2024
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
Akamai Kids Club Preschool 100 Kulanihakoi St. Kihei • 808-893-0303 akamaikidsclub@gmail.com www.akamaikidsclub.com
1:6
Tuition
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–Under 7 yrs.
24
DHS Licensed
Pricing varies by program, At Akamai Kids Club Preschool, children enjoy a loving environment that fosters positive feelings of self-worth and $550–$1430 respect. Social, physical, intellectual development, and a sense of independence are gained through opportunities to % receiving tuition make decisions and problem solve assistance Half day, 8–12; Full day, 8–3. Extended care until 5pm Potty Training: Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional inform ation
1:5 Infant-Toddler, 1:10 Preschool
$1600 (Infant) $1350 (Toddler) $1200 (3–7) Drop in: $60/day (Preschool) $65/day (Toddler)
School Name Address & Website
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
12 mos.–3 yrs.; 3–7 yrs.
10 I/T, 20 preschool
None
40%
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: 7:45am–4:15pm Potty Training: Required for Aloha Kai Academy preschool classroom, potty training assistance offered for Aloha Kai Academy Infant toddler classroom.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani • 808-573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org
1:17
$12,806 (Pre-K) $15,056 (K–5) $16,170 (6–8)
Aloha Kai Academy 954 Baldwin Ave., Paia • 808-283-3220
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
PreK (3 yr. & 4 yr.)–Grade 8
Maximum 184
HAIS, WASC
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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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Children of the Rainbow Preschool *TEMPORARILY CLOSED* 142 Baker Street, Lahaina • 808-661-8281 www.thechildrenoftherainbow.com LUMCRainbow@aol.com
1:8
$600/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
36
NAEYC
10%
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 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
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);
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving 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 • 808-579-9237 www.doristoddchristian.org
1:18
$8,643–9,355
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Preschool–Grade 12
230
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 & Preschool 520 West One Street, Kahului 808-873-6339 (Preschool) • 873-6334 (School) www.els-maui.org
1:12 (Preschool); 1:20 (School)
Preschool $7300 Grades K-5: $7100 Grades 6-8: $8100
The purpose of Emmanuel Lutheran School is to provide a high-quality, Christ-centered education. Emmanuel Lutheran’s mission is to B.L.E.S.S. – Believe – Love - Educate - Serve – Share. Emmanuel Lutheran School is accredited by WASC. Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Preschool: 3–5 yrs.; Grades K–8th
36 (Preschool); 184 (School)
WASC
35%
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Haleakalā Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula • 808-878-2511 waldorfmaui.org
1:12 (Preschool) 1:21 (K–12)
$5000–$15,800 (PreK) $17,800 (Grade 1–5) $18,500 (Grades 6–8) $20,200 (Grades 9–12)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Age 2–Grade 12
300
WECAN, WASC, HAIS, 45% & AWSNA
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Hawai‘i Technology Academy K īhei Campus: 535 Līpoa Parkway, Suite 200, K īhei Lāhainā Campus: 4975 L. Honoapi‘ilani Rd., Lāhainā 808-445-6617 • myhta.org N/A School Grades or Ages Enrollment
Grades K–12
Tuition
1:18
Free
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
1,700 students statewide WASC
16.5% qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch
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
Additional information Haleakalā 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. Additional information HTA is Hawai‘i’s largest public charter school with six campuses statewide, including K īhei and Lāhainā on Maui. They also offer a fully virtual Distance Learning program for grades 4–12. HTA’s unique blended learning model provides keiki with a combination of face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction, and independent learning. Experiential learning is at the core of how HTA does school differently. Teachers design and deliver an innovative, project-based curriculum, and students engage in a variety of field study and work-based opportunities. 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
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
Additional information
Iao Preschool 2371 West Vineyard St., Wailuku 808-242-1995 • www.iaoucc.org
1:8
$825/month
Iao Preschool is committed to developing the whole child. Emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual growth are parts of the wholeness we seek.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
40
NAEYC
25%
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.
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–4:45pm Potty Training: Required
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Reserve your space by January 11, 2024 Email: Admissions@SeaburyHall.org | Call: (808) 572-0807
seabury hall S E A B U RY H A L L . O R G Diverse student body • Rigorous academic curriculum • Award-winning arts programs Outstanding athletics program • Personalized college counseling
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Imua Inclusion Preschool 161 S. Wakea Ave., Kahului 808-244-7467 • imuafamily.org
1:6
$975/month
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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2 yrs., 8 mos.–5 yrs.
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)
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
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades K–12
55
ACSI
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Baptist Preschool 309 South Puunene Avenue, Kahului 808-877-7243 • kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
1:8
$750/month
Accreditation
% receiving 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 • 808-877-7998 khmpreschool@hotmail.com kahuluihongwanjipreschool.com
1:12 (not including aides)
$875/month
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. AM/PM Care: 7:00 am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Additional information 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
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
42
NAEYC (pending)
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Preschool, Kama‘āina 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 Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 years by the readers of the webite for Services ratios for all full tuition information Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety age groups
Additional information
of locations on Maui and O'ahu.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2–5 years
Up to 55
NECPA
Not Available
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kahului Union Church Preschool 101 West Kamehameha Ave.,Kahului 808-871-6955 • preschool@kahuluiunion.org
1:8
$550 (half day option) - $725 (full day)
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
16
None
20%
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4:30pm Potty Training: Required
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Celebrating 17 Years 2006 — 2023
• Preschool – 6th grade • Arts-integrated project-based curriculum • Small school environment with individualized attention
• A focus on social and emotional learning in addition to academics • Inspiring, caring and talented teachers • Tuition Aid Program
“Our daughter has been going to Roots since Pre-K (now in 3rd grade) and was very nervous in the beginning. She is now so eager to go to school everyday! We feel so blessed to send her to a safe, kind, and nurturing learning environment. She has developed so much confidence and truly loves learning.” – Annie Polk, Roots parent
www.rootsmaui.org Accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
office@rootsmaui.org
@rootsmaui
740 Haiku Road • Haiku, HI 96708 • (808) 250-7988 AD-RootsSchools_Dec2022_V02.indd 1
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2024 School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information Growing aloha ‘āina warriors! Our Maui campus stands firm in its core value of ku‘upau and is committed to going the distance. Haumāna and kumu are set on personalized learning pathways that unleash their full potential allowing them to revive what it means to be proud and educated Hawaiians in the 21st century. Curriculum and culture are synonymous whether learning takes place in the classroom or on ‘āina. By embracing the wisdom of our kūpuna, each haumāna leaves our campus prepared to serve one’s community.
Kamehameha Schools Maui 1:14 (K–5th) 275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy., Pukalani • 808-572-3100 1:13 (6th–12th) www.ksbe.edu/campus_education/campuses/maui_campus
$5,248 (K–5th); $6,456 (6th–12th)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
K–12
1125
HAIS, WASC
78% prior to waiver for all
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
$3,916 (SY23-24 Tuition)
Kamehameha Preschools strive to nurture the values of aloha, mālama, 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
AM/PM Care: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Hāna 5060 Uakea Rd., Hana • 808-573-9480 www.ksbe.edu
1:10
None
Kamehameha Preschools strive to nurture the values of aloha, mālama, 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
28
NAEYC
N/A
AM/PM Care: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
$3,916 (SY23-24 Tuition)
Kamehameha Preschools strive to nurture the values of aloha, mālama, 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 - Paukūkalo 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
AM/PM Care: Preschool hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Kansha Preschool Nisei Veterans Memorial Center 3 Go For Broke Place, Wailuku 808-242-5437 • kanshapreschool.net
1:8
$800/month (FT)
We provide 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 life skills. Together we learn about our own histories, the people and places that form our community, and how we can all make positive contributions to our island home and the world.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2.8–5 years
Up to 16
NAEYC
40%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm, Mon.–Fri. Potty Training: Required. No diapers or pull-ups in use at home.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Ke Kula ‘O Pi‘ilani 875 ‘Īao Valley Rd., Wailuku • 808-214-5006 www.kekulaopiilani.com
1:10
$8000/year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
K-5
45
HAIS
85%
Ke Kula ‘o Pi‘ilani is a Hawaiian immersion private school located in the heart of ‘Iao 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.
Academic excellence
Love of learning
Mutual respect
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Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS) Collaborator! A Partner With All State Subsidy Programs Tuition Assistance Available
OPEN HOUSE February 3, 2024 9:00AM - 11:30AM
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To learn more and complete an online inquiry visit momi.org
Application Deadline: March 20, 2024 808.573.0374
2933 Baldwin Ave. Makawao, HI 96768
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2024 School Name Address & Website Kihei Baptist Preschool 1655 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei • 808-875-2112, x205 kiheibaptist.com • preschool@kiheibaptist.org
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:8
Potty Trained: $935 (FT), $735 (PT), $1135 (extended care) • Not Potty Trained: $975 (FT), $790 (PT), $1175 (extended care)
Kihei Baptist Preschool was awarded Preschool of the Year from the Hawaii Baptist Early Education Association in 2018. We are a faith-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. We follow a Creative Curriculum and believe that young children learn through play and learn best in environments that support their independence and development. Our classrooms and playground are planned intentionally to give our students many different learning centers to explore. Our teachers are trained on developmentally appropriate practices and are well equipped to give students intentional and fun learning experiences. We foster children’s competence, support children’s learning through play, create rich environments for learning and create strong home-school connections.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2–5 years
Up to 36
State Licensed
30%
Hours: 7:15am–5:00pm • After School Care: 2:30pm–5:00pm Potty Training: Offered when needed School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kihei Public Charter School 650 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei 808-875-0700 • www.kiheicharter.org
Varies
$0
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades K–12
715
WASC
N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Little Hoku Montessori Academy 220 Moi Place, Kihei • www.littlehoku.com
Up to 1:12
$1465 per month
Additional information 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. Additional information Little Hoku’s mission is to provide a safe and fun environment for children to grow to be independent and creative individuals. Our school follows the Montessori philosophy. Montessori certified lead teacher. Equipped with air-conditioning, and a large grass gated outdoor area for children to play. Accept POD, Rescare, Arbor, CCCH, Pauahi and Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–6 years
Maximum of 24
State Accredited
N/A
AM/PM Care: 8:00am–4:00pm 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
$1200/month
Little Monk Seal offers authentic Montessori education in a beautiful school. We are conveniently located in North Kihei. LMSM is a small school with a big heart.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
AM/PM Care: 8:00am–2:45pm (school hours) After School Classes: 2:45pm–3:30pm include Aerial Silks, Keiki Fitness, Arts and Crafts, Dance, Sports and Games
2.8–6 years
24
NECPA in Process
50%
Potty Training: Required
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
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Makawao Drop in Center 29 Olinda Road, Makawao • 808-446-6928 https://makawaokids.vpweb.com
1:8
$350/month
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
At the Makawao Drop in Center each day is different with a fun curriculum designed to foster learning through play. In the sparkling clean, brand new classroom, kids get to do art projects based on curriculum themes, storytime, free play with a broad range of fun toys, music, as well as dance and tumbling classes. Classes are 2.5 hours 2 days/week.
2-5 years
16
N/A
N/A
Part-time classes 2 days per week for 2.5 hours 9:30 a.m. to noon Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Makawao Hongwanji Preschool 223 Hiwalani Lp., Pukalani • 808-572-7883
1:5
Call for rates
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
16
Licensed by Dept. of N/A Human Services
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Makawao Preschool, Kama‘āina Kids 55 Makawao Ave., Makawao • 808-572-2919 www.kamaainakids.com
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
Tuition
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
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
2–5 years
Up to 33
In Process
Please visit our website for full tuition Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 years by the readers of the information Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments with a variety of locations on Maui and Oahu. % receiving tuition assistance AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Malama Montessori 5 Alanui Place, Kula • 808-269-4429 MalamaMontessori.com
1:3 (8 wks.–24 mos.) $690–1550 (Infants) 1:6 (25 mos.–35 mos.) $875–$1250 (Toddlers) 1:10 (3 yrs.–6 yrs.) $675–1250 (PreK)
Grades K–8 Additional information Malama Montessori serves children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old in Kula, Maui. Malama provides quality, child-centered, individualized education in a nurturing environment for children 2 months to 6 years. Our teachers are Montessoricertified and emphasize respectful, individualized learning through Montessori hands-on materials. Malama students develop independence, confidence, self-direction, selfdiscipline, and a life-long love of learning.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
8 weeks–6 years
24
NAFCC pending self study
20%
AM/PM Care: Full Day Potty Training: Not Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Maui Adventist School (Hawaii Mission Academy) 261 S. Puunene Ave, Kahului • 808-877-7813 www.hmamaui.org
1:8
$7200/year
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades K–8
22
HAIS, NCPSA, North Amer. Div. of Seventh Day Adventists
100%
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.
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2024 School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Lahaina 808-665-9966 • www.mauiprep.org
Tuition
1:24
2023–2024 rates online at mauiprep.org
Additional information Maui Prep is celebrating 19 years as a private, independent college preparatory school located in the Napili neighborhood of Lahaina. When wildfires ravaged Lahaina, Maui Prep increased enrollment by more than 40% to "keep Lahaina students in Lahaina." Maui Prep’s vision and mission still encompasses relationships, empowerment, and relevance, with a focus on our core character values of 10 Commitments to Living Aloha, but now we are committed to helping our community find peace and hope. Maui Prep incorporates foundational 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Preschool–Grade 12
384
HAIS, WASC, NAIS
75%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
M.E.O. Head Start 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku • 808-249-2988 https://www.meoinc.org/programs-services/early-childhood-services/meo-head-start/ www.facebook.com/MEOHeadStart
1:10 (minimal)
Free (family must meet the Head Start selection criteria)
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
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, 2024 are eligible for enrollment in August 2024. Beginning February 1, 2024, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications for the 2024/25 school year.
Varies
NHSA Region IX HSA; HAS – Hawai‘i
100%
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 www.meoinc.org/programs-services/early-childhood-services facebook.com/KahiKamalii
1:5
$1558
Parent / legal guardian to complete an application at the MEO Early Childhood Services office. For more information, please contact the MEO Early Childhood Services department at 808-249-2988.
Grades or Ages 3–5 years
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving 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 • 808-573-0374 www.momi.org
1:12
$16,381–$19,177
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
18 months–Grade 8
246
HAIS, WASC Licensed by: HCPS, DHS
26%
Potty Training: Required Accepting Kamehameha Scholarships, PATCH Preschool Open Doors, and ChildCare Connect Scholarships.
AM/PM Care: Hours vary by center, exception 12:00 pm on Fridays Potty Training: Not Required
Infant/Toddler Center AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 4:00pm Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information The Montessori School of Maui provides a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood into adolescence by following the principles, spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education. Through this effort, the School looks to encourage critical thinking, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment and unpredictable future. Preschool AM/PM Care: 7:30am–8:00am & 3:00pm–5:30pm Elementary PM Care: 3:00-5:30pm Potty Training: Required for ages 3–6
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2024 School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Noah’s Ark Preschool 777 Maui Veterans Hwy., Kahului • 808-871-2477 www.khcsandnoahsarkmaui.com
1:8 (2 yrs.); 1:12 (3–4 yrs.)
$850 (FT, 2 yrs.); $795 (FT, 3–5 yrs.); Limited PT Space
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2–5 years
65
In Process
25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Piaget School of Maui 1931 E. Vineyard Street, #100, Wailuku • 808-856-0600 www.EjbEducationalServices.com
1:3–6
$1550/month
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
12–36 months
8
Additional information
“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: 7:00am–3:00pm (2 yrs.) & 7:00am–5:00pm (3–5 yrs.) Potty Training: Not Required for 2 years old
Additional information
We are conveniently located in the downtown business area of Wailuku and are the only licensed Montessori-focused toddler EduCare (education + childcare) Program in Central Maui! We are open Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2 pm .
15%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Piilani Preschool, Kama‘āina 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
Tuition
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
6 weeks–Under 6 years
Up to 82
NECPA
Unavailable
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:12
$10,450 Annual (Which may be paid in monthly installments of $950)
School Name Address & Website Pūnana Leo O Maui Maui - 103 S. High St, Wailuku • 800-498-4979 ext. 2 Hana - 5060 Uakea Rd., Hana • 800-498-4979 ext. 2 www.ahapunanaleo.org
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
Additional information E Ola Ka ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i The Hawaiian Language Shall Live ‘Aha Pūnana Leo has always strived to ensure that the Hawaiian Language lives. Rooted in our mission to drive and inspire change to ensure a living Hawaiian language in Hawai‘i and beyond, our organization is dedicated to the people we serve. We span across 13 different locations throughout the Hawaiian islands and have three unique programs.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
Wailuku: 38; Hana: 13
NAEYC, WINHEC
Unavailable
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Roots School 740 Haiku Road, Haiku • 808-250-7988 rootsmaui.org • office@rootsmaui.org
2:19 (Preschool) 2:11 (K–1st) 2:21 (2nd–6th)
$9950
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Preschool–6th Grade
Preschool: 19 K–6th: 53
WASC, HAIS, HCPS
Preschool: 5% K–6th: 11%
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. School Hours: Preschool: 8:45am–3:15pm (M, T, TH, F) K-1st: 9am–3pm (M, T, TH, F)• 2nd–6th: 8:45am–2:45pm (M, T, TH, F) Wednesday Pick-Up: Preschool & K–1st Grade: 2:15pm, 2nd–6th: 2pm
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2024 School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Sacred Hearts School New Temporary Address: Sacred Heart Mission Church 550 Office Road, Lahaina 808-661-0552 • www.shsmaui.org
1:25
$7750 (PreK); $8450 (K–5th); $8900 (6–8th); $9100 (9–12th)
Additional information Celebrating 160 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
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Preschool–12th Grade
218
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 808-572-7235 • www.seaburyhall.org
1:10
$24,200/year
Seabury Hall upholds a tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, community service, and extra-curricular involvement. The school is committed to developing both the student’s character and intellect in a supportive and caring environment.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades 5–12
518
WASC, HAIS
31%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill St., Wailuku 808-242-9024 • sap@hawaii.rr.com
1:8
$950/month
St. Anthony Preschool provides a Catholic education enabling students to develop positive attitudes and habits for growing, living, and learning. We share a campus with the St. Anthony grade school, middle school, and high school.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
48
NAEYC
35%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
St. Anthony School 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku School Office: 808-244-4190 www.sasmaui.com
1:15
$11,445 (K–5th); $14,700 (6th–10th); $16,800 (11th–12th)
AM/PM Care: 7:15am - 4:00pm Potty Training: Required
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
K–12
228
WASC, WCEA, HAIS
38%
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.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
St. Joseph Early Learning Center 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao 808-572-6235 • www.sjsmaui.org
1:9
$810/month (7:00a–3:00p)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2 yrs., 9 mos.–5 yrs.
29
NAEYC
54%
Serving upcountry Maui families for more than 34 years. AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
The Preschool at Kapalua 5960 L. Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina 808-669-5577 • thepreschoolatkapalua.com
1:12
Call for tuition
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grades or Ages
3–5 years
School Enrollment 31 per day
None
10%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
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
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. 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving 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 808-244-9545 • whpreschool808@gmail.com
1:10 (6 on staff)
$850 per month
AM/PM Care: 8:30am–10:30am
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
We are committed to providing a positive, loving, safe, and healthy environment to encourage your child’s religious, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development to the fullest potential. Parents provide lunch and AM/PM snacks.
2.8 years-5 years old
40 children/ license capacity 65
None
35%
AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm, M–F Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku 808-242-5950
1:7
$1100 per month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Wailuku Union Preschool provides a Christian learning environment that minister to the needs of the whole child. This includes a loving, positive, supportive, safe and healthy environment that encourages the growth of your child in all areas of development.
2–6 Years
32
NAEYC
90%
AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:30pm Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Waipuna Chapel Preschool 17 Omaopio Rd., Kula • 808-878-6343 www.waipunachapel.com/preschool
1:8
Call for rates
Waipuna Chapel Preschool staff have 40 years of combined teaching experience. They have created a place for children to learn about God’s love, be loved, and love to learn.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
25
In process
60%
AM/PM Care: No Potty Training: Required
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