for healing.

Plan a trip. Travel is transformative. Although it may seem crazy right now, there are options depending on your level of comfort. Plan a staycation. Go camping. Explore anything that pulls you out of your routine and into a brand new perspective.

Find your inner kid. That unabashed, curious and playful state does wonders for a stressed mind and depleted body. Build a gigantic sand castle. Jump on the trampoline. Release yourself from overthinking and steal away with your kid’s Lego set.

Make something. There’s nothing more satisfying than creating something with your hands. Plant a container garden. Draft a pattern for a dress. Bake a triple layer cake. Bringing something to life in turn brings you to life.

The new year is upon us, and like each new day, anything is possible.

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Honoring Our Kupuna

BY BRITTANY C. SMITH

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he holidays are approaching, and we are looking forward to the warmth of connecting with family and friends; however, our gatherings may look different this year. For my family there will be fewer guests and no visits from our parents or grandparents. In lieu of this, we decided to bring back the tradition of honoring our elders during the holiday season.

How will we do this without them physically being in our home? I decided to designate a space in our home to display photos of our elders with fresh flowers, a candle and incense.

Usually, this spot in our home displays our menorah or, later in the season, a nativity. This year, among the holly and the candies will be heartwarming photos of our grand relatives.

Already, since the idea was sparked, our house is joyfully sharing old family stories and I noticed there is a fresh, light feeling around our home. Initially I thought we would feel sadness about the absence of our family; and while we

still do, there is a stronger emotion emerging now that we have committed to honoring our elders from afar. We are inspired. We are finding new ways to say thank you to our kupuna, and it is fun.

I encourage you and your family to try something similar. Place any memento that reminds you of your relatives (photo, card, etc.) in a spot where everyone in the family can enjoy it.

Make a habit of acknowledging this spot by bowing, lighting a candle, saying a prayer, or offering a simple nod. You will notice a positive change in your mood and your house will feel harmonized because it is refreshing to focus our attention on the meaningful parts of our lives. This is especially important now, when our attention is pulled by the material, consumer-driven focus of celebrating the end-of-theyear holidays. Let’s deepen our connection this year with what is most important — our families. Create a tradition of honoring your elders during the holiday season and let 2020 be a year of happy memories.

Brittany C. Smith, the founder of Zen Smith, is a transformational home organizer serving central and upcountry Maui, Hawaii. Visit her website: ZenSmith.life

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Honor a Hometown Hero The saying Maui No Ka Oi has never been truer than during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This global pandemic has been unlike any other challenge we’ve experienced. And yet, through it all, the most incredible acts of love, compassion, and service, are happening all around us. People helping others despite their own personal struggles. Whether through donations, volunteer work, or just providing a shoulder to cry on or a helping hand, these are true heroes!

A partnership with Maui Health and Pacific Media Group, Hometown Heroes honors those in our community who are doing what they can, whether big or small, to help provide some sense of normalcy, security, love, and protection during these very trying times.

You can nominate any Maui County resident, of any age. A winner is selected every week, wins a $50 gift card, and is announced each Friday on 99.9 KISS-FM. Visit mauihealth.org/hero to nominate a hero.

Go Clubbing MAUI COUNTRY CLUB // 48 NONOHE PL., PAIA The Maui Country Club has been a lifesaver for member families by providing not only year round junior tennis and golf; but also soccer, Kindermusik, PE, and monthly Kid’s Night – giving parents the opportunity for a date night for themselves. The Club’s wide open-air spaces provide all members the opportunity to enjoy the full facility with the current CDC guidelines in full compliance. They have added to their staff and offer great lunch daily and dinners twice a week. With the kids (and everyone else) at home since March, they just finished their busiest summer ever and are looking for ways to do more to create a safe place to meet others within the community.

Learn more at mauicountryclub.org.

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Resources at Your Library

BY JESSICA GLEASON BOOKMOBILE LIBRARIAN

In these uncertain and stressful times, the Hawaii State Public Library System offers a broad and diverse collection of materials, virtual content, as well as dedicated library staff with the knowledge and skills to help you find the information and resources you need.

During this time of social distancing and staying safe, your library card gives you access to free digital resources available 24/7. You can check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers as well as stream movies, documentaries, and T.V. series. Parents and caregivers who are looking for educational, ageappropriate content can also access BookFlix for Kids, Scholastic Teachables, streaming movies, TV series, and Story Time and Virtual Programs featuring your local librarians. Visit www. librarieshawaii.org to check out all the latest information.

Don’t have a library card yet? You can also apply for a library card online and instantly have 45 days of access to all our online resources! To activate all library card privileges (including placing requests online and borrowing library

materials), please visit your local library with proof of Hawaii residency. Your library card works at all 51 public libraries throughout the State of Hawaii. You can request items, borrow, and return to any of the branches.

Our Library Take Out service is a safe way to order and pick up the books, DVDs, and CDs that you want to borrow. Search our online catalog to request items and schedule a pick up time once you receive email notification that your items are ready. If you have a smart device, download the Hawaii Mobile App. Once you have added your library card number and PIN (last four digits of your phone number) to the app, you can see what you have checked out, renew your items, and search for and request new items.

Feel free to stop by or call your nearest library during open hours. Library staff is here to help!

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Did you vote yet? The last day to return your voted ballot by mail is October 27, 2020. After this date, voters must return their ballot to a place of deposit or ballot drop box.

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Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19

BY CHRISTINE SPENCER REGIONAL COORDINATOR, ALZHEIMER’S ALOHA CHAPTER MAUI COUNTY

Family caregivers undoubtedly have one of the toughest jobs out there; and during the pandemic their unpaid hours have increased even more. Over 65,000 family caregivers in our state contribute to the 17 billion hours of unpaid care in our country each year for Alzheimer’s disease. Here are a few tips for caregivers during COVID-19.

1. Make your life easier. Make less trips to the pharmacy by asking your primary care physician to fill medicines for longer amounts of time — for instance, a 90-day rather than a 30-day prescription. Maintain a consistent routine day to day, as people living with dementia do really well with a regular schedule every day. When plans change, this may cause anxiety, confusion and behavior changes like mood swings. Areas you can build routines around are meals, hobbies, and times to wake up and go to bed. With the approaching holiday season, one can feel overwhelmed. Think about ways you can simplify holiday activities and make new traditions.

2. Ask for help. Easier said than done for many of us, but it is encouraged especially now when many regular activities for seniors are limited due to safety concerns. The Alzheimer’s Aloha Chapter offers free support services and classes. Call the Helpline any time of day or night: 800-272-3900. Join

a support group to talk story with fellow caregivers, sign up for a class online, or schedule a personalized Care Consultation.

Sometimes our ohana and friends want to help, but they don’t know what to do. Be specific when they offer — suggest they sit with your loved one, run an errand for you, or bring a meal over to give you extra time.

3. Stay calm, confident and healthy. Many people living with Alzheimer’s disease can pick up on other people’s emotions or can sense negative energy. It is important to focus on doing things you enjoy to relax.

Believe in your amazing ability as a caregiver and decision maker — you’ve gotten this far!

Focus on your health and take a minute to ask yourself what you need to access wellness. Staying active, eating healthy, getting a good night’s sleep, and connecting socially are pillars for overall health.

For more updated information on caregiving during COVID-19, visit alz.org/covid19

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SEARCH SEARCH Help is Within Reach for Your Child!

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Operation SEARCH helps identify children having a

difficult timehelps learning from birth to age 22.

Operation SEARCH identify children having a

difficult time learning from birth to age 22.

For more information, call Operation SEARCH:

For more information, call 305-9810 Operation SEARCH: Statewide: (808) or 1-800-297-2070 Oahu:(808) Honolulu 733-4977 Central 622-6432 Windward 233-5717 Statewide: 305-9810 or 1-800-297-2070

Leeward (Campbell, Kapolei, Waianae) 675-0335 Oahu: Honolulu 733-4977 Central 622-6432 Windward 233-5717 Leeward (Nanakuli, Pearl City, Waipahu) 675-0384

Leeward (Campbell, Kapolei, Waianae) 675-0335 Leeward PearlWest City, Waipahu) Hawaii:(Nanakuli, East 974-4401 323-0015 South675-0384 982-4252 North 775-8895

waii: East 974-4401 West 323-0015 South Lanai: 982-4252 775-8895 Maui: 873-3520 Molokai: 553-1723 565-7900North Kauai: 274-3504

ui: 873-3520 Molokai: 553-1723 Lanai: Kauai: 274-3504 For children under the age of 3, call565-7900 Early Intervention Referral Line (808) 594-0066 or 1-800-235-5477

For children under the age of 3, call Early Intervention Referral Line www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx (808) 594-0066 or 1-800-235-5477

Operation SEARCH is conducted by the State of Hawaii • Department of Education • Special Education Section aiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx 475 22nd Avenue • Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

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ration SEARCH is conducted by the State of Hawaii • Department of Education • Special Education Section 475 22nd Avenue • Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 RS 16-1538, June 2016 (Rev. of RS 15-0043)

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Maui Family

WINTER 2020–2021

Sports Calendar Kiffmann Taekwondo

Maui Fit4mom

maui.fit4mom.com • Kihei, Lahaina, & Paia Stroller Strides Stroller Strides is a mommy-and-me functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow (ages 6 weeks–2 years). Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities and fun! Your first class is free!

HST Windsurfing & Kitesurfing Lessons 871-5423 • www.hstwindsurfing.com Windsurf, Kitesurf, & Wing Lessons • All Ages Lessons Daily • Time Varies • All skill levels HST is Maui’s most recommended lesson source. Now offering all versions of foil lessons, including Wing-Foil. All lessons tailored to your skills and goals. Family-run - family fun! Please call for more information.

877-4311 • www.kiffmanntkd.com 261 Lalo St., Suite H2 (behind Outdoor Living) Little Dragon, Kids, Teen, & Adult Classes Check the online schedule for the most up to date classes.

By learning focus, basic motor skills, self-control, and respect for others in both playful and structured exercises, each child will accelerate at their own ability. Our junior assistants serve as excellent role models. With 25 years of service, we are Maui’s longest-running martial arts school and the only certified Taekwondo school in central Maui. As a “Life Prep” school we give kids the tools to succeed in life. Classes cover bully management, leadership training, and all areas of physical and mental fitness. We are also running interactive zoom classes along with our regular classes to allow for safe training at home. All students have access to our growing online library.

For more info and to schedule a free trial class visit www.kiffmanntkd.com or call 877-4311.

Keiki Soccer Pros

633-4070 • www.keikisoccer.com Island-Wide Keiki Soccer Pros is Maui’s most fun, exciting soccer program. Our professional creative, caring coaches your child will love. We have been teaching soccer in Maui to thousands of kids over the past 8 years. Visit our website to find out what classes are available.

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Maui Taekwondo & Hapkido Center

344-5244 • Info@mauitaekwondo.org mauitaekwondo.org 300 Ohukai Rd. Bldg. 3, Units 313-314 *Behind Shell on Pi’ilani Hwy in Kihei We offer a variety of classes from ages 2–18+.

Taekwondo and Hapkido are Korean forms of martial arts that offer more than just a fitness program. It is structured to promote discipline, build self-confidence, and encourage focus while learning the skills of self-defense. New Enrollment Special: Free trial classes and registration fee waived.

Ohana Martial Arts

877-5435 • ohanamartialartsmaui.com 255-D Alamaha St., Kahului Ohana Martial Arts is a family-oriented school.

We offer classes for ages 4 years to adult. Come train with Master Paul Main, the top international martial arts council coach and his great team of assistants and junior instructors. Call the studio at 877-5435 or mobile 808-276-2621.

Wailuku Tennis Clinics

283-1925 • petra@hawaii.rr.com War Memorial Tennis Courts (Upper Level) Tennis Made Easy • Ages 6+ to 100+ Ongoing: Every Wednesday Ages 10 & Under: 4pm–5pm Juniors/Adults: 5:15pm–6:15pm Beginner–Advanced Beginner $5/children, $8/adults per class Our teaching method makes it easy to learn Tennis and enjoy the sport quickly. Child size racquets, low compression balls foster quick learning while having fun. Call for details.

Kid Zone Maui

808-276-9781 • kidzonemaui@gmail.com 147 Kupuohi St., Unit G2, Lahaina After School Classes • 4–10 years old Toddler fun with children learning tumble and dance in our air-conditioned facility. Child care and after school classes are also available during the school year. Get them off their computers and moving their bodies! We have extremely flexible daily rates or weekly rates.

Call or text 808-276-9781 for more information

South Maui Tennis

250-3656 • citanmaui@gmail.com Kalama Park Tennis Courts, Kihei Tennis Clinic • Age 6+ Wednesdays & Fridays • Starts at 4pm Beginner & Intermediate levels Skill specific tennis camp. Improving tennis game, tennis knowledge, and fitness level mixed with a lot of FUN! Barbara at 250-3656 or Tricia at (801) 694-4535.

Maui Tumblers

808-463-5989 • info@mauitumblers.com mauitumblers.com Gymnastics Classes • Pre K–Elementary Island Wide • Year Round Maui Tumblers Mobile Gymnastics offers recreational gymnastic classes island-wide, as well as monthly Ninja Nights. Check out our website for a full list of locations and events near you. Think of us for your next special event.

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SPORTS CALENDAR Maui Aerial Arts

808-205-8522 • mauiaerialarts.com heather@mauiaerialarts.com 810 Haiku Road, Unit 157, Haiku Ongoing Classes • Ages 7 & up We offer small group classes, pod classes, private lessons in Aerial Silks, Dance Trapeze, and Lyra.

We also have Mat Pilates group lessons and Reformer Private lessons. We have open train sessions for experienced aerialists and students.

Island Aquatics Swim Team & Island Water Polo

385-5332 • www.islandaquaticsmaui.com island.aquatics@yahoo.com Kihei Aquatics Center Year-Round Program Come and join the exciting world of competitive swimming, a lifetime sport. Various levels with individual coaches. Co-ed Island Water Polo is offered to all ages (Swimming skills required) Pre-Team swimming skills classes available, too.

Swim with Hoku

808-384-9626 • www.swimwithhoku.com Island-Wide Classes & Private Instruction Swim in 10 days or less. Accepting students age 32 months and older (younger children will be considered on a case by case basis). Register now for our Kihei class running Nov. 4th to 14th and check our schedule for additional classes at swimwithhoku.com.

Vertical Sports Maui

808-281-5443 • verticalsportsmaui.com verticalsportsmaui@gmail.com Vertical Sports Maui is dedicated to inspire and equip youth through sports. FREE world class sports programs with former pros.

Basketball & Soccer Clinics every week at Hope Chapel Maui. Visit verticalsportsmaui.com or contact us at 808.281.5443 to register your child!

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MAUI TAEKWONDO & HAPKIDO CENTER Classes Available for Ages 2–18+ No experience required.

Morning & Afternoon Classes • Tiger Cubs (ages 2-4) • Little Tigers (ages 4-7) • Kids/Teens (ages 8-17) • Adults (18+) • Sparring Classes • Defense Classes • Special Events & Tournaments

New Student Special!

FREE Trial Classes & Registration Fee Waived!

808-344-5244 • info@mauitaekwondo.org www.mauitaekwondo.org 300 Ohukai Rd., Bldg. 3, Units 313 & 314 (behind Shell on Pi’ilani Hwy. in Kihei)

SWIM WITH HOKU Swim in 10 days or less GUARANTEED! Private, 1-on-1 Lessons Just Hoku and your child in a private pool Fully Insured & CPR Certified

Weekly Soccer Classes in Makawao, Kahului, Lahaina & Kihei • Kids Ages 2–11

swimwithhoku.com • 808-384-9626 hoku@swimwithhoku.com

Mini Scrimmage Games! Ages 4–11!

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Register online! www.KeikiSoccer.com or Call 808-633-4070

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Maui School Guide 2021 School Name Address & Website

Aloha Kai Academy 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 283-3220

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 for photos, detailed program descriptions, FAQ's, and even videos.

For more information, visit: mauifamilymagazine.com/maui-school-guide

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

1:5 Infant-Toddler, 1:10 Preschool

12–24 mos.: $1400 (FT) 2–3 yrs.: $1250 (FT); 3–7 yrs.: $1200.

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

None

40%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani • 573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org

1:16

$10,655 (Pre-K) $12,755 (K–5) $13,795 (6–8)

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!

Call for rates with tuition assistance.

AM/PM Care: 8:15am–4:15pm Potty Training: Not Required

Additional information

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

PreK–8

Maximum 172

HAIS, WASC

20%–25%

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 LUMCRainbow@aol.com

1:8

$600/month

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–3:00pm 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)

$7750/year (7:15a–3:00p);

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

2.5–6 years

22

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

$7505–7950

% 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–3:00pm 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); $680/mo. (PreK, 7a–2:30p); $800/ 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); 1:20 873-6339 (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

33 (Preschool); 152 (School)

WASC

42%

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

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

2–6 years

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: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Haleakala Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula 878-2511 waldorfmaui.org

$4,500–$16,995 1:12 (Preschool) (Preschool– 1:22 (KinderGrade 8); garten); $18,600 (High 1:24 (G1–G12) School)

Tuition

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.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

Birth–Grade 12

308

WECAN, WASC, HAIS, & AWSNA

38%

Preschool: AM/PM Care: PM until 5:00pm Potty Training: Required for Preschool. Not required for Pulama Bridge 2 Day Per Week Preschool.

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Free

HTA is on the leading edge of blended learning at the 2–12 level on Maui, providing students with a combination of face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction and independent learning. HTA is "an innovative learning community that empowers students to become creative, critical thinkers and enables them to determine their unique paths to success."

School Name Address & Website

Hawaii Technology Academy Main Office: 94-450 Mokuola St., Waipahu, HI 96797 1:18 Maui Campus: 2050 Main St., Wailuku (808) 445-6617 • myhta.org Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

Grades 2–12

1,337 students statewide

WASC

16.5% 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

Please call for rates.

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-2:30pm or 9:30am-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

$775/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 imuafamily.org

1:6

$975/month

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

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)

100%

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

$725/month

We’ve been loving children for over 74 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 (includes aides)

$800/month

Kahului Hongwanji Preschool has been in operation for 47 years. Class size is small, with 10 children per class. All teachers have 10–30 years of teaching experience.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

3–5 years

42

NAEYC (pending)

21%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Kahului Preschool, Kama’aina Kids 50 South Papa Ave., Kahului 877-7256 www.kamaainakids.com

Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups

Please visit our webite for full tuition information

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

2–9 years

Up to 55

NECPA

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–2:30pm Potty Training: Required

Additional information

Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 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

1:10

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

3–6 years

24 (depending on staff)

Tuition

$410–$685 per month (depending KUC Preschool's curriculum is God centered 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 None

30%

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

Kamehameha Schools Preschool 'A'apueo 1:10 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu

$3654/year

Potty Training: Required

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

$3654/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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Doris Todd Christian Academy Maui Christian Academy

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PRESCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL Small Classroom Sizes High Academics After School Care 5 Days A Week www.doristoddchristian.org | 579.9237 | 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia HI 96779

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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)

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.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

3–6 years

Up to 16

NAEYC

40%

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

1:8

Toddler Center: $935/month (FT), $755/month (PT) Preschool: $900/ month (FT), $700/ 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–5:00pm, Mon.–Fri. Potty Training: Required. No diapers or pull-ups in use at home.

Hours: 7:15am–2:30pm 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

715

WASC

N/A

Everyday, Kihei Charter School is building a stronger, more diverse workforce for tomorrow.

Our innovative approach to learning is challenging outdated methods of educating our keiki. Through cutting-edge curriculum and game-changing technology, KCS is able to nurture a new generation of engaged learners and chart new horizons in education.

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Lahaina Preschool, 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–8 years

Up to 76

None

Unavailable

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

School Name Address & Website

Little Explorers Maui Preschool 1050 Lower Main St, Wailuku 1:6 244-2112 • littleexplorersmaui@gmail.com www.littleexplorersmaui.com

$645–$775

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

2–5 years

36

In Process

25%

Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required

Additional information Your keiki will use all 5 senses in activities which encourage them to discover, explore, share and learn. We enjoy circle time activities with reading, singing, and dancing. We provide what your child needs to be successful in their next level of education.

AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:00pm Potty Training: Not Required

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Little Hoku Montessori Academy 1:9 220 Moi Place, Kihei • www.littlehoku.com

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.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

3–6 years

Maximum of 18 (Certified for 24)

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

Call for rates

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

2.8–6 years

24

In Process

50%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Makawao Hongwanji Preschool 223 Hiwalani Lp., Pukalani • 572-7883

1:5

Call for rates

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

3–5 years

16

Licensed by Dept. of Human N/A Services

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

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

AM/PM Care: 8:00am–4:00pm 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.

AM/PM Care: 8:00am–2:45pm (school hours) After Care: 2:45pm–4:00pm Potty Training: Required Additional information

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.

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–2:30pm Potty Training: Required

Additional information

Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 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

2 years–5 yeras

Up to 33

In Process

Unavailable

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Malama Montessori 5 Alanui Place, Kula • 269-4429 MalamaMontessori.com

18 mos.–2.5 yrs: 1:6 3–6 yrs.: 1:8

$400-$975/ monthly

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

Malama provides quality, child-centered, individualized education for children 18 months to 6 years. Through Montessori hands-on materials, students develop independence, confidence, self-direction, self-discipline, and a life-long love of learning.

18 mos.–5 years

24

N/A

AM/PM Care: Full Day Potty Training: Not Required

20%

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Maui Adventist School 261 S. Puunene Ave, Kahului • 877-7813 mauiadventistschool.adventistfaith.org

1:8

$7200/year

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.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

Grades K–8

22

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

1:8

Please call for 2021–2022 tuition rates.

School Name Address & Website Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Lahaina 808-665-9966 • www.mauiprep.org

Grades or Ages

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

School Enrollment

30%

Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 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 16 years as a private, independent college preparatory school located in the Napili neighborhood of Lahaina. Maui Prep’s vision and mission encompass relationships, empowerment, and relevance, with a focus on our core character values of 10 Commitments to Living Aloha. Maui Prep incorporates experiential learning with a rigorous project-based learning curriculum that utilizes relevant 21st-century technology and prepares our students for the next step in higher education.

Preschool–Grade 12 250

HAIS & WASC

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

M.E.O. Head Start 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 249-2988 facebook.com/MEOHeadstart/

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, 2021 are eligible for enrollment in August 2020. Beginning February 3, 2020, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2021/22 school year.

Potty Training: Required

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

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

M.E.O. Kahi Kamali`i Infant/Toddler Center 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 249-2988 1:5 facebook.com/KahiKamalii

Tuition $1180

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

1–3 years

15

None

Approx. 80%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Montessori School of Maui 2933 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao 573-0374 • www.momi.org

1:10

$14,927–$17,412

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–4pm (Mon.–Thurs.), 7:30am–12pm (Fri.) Potty Training: Not Requiredd 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.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

18 months–Grade 8

210

HAIS, WASC

38%

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

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.); “Changing Hearts To Renew The Mind” and $650 (FT, 3–5 yrs.); 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%

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

Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am–8:00am & 3:00pm–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required 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 Potty Training: Not Required for 2 years old Additional information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser.

Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

6 weeks–Under 6 years

Up to 82

NECPA

Unavailable

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

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

1:8

$800/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.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

3–5 years

Wailuku: 30; Hana: 24; Lahaina: 23

NAEYC, WINHEC

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm Potty Training: Required

90%

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

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

1:8

$800/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.

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

1:20 (K–5) $8850 1:10 (Preschool)

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

Preschool–5th Grade

Preschool: 10 K–5: 40

School Name Address & Website Sacred Hearts School 239 Dickenson Street Lahaina 661-4720 • www.shsmaui.org

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm 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.

WASC, HAIS

Preschool: 22% K–5: 13%

School Hours (Mon.–Fri.): Preschool: 8:45am–2:45pm K–Grade 2: 9:00am–3:00pm Grades 3–5: 8:45am–2:45pm

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

1:25

$8000 (K–5th); $8450 (6–8th); $7300 (FT PreK); $6000 (PT PreK)

Celebrating 158 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

182

WASC, WCEA

37%

Preschool: PM Care: 2:15pm–4:00pm, 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

$21,940/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

448

WASC, HAIS

34%

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

1:10

$800/month (7:15a–4:45p); $725/month (7:15a–2:45p)

School Name Address & Website St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill St., Wailuku 242-9024 • sap@hawaii.rr.com Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

3–5 years

48

NAEYC

35%

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 Potty Training: Required

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

1:15

$8000 (K–5); $10,000 (6); $11,500 (7); $13,000 (8); $14,800 (9–11); $15,000 (12)

Additional information

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

K–12

277

WASC, WCEA, HAIS

45%

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

1:9

$650/month (7:00a–3:00p)

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

27

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 34 years.

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:00pm 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

Tutu and Me aims to meet the developmental needs of young children and to support the grandparents and caregivers. Teaching teams, comprised of early childhood educators, travel to pre-selected communities where they set up, conduct, and facilitate the program.

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

Birth–5 years

50 per site

None

N/A

Potty Training: Not Required

School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Additional information

Wailuku Hongwanji Mission 144 Kaniela Street, Wailuku 244-9545 • whpreschool808@gmail.com

1:10

$825 per month; $350 one-time, non-refundable registration fee

Grades or Ages

School Enrollment

% receiving Accreditation tuition assistance

3–5 years

62

NAEYC

35%

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, self-fulfilled and compassionate person.

Breakfast, lunch, and snack included.

AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required

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School Name Address & Website

Teacher/ Student Ratio

Tuition

Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku 242-5950

1:8

$1000 per month

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

16

NAEYC

90%

AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:00pm 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%

2021 Maui Open Houses Carden Academy (808) 573-6651 • cardenmaui.org/admissions 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani

Sacred Hearts School (808) 661-4720 • shsmaui.org 239 Dickenson St., Lahaina

Pre-K through 8th Grade Virtual Open House Saturday, January 16, 2021 • 10:00 AM We welcome families to join us virtually, through web conferencing. You will have the opportunity to meet the classroom and enrichment teachers and learn about what makes Carden Academy a great choice for your child’s education. Please register for the Open House at cardenmaui.org/admissions. For more information feel free to email admissions@cardenmaui.org.

Open House for New Families Sunday, January 24th, 2021 Prospective Students (Preschool–8th) Tour the campus, meet the teachers and peek into the classrooms. Email development@shsmaui.org or call (808) 298-9679 to reserve your spot. Visit our website at www.shsmaui.org to learn more about our school.

Roots School 740 Haiku Road, Haiku • 250-7988 rootsmaui.org • office@rootsmaui.org Virtual Open House Roots School is now offering virtual Open Houses!

Enjoy a virtual tour of our school scheduled at your convenience. You will get the opportunity to see our classrooms, outdoor play areas, watch our students and teachers in action, and be able to schedule a one-on-one Zoom call with our Head of School. Our Virtual Open House also includes information on our school philosophy, curriculum, health and safety policies, Tuition Aid Programs and more. Email office@rootsmaui.org or call (808) 250-7988 for information on how to access our Virtual Open House. Visit www.rootsmaui.org for more information about Roots School.

Shadow a Student Day Friday, February 26th, 2021 Prospective students (1st-8th) Students will spend time in the classrooms, participate in enrichment courses, such as art, music, or Hawaiian studies, and mingle with current Sacred Hearts students.

Reserve your spot today.

Montessori School of Maui (808) 573-0374 • momi.org 2933 Baldwin Ave, Makawao Spring Open Houses Saturday, February 13, 2021 • Saturday, March 27, 2021 Interested in learning more about the value of a Montessori education for your child? Complete an online inquiry to learn more about these events at momi.org/adminssions.

Contact Director of Admissions Jamie Athearn at 573-7568 for more information.

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