Maui School Guide 2021 School Name Address & Website
Aloha Kai Academy 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 283-3220
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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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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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
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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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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
Take a Virtual Tour / Apply Online! 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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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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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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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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Rigorous College Preparatory Curriculum
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Outstanding Arts & Athletic Programs
Grades 6 - 12
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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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