The Maui School Guide makes it quick and easy to find the best school for your family. Please note that all information listed is subject to change. Explore our Online Maui School Guide to find local education options on your own time, 24/7, and with no pressure. For more information, visit: mauifamilymagazine.com/maui-school-guide School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Aloha Kai Academy 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 808-283-3220
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
Accreditation
% receiving 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 • 808-573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org
1:17
$11,955 (Pre-K) $14,055 (K–5) $15,095 (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 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
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
PreK–8
Maximum 172
HAIS, WASC
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Children of the Rainbow Preschool 142 Baker Street, Lahaina • 808-661-8281 www.thechildrenoftherainbow.com LUMCRainbow@aol.com
1:8
$600/month
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
36
NAEYC
10%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Children’s Garden 2140 Kanakanui Rd., Kihei 808-879-8786
Average 1:7 (varies depending on age)
Varies
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
Accreditation
% receiving 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 808-877-3587 • ctkps@hawaiiantel.net
1:8 to 1:12 (depending on age of child)
$7750/year (7:15a–3:00p);
Christ the King Child Development Center is a learning community. It’s more than little kids; it’s families and little kids.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2.5–6 years
22
In Process
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Doris Todd Christian School (PK–8) & Maui Christian Academy (9–12) 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia • 808-579-9237 www.doristoddchristian.org
1:18
$7693-$8149
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
232
ACSI , WASC
11%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Emmanuel Lutheran School and Preschool 520 West One Street, Kahului 808-873-6339 (Preschool) • 873-6334 (School) www.els-maui.org
1:12 (Preschool); 1:20 (School)
$6950/yr. (K–5); $7950/yr. (6–8); $695/ mo. (PreK) % receiving tuition assistance
The purpose of Emmanuel Lutheran School is to provide a high quality, Christ-centered education. Our educational practices are based on the belief that each child is capable of three things: learning, leading by example and serving. Emmanuel Lutheran School is licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools.
Grades or Ages Preschool–Grade 12
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Preschool: 3–5 yrs.; Grades K–8th
33 (Preschool); 152 (School)
WASC
42%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Fun, 2, 3 Preschool 8992 Kula Hwy., Kula at St. John's 808-878-6068
1:7
$800/mo. (FT); $420–690/mo. (PT)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2–6 years
23 per day
None
10%
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
Tuition
Haleakala Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula • 808-878-2511 waldorfmaui.org
1:12 (Preschool) 1:22 (Kindergarten); 1:24 (G1–G12)
$9,995–$16,995 (Preschool–Grade 8); $18,600 (High School)
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
308
WECAN, WASC, HAIS, 45% & AWSNA
Preschool: AM/PM Care: PM until 5:00pm Potty Training: Required for Preschool. Not required for Pulama Bridge 2 Day Per Week Preschool.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Hawaii Technology Academy 535 Lipoa Parkway, Suite 200 Kihei, HI 96753 • 808-445-6617 myhta.org
1:18
Free
Grades or Ages
Birth–Grade 12
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.
HTA is on the leading edge of blended learning at the K–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."
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades K–12
1,337 students statewide
WASC
16.5% qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Holy Innocents’ Preschool 561 Front Street, Lahaina • 808-667-9058 www.holyimaui.org/preschool.html
1:12
Please call for rates.
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
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
34
NAEYC
20%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Horizons Academy of Maui 2680 Wai Wai Place, Kihei 808-575-2954 • www.horizonsacademy.org
1:1
Varies
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving 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 808-242-1995 • www.iaoucc.org
1:8
$775/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
40
NAEYC
25%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am-2:30pm or 9:30am-4:30pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information
Horizons Academy is the only private, non-profit, applied behavior analytic special education school in Maui County. Empowering, challenging and supporting our students to achieve educational, life, social, and vocational goals.
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 808-244-7467 imuafamily.org
1:6
$975/month
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
20
In process (NAEYC)
80%
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 808-871-2477 • www.khcsmaui.com
1:12
$350/mo. (K–12)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving 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 808-877-7243 • kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
1:8
$750/month
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
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.
2 years, 8 months– 5 years 72
NAEYC
50%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool 291 South Puunene, Kahului • 808-877-7998 kahuluihongwanjipreschool.com
1:12 (not including aides)
$800/month
Grades or Ages 2 yrs., 8 mos.–5 yrs.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Additional information Imua Inclusion Preschool is a relationship-based, play-based program where children who are typically developing and children with special needs learn together. Our curriculum emphasizes collaboration among children and adults. Our daily program is infused with a sense of place, honoring diverse cultures and values while celebrating life.
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
AM/PM care: 6:45am–5:15pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information
Kahului Hongwanji Preschool has been in operation for 46 years. Class size is small, with 10 children per class. All teachers have 10–30 years of teaching experience.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving 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 808-877-7256 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State Please visit our of Hawaii Dept. of Human webite for Services ratios for all full tuition information Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 years by the readers of the age groups
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2–5 years
Up to 55
NECPA
Not Available
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information
Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Union Church Preschool 101 West Kamehameha Ave.,Kahului 808-871-6955 • preschool@kahuluiunion.org
1:10
$410–$685 per month (depending on days and pick up times)
Additional information KUC Preschool's curriculum is God centered and fosters Christian beliefs while integrating art, music, physical and language development, math, science, social studies, and life skills into the daily program.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–6 years
24 (depending on staff)
None
30%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
$4898 (K-5th); $5042 (6th); $6026 (7th–12th)
At Kamehameha Schools Maui, we ground our haumāna in the wisdom of their kāpuna and the practices and language of our Hawaiian culture to help them thrive in all aspects of academics. Through personalized pathways and a strong connection to the 'āina, we offer an array of educational experiences to nurture each child.
School Name Address & Website
1:20 (K–2nd); Kamehameha Schools Maui 1:24 (3rd–5th); 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 808-572-3100 1:13-1:25 (6th–8th, www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/campuses/maui_campus 9th–12th)
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:30pm Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
K–12
1100
HAIS, WASC
89%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kamehameha Schools Preschool - 'A'apueo 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 808-573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
1:10
$3,654.00 (SY20-21 Tuition)
Kamehameha Preschools strive 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
Accreditation
% receiving 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 • 808-573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
1:10
None
Kamehameha Preschools strive 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: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3 & 4 year olds
28
NAEYC
N/A
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
$3,654.00 (SY 20-21 Tuition)
Kamehameha Preschools strive 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.
School Name Address & Website
Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Paukukalo 1:10 661 Kaumuali'i St., Wailuku • 573-9480 www.ksbe.edu Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3 & 4 year olds
120
NAEYC
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kansha Preschool Nisei Veterans Memorial Center 3 Go For Broke Place, Wailuku 808-242-5437 • kanshapreschool.net
1:8
$750/month (FT), $625/month (PT)
AM/PM Care: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required
AM/PM Care: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
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.
3–6 years
Up to 16
NAEYC
40%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm, Mon.–Fri. Potty Training: Required. No diapers or pull-ups in use at home.
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Ke Kula 'O Pi'ilani 875 'Īao Valley Rd, Wailuku • 808-214-5006 www.kekulaopiilani.com
1:8
$8000/year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
K-5
35
HAIS
93%
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:8
Toddler Center: $880/ month (FT), $700/ month (PT) Preschool: $845/month (FT), $645/month (PT)
School Name Address & Website Kihei Baptist Preschool & Toddler Center 1655 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei • 808-875-2112, x205 kiheibaptist.com
Additional information Ke Kula 'o Pi'ilani is a Hawaiian immersion private school located in the heart of 'Īao Valley. Our mission is to nurture life-long learners and passionate community leaders by cultivating an enriching environment of academic excellence grounded in Hawaiian culture and values. Our educational philosophy is a unique blended approach; it is an intersection of high-touch and high-tech practices to develop 21st-century learners nimble in ancestral wisdom and modern day practices. Additional information 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
24 months–5 years
36
State Licensed
30%
Hours: 7:15am–5:00pm After School Care: 2:30pm–5:00pm Potty Training: Yes for Preschool. No for Toddler Center.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kihei Public Charter School 650 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei 808-875-0700 • www.kiheicharter.org
Varies
$0
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades K–12
715
WASC
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Lahaina Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 553 Wainee Street, Lahaina 808-667-0422 • www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State Please visit our of Hawaii Dept. of Human website for full tuition Services ratios for all information age groups
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
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
6 weeks–8 years
Up to 76
None
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Little Explorers Maui Preschool 1050 Lower Main St, Wailuku 808-244-2112 • littleexplorersmaui@gmail.com www.littleexplorersmaui.com
1:6
$700–$900
Your keiki will use all 5 senses in activities which encourage them to discover, explore, share and learn. We enjoy circle time activities with reading, singing, and dancing. We provide what your child needs to be successful in their next level of education.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2–5 years
36
In Process
25%
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Little Hoku Montessori Academy 220 Moi Place, Kihei • www.littlehoku.com
1:9
Tuition Varies
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
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 Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS).
3–6 years
Maximum of 18 (Certified for 24)
State Accredited
N/A
AM/PM Care: 8:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Little Monk Seal Montessori 300 Ohukai Rd., #206, Kihei 808-321-0028 • littlemonkseal.org
1:8
Call for rates
Little Monk Seal offers authentic Montessori education in a beautiful school. We have a unique monk seal first responder stewardship program and expert teachers. LMSM is a small school with a big heart.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving 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 • 808-572-7883
1:5
Call for rates
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
16
Licensed by Dept. of N/A Human Services
Grades or Ages 3–5 years School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Makawao Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 55 Makawao Ave., Makawao • 808-572-2919 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State Please visit our of Hawaii Dept. of Human website for full tuition Services ratios for all information age groups
Tuition
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
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2 years–5 years
Up to 33
In Process
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Malama Montessori 5 Alanui Place, Kula • 808-269-4429 MalamaMontessori.com
18 mos.–2.5 yrs: 1:6 3–5 yrs.: 1:8
Starts at $750/month
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Malama provides quality, child-centered, individualized education for children 18 months to 5 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
20%
AM/PM Care: Full Day Potty Training: Not Required
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Maui School Guide School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Adventist School (Hawaii Mission Academy) 261 S. Puunene Ave, Kahului • 808-877-7813 www.hmamaui.org
1:8
$7200/year
Additional information
Maui Adventist School, now Hawaii Mission Academy, 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
Accreditation
% receiving 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
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
K–12
Varies
WASC
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Evangelical (Hina) Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 256 Hina Avenue, Kahului • 808-877-6604 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State Please visit our of Hawaii Dept. of Human website for full tuition Services ratios for all information age groups
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2–5 years
Up to 28
None
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Lahaina 808-665-9966 • www.mauiprep.org
1:18
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–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Preschool–Grade 12
300
HAIS, WASC, NAIS
Maui Prep is celebrating 17 years as a private, independent Please call for 2022-2023 college preparatory school located in the Napili neighborhood of tuition rates. 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 % receiving tuition foundational learning with a rigorous project-based learning assistance curriculum that utilizes relevant 21st-century technology and prepares our students for the next step in higher education. 30% Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
M.E.O. Head Start 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 808-249-2988 facebook.com/MEOHeadstart/
1:10 (minimal)
Free (family must meet the Head Start selection criteria)
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Varies
NHSA Region IX HSA; HAS – Hawai`i
100%
Grades or Ages 3–5 years
Additional information 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. 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
Tuition
Additional information
M.E.O. Kahi Kamali`i Infant/Toddler Center 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 808-249-2988 facebook.com/KahiKamalii
1:5
$1180
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
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.
15
None
Approx. 80%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Montessori School of Maui 2933 Baldwin Avenue, Makawao • 808-573-0374 www.momi.org
1:12
$15,292 - $17,902
Grades or Ages 1–3 years
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4pm (Mon.–Thurs.), 7:30am–12pm (Fri.) Potty Training: Not Requiredd
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Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
18 months–Grade 8
210
HAIS, WASC Licensed by: HCPS
38%
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. Through this effort, the School looks to encourage critical thinking, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in their rapidly changing environment and unpredictable future.Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:30am–8:00am & 3:00pm–5:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
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Noah’s Ark Preschool 777 Maui Veterans Hwy., Kahului • 808-871-2477 www.khcsandnoahsarkmaui.com
1:8 (2 yrs.); 1:12 (3–4 yrs.)
$700 (FT, 2 yrs.); $650 (FT, 3–5 yrs.); Limited PT Space
“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
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% receiving tuition assistance
2–5 years
65
In Process
25%
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Piaget School of Maui 1931 E. Vineyard Street, #100, Wailuku • 808-856-0600 www.EjbEducationalServices.com
1:4
$1500/month
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Piaget School of Maui is the one & only I/T licensed private-school center in Central Maui — providing Premier Montessori-Inspired Curriculum for Babies & Toddlers.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
12-36 months
8
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required for 2 years old
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25%
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Piilani Preschool, Kama'aina Kids 10 Manino Circle, Kihei 808-874-8844 • www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State Please visit our of Hawaii Dept. of Human website for full tuition Services ratios for all information age groups
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Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
6 weeks–Under 6 years
Up to 82
NECPA
Unavailable
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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
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Punana Leo O Maui 103 S. High St., Wailuku • 808-244-5676 535 Waine'e St., Lahaina • 808-740-2006 5060 Uakea Rd., Hana • 808-248-8669 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
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
Wailuku: 30; Hana: 24; Lahaina: 23
NAEYC, WINHEC
90%
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Roots School 740 Haiku Road, Haiku • 808-250-7988 rootsmaui.org • office@rootsmaui.org
1:20 (K–6th) 1:10 (Preschool)
$8850
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.
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Preschool–6th Grade
Preschool: 19 K–6th: 54
WASC, HAIS
Preschool: 47% K–6th: 11%
School Hours: Preschool and 4th-6th Grade: 8:45am–2:45pm (M,T,TH,F) K–3rd Grade: 9:00am–3:00pm (M,T,TH,F) Wednesday Pick-Up -- Preschool and 4th-6th Grade: 2:15 p.m., K-3rd Grade: 2:30 p.m.
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Sacred Hearts School 239 Dickenson Street Lahaina 808-661-4720 • www.shsmaui.org
1:25
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Preschool–8th Grade
241
WASC, WCEA
$8000 (K–5th); $8450 (6–8th); Celebrating 159 years of education on the Westside. Sacred $7300 (FT PreK); $6000 Hearts School is proud to carry on the legacy of excellence that (PT PreK) is evident in the quality of students graduating from our middle school. We develop kids with character. % receiving tuition Preschool: assistance PM Care: 2:15pm–4:00pm, No AM care Potty Training: Required 37%
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Seabury Hall 480 Olinda Road, Makawao 808-572-7235 • www.seaburyhall.org
1:10
$22,270/year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades 5–12
505
WASC, HAIS
27%
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill St., Wailuku 808-242-9024 • sap@hawaii.rr.com
1:10
$800/month (7:15a–4:45p); $725/month (7:15a–2:45p)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
48
NAEYC
35%
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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.
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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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Maui School Guide School Name Address & Website St. Anthony School 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku School Office: 808-244-4190 www.sasmaui.com
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)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
K–12
277
WASC, WCEA, HAIS
45%
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Tuition
St. Joseph Early Learning Center 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao 808-572-6235 • www.sjsmaui.org
1:9
$650/month (7:00a–3:00p)
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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 CatholicChristian values. High School, 9–12: A culmination of 21st century education and Christian-Catholic values, each graduate leaves St. Anthony ready for the world.
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Serving upcountry Maui families for more than 34 years.
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% receiving tuition assistance
2 years, 9 months– 5 years
27
NAEYC
54%
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The Preschool at Kapalua 5960 L. Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina 808-669-5577 • thepreschoolatkapalua.com
1:12
Call for Tuition
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.
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% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
31 per day
None
10%
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Tuition
Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool Upcountry, Kahului, Kihei, and Lahaina (Mon & Wed – Upcountry & Lahaina; Tues & Thurs – Kihei & Kahului) 808-249-2430 • www.pidfoundation.org
Caregiver comes with the child
Free
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Birth–5 years
50 per site
None
N/A
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:10
$825 per month; $350 one-time, non-refundable registration fee
School Name Address & Website Wailuku Hongwanji Mission 144 Kaniela Street, Wailuku 808-244-9545 • whpreschool808@gmail.com Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
62
NAEYC
35%
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:45pm Potty Training: Required
Additional information
Tutu and Me aims to meet the developmental needs of young children and to support the grandparents and caregivers. Teaching teams, comprised of early childhood educators, travel to pre-selected communities where they set up, conduct, and facilitate the program. AM/PM Care: 8:30am–10:30am Potty Training: Not Required
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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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Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku 808-242-5950
1:8
$1000 per month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving 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
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Waipuna Chapel Preschool 17 Omaopio Rd., Kula • 808-878-6343 www.waipunachapel.com/preschool
1:5
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Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
25
Enrolled in NAEYC
40%
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. AM/PM Care: No Potty Training: Required
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Sacred Hearts School Excellence in Education. Foundations for Life.
WASC, WCEA, & HAIS Accredited • Learning Journeys • Teachers Make Learning Fun Google School for Education • One-to-One Laptop Instruction House System • Making Connections Apply Today or Schedule a Tour Visit shsmaui.org/admissions or email yrichard@shsmaui.org 239 Dickenson St., Lahaina • 808.661.4720 • shsmaui.org
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