Alaka'i Academy has been an incredible place for my 4 year old to learn and grow. She used to be…read morehesitant to go to preschool before attending here, and now every morning she wakes up excited to see her friends and the teachers! It's such an incredible change for us. Uncle Glenn her teacher and Pablo who founded and still runs the school have been a pleasure to work with. All the other staff are always super friendly and helpful! I can tell that they really care about my daughter and her development. There's always activities for them to do and they even send pictures throughout the day too which is nice to see. Plus, the Friday dance party videos are the best :) Thanks Alaka'i Academy!

I would give this school zero stars if I could. The teachers don't take care of the kids. My son…read morewas bite no one seen anything couple weeks later my son supposedly ran into a walk causing a bruise on his head. The girls who watch the kids don't have any child development backgrounds just people off the street. There are many horror story about this school and bad experiences. Now Pablo wants to charge us for half a month of tuition when my son hasn't attended the school in weeks. They locked my son in a room and let him cry until we came to pick him up.

I waited nine months after withdrawing both of my daughters from St. Joseph before writing this…read morereview. I am more confident than ever that we made the right decision. My older daughter entered St. Joseph academically at or above grade level. While there, she fell significantly behind, particularly in math, while her teacher consistently blamed her. After transferring to public school, she caught back up remarkably quickly with proper instruction and support. We also had serious concerns about the way one of her teachers treated her, including inappropriate comments and interactions. When we brought those concerns to the administration, we felt the focus became defending the teacher rather than seriously addressing what our daughter had experienced. Two days after we escalated our concerns to the Diocese, our daughter was the only child in her class not given lunch, and we were never notified. I cannot say whether the timing was intentional, but given everything happening at the time, it was deeply concerning. That was her last day. We withdrew our younger daughter as well. During a field trip, a teacher transported her in a personal vehicle. Despite being of an age and size requiring a child restraint, she was placed in the front passenger seat without one. That raised serious concerns for us about basic student safety and oversight. Parents should also understand that St. Joseph does not require its teachers to hold Hawaiʻi state teacher licenses. Going above the administration accomplished virtually nothing. Despite being informed of our complaints and concerns, the parish and school pastor never responded to us. Not once. Zero response. We found no meaningful accountability from the Diocese either. Our experience was academic decline, serious concerns about a teacher's treatment of our child, questionable student-safety practices, and a lack of accountability from the school, Diocese, and parish leadership. Both of our daughters are now out of St. Joseph. Our only regret is that we didn't withdraw them sooner.

Wow, I can't believe that I am the first to Yelp about 'St. Joseph's, our Dear Alma Mater...'…read more Words any alumni would know by Heart. What to say about St. Joseph? The first would be that I think it is a bit misunderstood. While I didn't always like it, (what High Schooler really loves being in school?), St. Joe's was a special place. As I have gotten older, I have grown to appreciate that more and more. In the years since leaving its halls, at this point, nearing 15 years since I graduated, I have run into a great many other alum and it has a very family feel. My class was stacked at 54 students, the largest in years at the time, so for those of us who make it through St. Joe, we do become family, it was more than just a number. The best part of St. Joseph, believe it or not, are the teachers. As you grow older, you realize that those people were really caring and did have a love because teachers in general are underpaid, especially teachers in small Catholic schools. Anyhow, I recommend this spot. There will be those who hate any school you send them to but at least you will know your kids are among a special group.

Sarah is absolutely amazing! Today I got to collaborate on a shoot with her and I had the best…read moretime! I had so much fun and she was such a sweetheart! She made me feel beautiful and relaxed! This shoot made my vacation for sure! I highly recommend contacting her and taking either a mermaid class or booking a photoshoot!

From the owner: Mermaid themed events, appearances, children's swim classes, and photo sessions (beach, pool,…read moreocean). Please look for our Mermaid University and Manō University childrens pool classes held at the Fairmont Kea Lani every Tuesday! *Must be guests of the resort. Our mission at Mermaids on Maui is To Inspire - To Educate - and To Ignite. We INSPIRE our Keiki to be confident in their own skin, or 'tail'; and we encourage them to have a positive attitude, and positive self esteem - in the water, or on land! We EDUCATE our Keiki to care for our precious resources, from Mauka to Makai! Here in Hawai'i we say "Aloha 'Āina", and this is means to love, care for, and to honor the land. We perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and language in our classes, in the hope that you will swim away with a deeper love and understanding for all that Hawai'i has to offer. We IGNITE in our Keiki, a passion for Ocean Conservationism that we hope will follow them for a lifetime!

I was a true beginner surfer.. Eric was kind and really encouraged me to go for it. Explained…read moreeverything clearly, gave me the push I needed.. highly recommend!!

An amazing experience for my daughter! She had so much fun and learned a lot. Hana was the best…read moreinstructor. He was encouraging and gave clear directions.

She was very knowledgeable and she found where the bees were entering our house She then gave a…read moremarvelous solution and of this week we haven't seen a single bee in our house

This is one of the best farm tours ever!! It is a must if you are visiting the Big Island! We went…read moreto this beautiful Bee Farm today and fell in love with Susan and her bees!! Susan shared so much bee knowledge with us, we learned so so much and now we are in more awe with bees than ever. One of the miracles of nature! We had a hands on tour! It was so much more than we expected. The honey was delicious, we also munched on the honey comb that Susan took out from the beehive. Amazing!!! We wore the complete suit and never ever worried about being stung! Susan uses bear hands to handle the bees! We loved loved loved this tour and we will always thank Susan for this valued experience!!!!

Back when I was a young lad, there was this weird rivalry between the two private schools of…read moreWaimea; between Parker and HPA. I don't know if they ever got over this, but the fact still remains: Parker is the better school. You could even say its just "real." The teachers are supportive and qualified, the students are pleasant, the curriculum is constantly improving, and the administration is known for its lack of stifling bureaucracy. AND its cheap as far as private school tuition goes.. I spent my last year at Parker, but I wish I could have started earlier! Stay tuned for Parkers up-and-coming "Thomas Center for Young Entrepreneurs Who Want to Learn About Business and How To Do Other Things Well Too" opening fall 2043. What up Doc Sturges! http://www.parkerschool.net/welcome.html

From the owner: Parker School is a small, independent, co-educational day school for students in grades K-12…read morelocated in Kamuela, HI. At Parker School, every student is known, valued and nurtured. Our small-school setting and dynamic program foster confident, compassionate individuals who are thoroughly prepared for college, who enthusiastically engage in life and who positively contribute to an ever-changing global community. Excellence, integrity and compassion are the cornerstones of our mission. Small class sizes, 'ohana (family-like) atmosphere, and a diverse, caring and talented faculty combine to produce a well-rounded educational environment and experience for our more than 300 students. This unique environment cultivates the qualities necessary to succeed in an interconnected world: creativity, curiosity, resilience, constructive risk-taking and teamwork. Student interests are stimulated, building skills and knowledge in all areas of life, including: the physical, intellectual, musical, artistic and altruistic. In addition, students enjoy a rigorous academic program; hands-on experiential learning; an excellent arts program; leadership opportunities; exciting extra-curricular activities such as debate, athletics, drama and dance; opportunities for hands-on community service; a nurturing atmosphere; and a true sense of 'ohana, extended family. Fully accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Par

PDI has been a huge part of our lives fir years. They have been extraordinary in their ability to…read morework with my daughter over the many years she has attended. Classes are consistent, and prices are fair. I love the fact that despite being in a very rural community we have PDI level of instruction and availability, consider us, "lifers!!"

From the owner: Prince Dance Institute teaches excellence in the performing arts. A community hub where students…read morenot only learn technique but make create foundations for collaboration, creativity, and communication that will last a lifetime.