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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Acton Upcountry Learning Center 683 Naalae Road, Kula actonupcountry.com
1:16
$1,200
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Ages 7-12
IALDS
40%
Acton Upcountry is a learner-driven elementary studio (ages 7–12) located in upcountry Kula, Maui, and is part of the global Acton Academy network of over 300 independent campuses. It follows the Acton model of self-paced mastery learning, Socratic discussions, hands-on quests, and student self-governance in a close-knit community. Call for rates with tuition assistance. AM/PM Care: 8:30am-3pm
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
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Additional information
Akamai Kids Club Preschool 100 Kulanihakoi St. Kihei • 808-893-0303 akamaikidsclub@gmail.com • www.akcmaui.com
1:6
Pricing varies by program, $770–$1210 % receiving tuition assistance
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–6 years
24
DHS Licensed
Additional inform ation
We believe in a comprehensive approach to early childhood development. Our philosophy revolves around providing a rich and diverse range of experiences that cater to children’s individual needs and interests. Through a careful balance of indoor and outdoor activities, we offer a holistic learning environment that encourages both active and quiet play. Half day, 8–12; Full day, 8–3. Extended care until 5pm for an additional fee • Potty Training: Required
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Aloha Kai Academy 954 Baldwin Ave., Makawao School Director: 808-283-3220 School Site: 808-280-1582
$1,800 (12 mo-2) 1:5 Infant-Toddler, $1,600 (2-3) 1:10 Preschool $1,500 (3-5)
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
12 mos.–3 yrs.; 3–7 yrs. 10 I/T, 20 preschool
None
40%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Bezos Academy Maui – Lahaina 127 Kukuia St., Lahaina www.bezosacademy.org
1:10
All Bezos Academy preschools are tuition-free for families
Grades or Ages
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Tuition
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Preschool, Ages 3–5
None
Additional inform ation 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. Additional information
Bezos Academy Maui - Lahaina aims to nurture the potential in every child to become a creative leader, original thinker, and lifelong learner. Our classrooms are filled with hands-on Montessori materials % receiving tuition designed to spark a child’s interest and help them assistance discover more about the world around them. We also engage in lessons and activities that support our Hawaiian culture, and other local cultures within our community. To sign up for email notifications about Bezos Academy preschools are tuition-free for the school, visit https://bezosacademy.org. School opening date: Fall 2026. all families. Open: 8:00 am-3:15 pm Potty Training: Preferred
School Name Address & Website Carden Academy of Maui 55 Maka’ena Place, Pukalani • 808-573-6651 www.cardenmaui.org
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
1:17
$17,750 (Pre-K) $17,750 (K–5) $18,540 (6–8)
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
Pre-K (3 yr. & 4 yr.)–8
Maximum 184
HAIS, WASC
25%
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
Potty Training: Required for the Pre-K program 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 inform ation
Christ the King Child Development Center 211 Kaulawahine St., Kahului 808-877-3587 • carakawa@rcchawaii.org
1:8 to 1:12 (depending on age of child)
$9600/year
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
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
2.5–6 years
22
AM/PM Care: 7:15am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required
25%
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Emmanuel Lutheran School & Preschool 520 West One Street, Kahului 808-873-6334 • www.els-maui.org
Preschool: $11,500 1:12 (Preschool); Grades K–5: $9,375 1:16 (School) Grades 6–8: $10,425
Tuition
Additional inform ation 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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Preschool: 3–5 yrs Grades K–8th
33 (Preschool) 197 (School)
WASC
35%
Preschool: AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Required
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
School Name Address & Website Grace Bible Christian Preschool 635 So. Hina Avenue, Kahului • 808-873-0009 gracebiblemaui.org/preschool gbcmpreschool@hawaiiantel.net Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
$900/month
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Grace Bible Church Christian Preschool is licensed by the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, for children who are 3-5 years of age and fully potty trained. Enrollment begins in January of the year before. AM/PM Care: Mon.–Fri., 7:00am–4:30pm Potty Training: Not Required
3–5 years
Licensed
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional inform ation
Haleakalā Waldorf School 4160 Lower Kula Rd., Kula Haleakalā Waldorf High School 38 Kaluanui Rd, Makawao 808-878-2511 • waldorfmaui.org
1:7 (Preschool) 1:10 (K) 1:21 (G1-G12)
$6,000–$16,500 (PreK) $18,700 (Grades 1–5) $20,600 (Grades 6–8) $20,900 (Grades 9–12)
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
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.
School: Age 3–Grade 8 High School: Grades 275 9–12
WECAN, WASC, HAIS, & AWSNA
40%
AM/PM Care: PM till 2:30pm with after school care until 4pm Potty Training: Required for preschool
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Hawai‘i Technology Academy 535 Līpoa Parkway, Suite 200, K īhei K īhei Campus: 535 Līpoa Parkway, Suite 200, K īhei 1:18 Lāhainā Campus: 200 Kapalua Drive., Lāhainā 808-445-6617 • myhta.org Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Kīhei: K–12 Lāhainā: K–8
2,400 students statewide
WASC
HTA is Hawai’i’s largest public charter school with campuses on Maui (Kīhei and Lāhainā), Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, and Hawai‘i Island, plus a fully virtual Distance Learning program. The campuses’ unique blended learning model combines face-to-face classes, virtual classes, and inde% receiving tuition pendent learning. Experiential, hands-on learning is at assistance the core of how HTA does school differently — students engage in a project-based curriculum and enjoy a variety of field study and work-based opportunities.
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Iao Preschool 2371 West Vineyard St., Wailuku 808-242-1995 • www.iaoucc.org
1:8
$1,000/month
% receiving tuition AM/PM Care: 7:00am–4:45pm assistance Potty Training: Required 25%
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–5 years
40
NAEYC
Free
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.
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K–12 • 535 Līpoa Pkwy • KĪHEI K–8 • 78 Ulupono St • LĀHAINĀ 808-676-5444 • www.myhta.org
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Imua Inclusion Preschool 161 S. Wakea Ave., Kahului • 808-244-7467 i 1:4 preschool@discoverimua.com https://discoverimua.com/preschool Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
32 mos.–5 yrs.
20
NAEYC
Tuition
Additional information
At Imua Inclusion Preschool, our learning is rooted in connection – connection to self, to others, and to the diverse cultures and values of our beautiful island. We support the whole child – physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively – through experiences in art, music, drama, literature, % receiving tuition movement, science, real work, and close relationships. assistance AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm After Care: 3:30pm–4:30pm at our Kahului location only 95% Potty Training: Required $1,070/month Aftercare is $100.00 additional.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Baptist Preschool 309 South Puunene Avenue, Kahului 808-877-7243 • kahuluibaptistpreschool.com
1:8
$1,150/month
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
2 yrs., 8 mos.–5 yrs.
72
NAEYC
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 % receiving tuition class is offered to late born children and older four year olds. assistance AM/PM care: 6:45am–5:15pm Potty Training: Required 50%
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)
$1,200/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.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–5 years
42
NAEYC (pending)
% receiving tuition AM/PM Care: 7:00am – 4:30pm assistance Potty Training: Required 25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kahului Preschool, Kama‘āina Kids 50 South Papa Ave., Kahului • 808-877-7256 kamaainakids.com/locations/kahului-preschool
Meet or exceeds all kamaainakids.com/ State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services tuition ratios for all age groups
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
12 months–5 years
Up to 57
NECPA
Voted # 1 Childcare Provider for 15 years by the readers of the Hawaii Star Advertiser. Safe, nurturing environments % receiving tuition with a variety of locations on Maui and O'ahu. assistance AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm Potty Training: Not Required Not Available
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
$1,200/month (FT)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
2.8–5 years
16
NAEYC
Additional information
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 % receiving tuition Veterans Memorial Center and have an intergenerational activities component in our curriculum relating to life skills. assistance 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. 40% AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4pm, 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
70
HAIS
93%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Family Learning Centers Preschool at Lahaina 226 Kupuohi St., Lahaina, HI
N/A
Contact intake@koka.org for current rates
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
N/A
NAEYC
N/A
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 lifelong 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 Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Preschools implement a Hawaiian culturally based creative curriculum that integrates Montessori-inspired activities while interweaving Hawaiian language, values, and cultural principles throughout daily learning. Our approach is also aligned with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices, supporting the holistic growth and development of each child. Please contact intake@koka.org for enrollment requirements and availability. Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Family Learning Centers Parent Participation Preschool at Pukalani 3390 Old Haleakalā Highway, Makawao, HI
N/A
Contact intake@koka.org for current rates
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Birth - 5 years
N/A
NAEYC
This family-child interactive learning program provides enriching experiences that empower parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. Keiki, makua, and kūpuna participate together in engaging, fun, and stimulating school-readiness activities % receiving tui- within a dual-language environment, helping prepare keiki for tion assistance success in school and beyond. Please contact intake@koka.org for enrollment requirements and availability. N/A Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Keiki O Ka ‘Āina Family Learning Centers Parent Participation Preschool at Wailuku 1791 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, HI
N/A
Contact intake@koka.org for current rates
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Birth - 5 years
N/A
NAEYC
N/A
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
1:8
Potty Trained: $1,050 (FT), $900 (PT), $1,350 (extended care) • Not Potty Trained: $1,250 (FT), $1,000 (PT), $1,450 (extended care)
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
2–5 years
Up to 36
State Licensed and NAEYC Recognition
Additional information
Additional information This family-child interactive learning program provides enriching experiences that empower parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. Keiki, makua, and kūpuna participate together in engaging, fun, and stimulating school-readiness activities within a dual-language environment, helping prepare keiki for success in school and beyond. Please contact intake@koka.org for enrollment requirements and availability. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Additional information
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 foster children’s competence, support children’s learning through play, create rich learning environments, and % receiving tuition build strong home-school connections. assistance Hours: 7:15am–5:00pm After School Care: 2:30pm–5:00pm Potty Training: Offered when needed 30%
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Kihei Drop In Center 381 Huku Lii Pl., Suite #102, Kihei • 808-446-6928 https://www.makawaodropincenter.com/
1:6
$375/month
Additional information At the Kihei Playschool each day is different with a fun curriculum designed to foster learning through play. 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 gross motor play inside our air conditioned classroom.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
2–5 years
30
N/A
N/A
Two part-time classes available (Mon/Wed) (Tues/Thurs) 9-11:30 AM • Potty Training: Not Required
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
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Grades K–12
715
WASC
Every day Kihei Charter School is building a stronger, more diverse workforce for tomorrow. Our innovative approach to learning is challenging outdated methods of educating our % receiving tuition keiki. Through cutting-edge curriculum and game-changassistance ing technology, KCS is able to nurture a new generation of engaged learners and chart new horizons in education. 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
$1,530 per month (Aug.–May)
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-con% receiving tuition ditioning, and a large grass gated outdoor area for children assistance to play. Accept POD, ChildCare Subsidy, Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki and Childcare Aware of America
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
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
$1,500/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
2.8–6 years
24
NECPA
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. % receiving tuition AM/PM Care: 8:00am–2:45pm (school hours) After School Classes: 2:45pm-4:00pm • Monday: Music assistance and Games, Tuesday: Sports Day, Wednesday: Science Club, Thursday: Tumbling, Friday: Dance party and karaoke 50% Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Additional information
Makawao Hongwanji Preschool 223 Hiwalani Lp., Pukalani • 808-572-7883
1:7
Call for rates
We are sponsored by Makawao Hongwanji Mission as an outreach to the needs of the community. We are located in a quiet neighborhood of Pukalani.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
3–5 years
20
Licensed by Dept. of Human Services
N/A
AM/PM Care: Half-day 7:30am–2:30pm, M–F Half-day 7:30am–5pm, M–F Potty Training: Required
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At Roots School, we believe every child deserves a strong academic foundation and the opportunity to dream big. Located in the heart of Ha‘ikū, 2006-2026 Roots brings learning to life through a dynamic, arts-integrated curriculum that challenges students to think creatively and find joy in learning.
OPEN HOUSE
J A N U A R Y 2 6 , 2 0 2 7 • 10AM TO NOON RSVP REQUIRED TO: office@rootsmaui or (808)250-7988 Preschool – 5th grade / Small School Environment / Performing Arts / Japanese Language Classes / Cultural Connections / Rooted in Community / Tuition Assistance Available
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(808) 250-7988 @rootsmaui
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Makawao Preschool, Kama‘āina Kids 55 Makawao Ave., Makawao • 808-572-2919 kamaainakids.com/locations/makawao-preschool
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
kamaainakids.com/ tuition
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
2–5 years
Up to 33
N/A
% receiving tuition AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm assistance Potty Training: Not Required N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Malama Pono Autism Center: Kalo Preschool Readiness Program 41 Lipoa St, Kihei 808-625-3001 malamaponoautism.com
1:1
n/a
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–5 years
n/a
n/a
The KALO Preschool Readiness Program is based on a well-researched, federally funded preschool program specifically designed to prepare children on the autism spectric. It is designed to prepare children to be successful in school % receiving tuition by teaching skills such as attending to a teacher, managing their bodies and behavior around other children, developing assistance social skills, transitioning between activities, building communication and working more indepednently. n/a AM/PM Care: 8am–2pm
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Adventist Pre-Elementary School 261 S. Puunene Ave, Kahului • 808-877-7813 www.hmamaui.org
1:8
$1,158/month
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Grades K–8
24
HAIS, NCPSA, North Amer. Div. of Seventh Day Adventists Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui Christian Academy 519 Baldwin Avenue, Paia • 808-579-9237 www.mauichristian.org
1:12
$10,293 - $10,903
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition assistance
Preschool–Grade 12
242
ACSI , WASC
12%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Maui County Public Schools www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Varies
Free
School Enrollment
Accreditation
K–12
Varies
WASC
Additional information
Maui Adventist School, now Hawaiian Mission Academy, is committed to providing its students with a Christian educa% receiving tuition tion in a safe environment. Our goal is to provide learning assistance experiences for spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth. 100%
School Name Address & Website
Grades or Ages
Additional information
Additional information Our school is a personal community where our students are known, loved, and encouraged from their earliest years through high school. With Christ at the center, we offer strong academics and a supportive experience that prepares students to pursue their God-given purpose, while building the character and values that will shape who they become. Preschool AM/PM Care: 7:30am–5:00pm Additional information
Hawaii’s educational pipeline, anchored by learning standards and exams, is grounded in principles and programs % receiving tuition designed to produce lifelong learners, caring and ethical citizens and a college-and-career-ready populace. Tailored assistance programs support students with special needs and N/A accelerate and accommodate gifted students.
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Academic excellence
Love of learning
Mutual respect
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OPEN HOUSE February 27, 2027 9:00AM - 11:30AM (ongoing tours until 11:00 AM)
Tuition Assistance Available To learn more and complete an online inquiry visit momi.org
Serving Maui Families Since 1978 808.573.0374
2933 Baldwin Ave. Makawao, HI 96768
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admissions@momi.org
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Maui Preparatory Academy 4910 Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Lahaina 808-665-9966 • www.mauiprep.org
1:8
Tuition
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Preschool–Grade 12
230
HAIS, WASC, NAIS
As a premier college preparatory school in West Maui, Maui Please see tuition rates Prep provides a well-rounded experience combining rigorous online at mauiprep.org academics, a transformative arts program, competitive athletics, and personalized college counseling. Within this dynamic community, we go well beyond the core curriculum to empower every student to reach their highest potential. % receiving tuition Potty Training: Required assistance Accepting Kamehameha Scholarships, PATCH Preschool Open Doors, and ChildCare Connect Scholarships. 44%
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
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
Head Start provides early childhood development services to families that meet the federal poverty guidelines and selection Free (family must 1:10 (minimal) meet the Head Start criteria. Applications for the 2026-27 school year continue to be accepted. Children who will be 3 or 4 by July 31, 2027 are selection criteria) eligible for enrollment in August 2027. Beginning February 1, 2027, the Head Start Program will be accepting applications % receiving tuition for the 2027/28 school year. Accreditation assistance AM/PM Care: Program hours for centers located at Kahului, Makawao, UHMC, Wailuku A, and Kaunakakai: 7:30am–3pm. Program hours for centers located at Haiku, Kihei, Lahaina, and Office of Head Wailuku B: 8am–3:30pm. All Maui centers close at 12 noon on Start - Performance 100% Wed; and Kaunakakai close at 12 noon on Fridays. All centers standards are closed for state and federal holidays.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
3–5 years
Varies
Additional information
Potty Training: Not Required 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 https://www.meoinc.org/programs-services/early -childhood-services/meo-head-start/ www.facebook.com/MEOHeadStart
1:5
$1,800
Parent / legal guardian can contact the MEO Early Childhood Services department at 808-249-2988 to obtain an application for services.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
1–3 years
15
None
% receiving tuition Infant/Toddler Center AM/PM Care: 7:30am – 4:00pm assistance Potty Training: Not Required 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
$17,552-$20,955
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 inquis% receiving tuition itive minds and empower children to actively participate in assistance the rapidly changing environment and unpredictable future.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
18 months–Grade 8
241
HAIS, WASC Licensed by: HCPS, 30% DHS
Elementary PM Care: 3pm–5pm Primary PM Care: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3pm–5pm Potty Training: Required for ages 3–6
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Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Montessori Toddlers of Haiku Haiku • 808-280-1833 Heyjudemaui@gmail.com
1:6
Contact for current tuition
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
18 months–3 years
6
Licensed
A Montessori environment created for toddlers ages 18 months – 3 years. Designed to meet the toddlers needs, on all levels, socially, emotionally and cognitively. Guided by Judy, who has 2 Montessori teaching credentials, ages 3 % receiving tuition through 6 and infant through 3 years old. assistance AM/PM Care: Monday through Friday, 8am – 3pm Non potty-trained welcome! N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Piilani Preschool, Kama‘āina Kids 10 Manino Circle, Kihei • 808-874-8844 kamaainakids.com/locations/piilani-preschool
Meet or exceeds all State of Hawaii Dept. of Human Services ratios for all age groups
kamaainakids.com/ tuition
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 AM/PM Care: 7:00am–5:00pm assistance
6 weeks–Under 6 years
Up to 82
NECPA
Unavailable
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:6
Please call for monthly fees for PT and FT enrollment.
School Name Address & Website Precious Little Ones Child Day Care Makawao, Hawaii 808-572-3843 • preciouslittleonesdaycare.com
Potty Training: Not Required
Additional information
*State of Hawaii Licensed *Patch Certified % receiving tuition *Early Learning Curriculum *Quality Child Care with 25 years of experience assistance
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
12 months–5 years
6 per day
State of Hawaii Licensed
Unavailable
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Pūnana Leo O Maui 20 W. Wakea Ave., Kahului • 808-244-5676 Pūnana Leo O Lahaina 816 Nīheu St., Lahaina www.ahapunanaleo.org
1:12
$1,500/month
AM/PM Care: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–5 years
Kahului: 38
WINHEC
The Pūnana 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. % receiving tuition AM/PM Care: 7:30am–3:30pm assistance Potty Training: Required Unavailable
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
School Name Address & Website Roots Elementary School 740 Haiku Road, Haiku • 808-250-7988 rootsmaui.org • office@rootsmaui.org Grades or Ages 3–11 years old
Additional information
Roots School Mission: Through experiential and academic learning, we encourage students to integrate creativity, critical thinking, integrity, and compassion to engage collaboratively School % receiving tuition and realize their potential as unique, fulfilled individuals. Accreditation Enrollment assistance AM/PM Care: Preschool: 8:45am–3:15pm, K–5th: 8:45am–3pm Wednesday Pick-Up: Preschool: 2:15pm, K–5th: 2pm Preschool: 17 • K–5th: 53 HAIS, WASC, HCPS 21% Potty Training: Required 1:10
$11,560
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School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
1:15
$8,430 (PreK); $9,190 (K–5th); $9,687 (6–8th); 9–12th: Contact for tuition. $250 reg. fee. Multi-student discounts available.
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Preschool–8th Grade
160
WASC, WCEA
Celebrating 163 years of education on the west side. 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. High School (9th -12th Grade): We offer a virtual high school program tailored to your grade level student. For more tuition and program information, please contact % receiving tuition yrichard@shsmaui.org assistance Preschool: PM Care: 2:15pm–5:00pm Wednesdays 1:15pm–5:00pm, No AM care 37% Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Seabury Hall 480 Olinda Road, Makawao 808-572-7235 • www.seaburyhall.org
1:8
$28,376/year
Sacred Hearts School & Ke Kula Kamali'i Pu'uwai La'a Early Learning Center 2530 Keka'a Drive, Lahaina 808-661-4720 • www.shsmaui.org
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Grades 5–12
541
WASC, HAIS
Seabury Hall upholds a tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, community service, and % receiving tuition extra-curricular involvement. The school is committed to developing both the student’s character and intellect in a assistance supportive and caring environment. 25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
St. Anthony Preschool 1627-B Mill St., Wailuku 808-242-9024 • ksmith@rcchawaii.org
1:8
$1,082/month
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–5 years
48
NAEYC
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 % receiving tuition St. Anthony grade school, middle school, and high school. assistance AM/PM Care: 7:15am–4pm • Potty Training: Required 35%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
St. Anthony School 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku School Office: 808-244-4190 • www.sasmaui.com
1:15
$10,150 (K–5th); $11,850 (6th–8th)
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
K–8
75
WASC, WCEA, HAIS
St. Anthony School is a Catholic faith community committed to educating the whole child—spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and % receiving tuition culturally. Rooted in faith and the spirit of aloha, we strive assistance to help every child discover their gifts, grow in confidence, and become the person God calls them to be. 65%
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
1:10
$916.37/month (7:00am – 3:00pm)
Serving upcountry Maui families for more than 39 years.
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
% receiving tuition AM/PM Care: 7:00am–3:00pm Potty Training: Required assistance
2 yrs., 9 mos.–5 yrs.
29
NAEYC
54%
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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
1:10
Call for tuition
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–5 years
30 per day
NAEYC
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, % receiving tuition emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual potentials. assistance AM/PM Care: 8am–4pm Potty Training: Required 25%
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool Kahului: Boys & Girls Club Maui,100 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului Kihei: Kihei Baptist Chapel, 1655 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei Lahaina: Citizen Church Maui, 4275 Hine Way, Lahaina Makawao: Makawao Hongwanji, 1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao • 808-249-2430 • www.pidfoundation.org
Caregiver comes with the child
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
Birth–5 years
50 per site
None
Tutu and Me aims to meet the developmental needs of young children and to support the grandparents and caregivers. Teaching teams, comprised of early childFree hood educators, travel to pre-selected communities where they set up, conduct, and facilitate the program. AM/PM Care: 8:30am–10:30am % receiving tuition Mon & Wed – Makawao & Lahaina; assistance Tues & Thurs – Kihei & Kahului Potty Training: Not Required N/A
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Wailuku Hongwanji Preschool at St. Anthony School 1618 Lower Main Street Wailuku Hi 96793 808-244-9545 • whpreschool808@gmail.com
1:10 (7 on staff)
$1,000per month, $350 reg. fee
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–5 years. (Must be 3 years old and fully potty trained by Aug. 1st to start)
40 children/ license capacity 65
None
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 % receiving tuition lunch and AM/PM snacks. assistance AM/PM Care: 7:30am–4:30pm, M–F Potty Training: Required. Able to care for own 10% bathroom needs.
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Wailuku Union Preschool 327 South High Street, Wailuku • 808-242-5950
1:7
$1,200 per month
Additional information
Additional information
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
2–5 Years
32
NAEYC
Wailuku Union Preschool provides a Christian learning environment that minister to the needs of the whole child. This includes a loving, positive, supportive, safe % receiving tuition and healthy environment that encourages the growth assistance of your child in all areas of development. 90% AM/PM Care: 7am–3:30pm • Potty Training: Required
School Name Address & Website
Teacher/ Student Ratio
Tuition
Waipuna Chapel Preschool 17 Omaopio Rd., Kula • 808-878-6343 www.waipunachapel.com/preschool
1:8
Call for rates
Grades or Ages
School Enrollment
Accreditation
3–5 years
25
In process
Additional information
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, % receiving tuition and love to learn. assistance AM/PM Care: No • Potty Training: Required 22%
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