Maui School Guide 2024

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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School Name Address & Website

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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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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To learn more and complete an online inquiry visit momi.org

Application Deadline: March 20, 2024 808.573.0374

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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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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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