I have no words to describe what this school has meant for our little ohana. Our child attended for two years and was provided with exceptional care and compassion, patience, and everything you could ask for in a preschool. Every teacher there felt like they were born to be a pre-school teacher! We feel incredibly grateful to have found Ewa Plains Enrichment in Ewa Beach for our son. From the very beginning, it felt personal. We were not just enrolling in a school but becoming part of a warm, loving community that felt like family. Miss Jessica and the entire team of teachers are everything you would hope for in a preschool. They are warm, kind, intelligent, and fully engaged with the children. Their sincerity and care were evident every single day. It was almost tangible how much they truly loved each child, including ours. The mission of Ewa Plains Enrichment feels centered in love. Every lesson, classroom moment, and interaction reflects that. Our son not only learned how to read here, but something lit up inside him. It was as if a light switched on, and now he reads his own bedtime stories with joy and confidence. This milestone was nurtured by the school's incredible literacy program and the encouragement of his teachers. The school's focus on literacy is truly outstanding. The dedication and joy the teachers bring to reading is something our family will never forget. We also deeply appreciated the school's commitment to Hawaiian culture. Field trips to the lo'i, the pumpkin patch, and the library helped connect learning to the land and the community. Through songs, stories, and hands-on experiences, the children developed a strong sense of place and respect. As a Buddhist family, we always felt completely welcomed and respected at this Christian school. The values of kindness, compassion, gratitude, and responsibility were shared in a loving and inclusive way that felt deeply aligned with our home life. Our son also had the opportunity to share his own heritage during Culture Week and to learn about the cultures of his classmates. Seeing his identity honored and celebrated was incredibly meaningful and helped him feel proud and connected. The school created beautiful memories throughout the year, from Christmas and Easter performances to a heartfelt Mother's Day celebration. Preschool graduation was one of the best graduation events I have ever attended. It was thoughtful, joyful, and full of love. You could see how much the staff cared about each and every child. During a year when our family needed to take extended international trips, the school was flexible, understanding, and supportive. They even prepared homework packets for our son to bring with him, so he could stay connected and continue learning while we traveled. That level of care and thoughtfulness meant so much to us. Ewa Plains Enrichment has been around for many years, and that experience shows in the most beautiful ways. The staff have worked with so many different types of children and family situations, and their understanding, flexibility, and wisdom come through in how they support each student. You can tell they have truly seen it all and are prepared to meet each child where they are, with love and confidence. Ewa Plains Enrichment consistently goes above and beyond what is expected. They are always thinking about the children and their future. This is not just a school. It is a place where children are truly seen, nurtured, and loved. We will be forever grateful to this school, which is a true gift to the community and island! read more

Our family is so fortunate and blessed to have found this school! We desired a school that was not just a "daycare" but one that would challenge our son and continue to foster his growth intellectually as well as be faith based. Our child has excelled and fluorished not only in academics but also socially and spiritually. His growth here has been astounding. The staff here are amazing and were able to create a lesson plan and curriculum based on his needs. They address all aspects of a child's development and offer different activities and experiences for them. He went through three different neighboring preschools before we found this one and we wished we had found it sooner. read more

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This is our 2nd year at Ewa Plains Literacy Preschool and we are so glad we found them. My son began to read at home by age 3 and this was the only preschool I could find near me that will teach reading. He started a few months before he turned 4. Every day the teachers read with each child individually and my son was soaking it in. We were so happy to finally see growth in his reading within the first few months! He was so proud to read his homework books to us. I love that they incorporate our Hawaiian culture in their school. My son can say a hawaiian prayer to bless a meal, he went to the Kalo patch, made a plumeria lei, and learns hawaiian values in the classroom. He was also excited to learn about the continents, robotics/coding, addition, and counting to 100+. They also do chapel next door everyday and start their morning in class with a prayer. At Christmas they focus on the nativity play and I was amazed that my son and his little friends could memorize and recite their lines in front of a chapel full of families! The teachers are always helpful and Miss Jessica has always been reachable. They do quarterly parent meetings and provide you with very detailed progress reports. I love that they send you weekly pictures that you can download for your own memories. These teachers are amazing to stay on top of it! I get to see my son's progress and fun with his friends. By the end of the school year, my son was reading fluently and had mastered all the Kindergarten sight words. Now in his 2nd year, we continue to be amazed as he just keeps getting better. He will take on any book and sound like a real story teller. I'm told he completed their Kindergarten and 1st grade reading program! I am so impressed and proud of him, and also very grateful for his sweet teachers that took him above and beyond! To think back to last year, we forfeited tuition funds to keep him here because we knew he would be challenged. I toured at least 4 other preschools in Ewa/Kapolei which were more expensive, including one in a huge fancy building, but none of them had a program to help my son continue to read. (Check with them, I believe they accept PKS and Patch.) We're so glad we stuck with Ewa Literacy! Mahalo Ms Jessica and teachers for being here in Ewa for our keiki! read more

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My daughter was in another school in which she was bullied and not getting the education we had hoped for. We worked together at home for some time before I found Ewa Literacy Preschool. This place is so wonderful and what they are doing here is truly special. My daughter has excelled in Math, Reading, Geography, Art Skills and so much more since she has been here. I am a true believer that early education is so important and to watch how excited my daughter is to learn and to share with us what she is working on her classes warms my heart. I can't say enough about the programming this Preschool has put together and will recommend this school to ANYONE who wants to watch their kiddo succeed. I love the communication between the schools staff and the families. We receive updated information, photos and emails every week on what is happening at school. This place is truly a blessing! read more

We are forever grateful for the teachers and staff at Ewa Plains enrichment program. Our son has grown leaps and bounds this school year. We are thankful for the patience, love and support that the teachers and staff has shown to us and our family. The teachers at Ewa Plains enrichment program, provide high standards and high quality learning for our children. Our son is graduating and moving on to kindergarten. We're sad to be leaving this amazing place, but we know that our son will excel because of all that he has learned here. We are truly blessed to have been able to call Ewa Plains enrichment program our home. Truly Ohana. read more

My son loves learning and is ready to go to school daily. Small class sizes allowed me to know each family in his class. During Covid protocols, this school has vigorous cleaning, and safety measures carried out daily. Learning is taking place and safety is evident. read more

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I'm so thankful we chose this school! Please don't let the outside appearance steer you away! The teachers are genuine, the atmosphere is safe and full of love, and their preschool curriculum is superior. Their literacy program is top-notch. Both of my boys left the school reading above their grade level, and I love that the education is Christ-centered. They work closely with parents to come up with a personalized learning plan for each child. Mrs. Jessica truly has a heart for God and cares deeply about every family who has kiddos at her school. Being able to partner with Enrichment Academy was answered prayer. I highly recommend others to check them out! read more

Our daughter Lexey absolutely loves Ewa Plains Preschool. Ms Jessica and her staff are very welcoming and friendly. I like that the classes are small and the teachers are able to work one on one with the children to help them grow academically, socially and spirituality. We are blessed that our daughter was able to attend this school. read more

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Update! My daughter is now in Kindergarten and is reading at a 3rd Grade level! For first quarter she earned all MP's (meets proficiency). She is also succeeding in math! It makes me so proud that she was able to learn the skills necessary to be successful in Kindergarten! Thank you so much Miss Jessica and staff for prepping her! Also, her ability to read fluently is assisting her in spelling! P.S. If the work your child's teacher is providing isn't stimulating your child, ask the teacher for extra work! They are more than willing to meet your requests. She is attending a public school in Ewa Beach. read more

Ewa Literacy was the perfect find for our son when we got to island since our son missed the Kindergarten cut off by 8 days. The teachers went above and beyond to ensure each child was ready and prepared for Kindergarten. They sit down with each child and spend one on one time with them to ensure they get the attention they need to progress. The teachers are just so wonderful and keep the parents updated and engaged in their child's progress. I recommend this program to people I come across that are looking for a fun but also challenging school for their children. Cayden excelled and grew so much here and looked forward to each day. He is now in Kindergarten and is easily above his peers in all subjects. If you are looking for a challenge as well as a place that your child looks forward to going and can't stop talking about, this is it! I highly recommend Ewa Plains Literacy School! :) read more

My daughter has finished her second year with Ewa Literacy. I was determined to have her go here because of the remarkable improvement they did with my oldest son. In her first year at age 3 she started in the preschool class, in her second year she moved up into the Kindergarten class because she was doing so well. This school is known for their early reading and math skills. My daughter could read, write and do math with triple digits before she graduated preschool. Even through this pandemic the school remained open and focused on helping the kids no matter what. This Christian based school was exactly everything i wanted in a school for my kids. I wanted a school that would carry our beliefs throughout her day. They pray and learn bible verses teaching the kids basic social, and spiritual skills. I love how involved this school is with the parents, community, and aina. One year we went to the Lo'i and re-planted some kalo, another was pumpkin patch, etc. Another huge plus for us was the school had experience in prepping the kids for Kamehameha testing. They worked with my daughter from day one knowing what our goals were. And God has blessed my daughter with an acceptance into Kamehameha Schools! I cannot thank the wonderful staff here for all their hard work and dedication with my daughter and our family. All the teachers show so much love and patience. You can tell they LOVE their job. There isn't any other preschool i would send my keiki. I plan to send me youngest baby soon! read more

My daughter attended this school a couple of years ago and it was amazing. All the teachers are incredible. My daughter entered the school only able to verbally recite the alphabet at 3 years old, by the time she entered kindergarten she was able to read, write and do simple addition. They not only taught my daughter academics but I feel like they made my daughter fall in love with learning. They have a well structured but fun teaching style that creates an environment conducive to learning. They are a Christian based preschool and they start off each morning but attending Chapel. My daughter loved that! I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this school. Miss Jessica and her team are thee best. read more

My son has attended this Preschool for 2 years. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Ms. Jessica and the entire staff are the most caring child educators I have ever been around. They are amazing with all the kids! The learning/literacy curriculum is superb. This school leaves nothing to be desired. From the Christian based programming to all the fun holiday themed activities, my son has grown and thrived more than I expected. I am so thankful for this top-rated, safe and happy school :) read more

Although our daughter started three months post pre-registration time of school year 2015-2016 and stayed briefly (total of 7 mos) in their Pre-K program, we didn't feel left out nor shown any difference from other attending kids. The teacher's compassion and undivided attention is present at all times, putting ease to parents, like myself, who works all the way to town that demands long drive time back and forth. Their operating hours of 0645 to 1600 worked fine for me and my husband's early schedule and fortunate enough to have immediate family members fill the void and pick-up our child at appointed time. Their daily routine starts off in the chapel where they sing and pray and is continued with various academic lineup from Math, Science, Art, Reading, Writing, to gardening, playtime, lunch, recess, and even naps (my daughter missed this part once she entered Kindergarten!) They also have additional activities such as mini field trips (post office, library--where they rode a school bus) and summer fun where the kids can bring their beach attire and enjoy the heat outdoor. I also loved their weekly updates of the student's progress via text (with web links included) every Friday wherein I can conveniently share to whom I wish to. They also held holiday events such as Thanksgiving, where the entire class put on a turkey themed show (so adorable!); Christmas re-enactment of Jesus' birth, dressed up in notable characters; Mother's Day, where moms were pampered by massages, desserts, and of course, lots of sweet singing. The school year was concluded by a real graduation ceremony witnessed by families & friends with potluck style reception! I think I had more fun than my daughter did because everything was a first (at least to us), special (in every way), and an exciting moment to start a child's academic experience. Mahalo Ewa Plains Literacy School for the wonderful memories and will cherish and hold on to it all the way to San Diego! read more

We are a family from Ewa by Gentry. We have 2 young daughters, 3.5 years apart. Our older daughter didn't last a day at a private in-home daycare, and we weren't impressed after a couple days at Kamaiana Kids @ CFS. Seagull School Ocean Pointe was fairly new at the time, and the facilities were impressive, so we opted to put her there and kept her there from age 2 to 5. Little did I know that everything she had learned at home, all the core and fundamental teachings we taught her.....colors, numbers and counting, the alphabet....before the age of 2, she had forgotten before kindergarten!! Hence, we had to reteach her and review all of that before and during kindergarten! Not good!! Fast forward years later when our younger daughter needed to attend preschool, I wasn't about to make the same mistake and chose her preschool based primarily on curriculum. Thank goodness I found Ewa Literacy Preschool. They had great, consistent reviews over the years, and although their facilities does not compare to the bigger preschools and daycare centers in the area, their curriculum, philosophy, mission, and dedication are on point!! They also worked with us as best as they could on accommodating our family's schedule. Before kindergarten, my youngest daughter could add and subtract basic numbers, read, and began writing!!!...& she never lost any of the basic knowledge she was taught at home and at the preschool! Until this day, she continues to do great in school and has been on the Honor Roll!! I attribute her success to our combined efforts and most especially to the great program and dedicated teachers at Ewa Literacy School. They make learning fun in a loving and caring environment, and foster intelligent kids with Christian values! I highly recommend this preschool to families looking for great early education. read more

Its not often that you find a pre school where teachers actually teach your child how to read. My child has been at Ewa Plains less than six months and has learned so much i'm so pleased with her education. I only wish I found the school sooner if youre looking for an outstanding pre school call and get on the wait list ASAP. read more

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We found Ewa Literacy Program back in 2010 when we were looking for a preschool for my older son. Ewa Literacy came highly recommended from a really close friend of ours. So I made the call and got all of the appropriate documents needed to send our son there. Thinking back that was the best decision we made. By the time he graduated and leaving for Kindergarten he could read, write his name and much, much more. He even made it to the final testing at Kamehameha school 120 out of 900 kids. With such a good experience we then sent our younger son there in 2011without any hesitation. He also made it to the final testing at Kamehameha school. We love that school so much that till this day we still go back and help. My oldest daughter is a sophmore in highschool and Jessica is her mentor while she sets her sights on a degree for early childhood education or special education. I highly recommend Ewa literacy for all families with young children! read more

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My son has attending this school for the last 7 months and has since increased his ability to recognize letters, numbers and add. What I love abou this small school is their ability to focus on each child and the current level they are at to help push them without holding them back. Although, the curriculum is wide range, such as reading, math, science, arts, robotics and more, they know how to balance and structure my sons day to keep him interested in the program and continue to learn. When looking for a school, after interviewing a few schools in the area, this was the only school that was well balance between academics and social/play time that I thought was most important for my child. I did not want a school that was all play, nor did I want a school that was all academics. This was/is the perfect fit for my son! read more

My Granddaughter has been attending since July.... all I can say is WOW!!! What a difference! I love the teachers, the small class ratio, the curriculum, everything. I have not one complaint!!!! read more

I believe that a good foundation built in early age is important for my kids to be confident and self sufficient later in life. My kids' days are filled with many activities that stimulate their interest in different subjects and influence them to become well-rounded and contributing citizens. However, there is a limit on how much I can personally teach them and I wanted them to be exposed to things that I didn't know of. So they have a chance to be more knowledgeable and better than me. Whether it is for preschool or full time childcare, we pay about the same amount ($800/ month, or approx. $30/ day, $4/ hour.) Sending my child to a good preschool where he can be exposed to many aspects of science, math, language, health, spiritual, physical, and social skills was much more economical and structured than I have to personally take him here and there. Ewa Plains Enrichment School has just what I'm looking for and my child is excited about going to school every morning. He has become very articulate and detailed in his verbal and physical expressions as well as calm and mature in decision making. He is able to hold intelligent conversations with people twice or more of his age, lead and play fairly in the playground with younger kids, as well as doing homework independently and finding learning activities on his own. I don't know of all the details they do at Ewa Plains Enrichment School, but I feel good vibes there and its always welcoming. As people like to be associated with like minded people, I feel comfortable having my child at the school for the majority of his day. read more

My daughter has been blessed to attend Ewa Plains Preschool. I have older children who have attended preschools but this, the literacy program, has far exceeded the preschools my elder children have attended. The staff are exceptional, for example, by not only helping my daughter with the basics of hand washing and learning social skills, but also by involving parents with requesting nutritionally balanced lunches and snacks for their children and humbly inviting accountability at home to reinforce lessons taught at school. I feel confident when I drop off my daughter in the morning that she is not merely watched, but is encouraged to learn at her pace the fundamentals of reading and comprehension, writing, counting, geography and much more. I am certain, when she enters Kindergarten she will excel, if not need to be challenged because of the wealth of knowledge she learned at Ewa Plains Preschool....AND SHE STILL HAS FUN THERE!!!! read more

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My daughter has attended this school since April 2013 and she loves it. I love the small size. It makes the school feel more like a family. The teachers are great with the kids and they have high expectations when it comes to Literacy which is why my daughter will be entering Kindergarten next year as a reader and writer. I also love the fact that the teachers also focus on morals using Christian teaching. My daughter has a greater love for GOD and all of his creations. We will truly miss this school and the teachers when my daughter graduates this July. read more

Literacy Preschool is a very inviting and open atmosphere that makes the children as well as the families feels comfortable. I have a now 7 year old that has graduated from Literacy and now have a 4 year old who will be graduating in June, they have both have excelled since starting at Literacy. It is a great school with great values that helps not only the children but the families as well to bond them all together and keep faith and trust in God. I would recommend Literacy to any and all parents. read more

I rate this school 5-star because of the great staff and wonderful curriculum they have for the kids. They have a small teacher-student ratio (6:1) so they can focus on your child's needs. They have multiple subjects (Science, Math, Reading, Art, etc) in which the children rotate in, throughout the day. The school is a literary school, so they truly focus on helping kids learn how to read and write. But the staff ensure that the kids learn through play! I am amazed how my daughter have grown throughout the past three months in Ewa Plains. She memorizes her prayers and sings songs of praise. She's improving in terms of reading and became more sociable. She looks forward to going to school every day! They have cute fieldtrips (going to Olino Theaters Kapolei, post office, etc). There's ohana in this school (allowing your kid to celebrate in school if you wish, Thanksgiving family events, etc). Each week, the teachers send out pictures and updates on your child's experiences at Ewa Plains. The administrator Ms. Jessica is also very nice and accommodating. Ms Jessica's passion in teaching shows, because she gives wonderful tips on how to get your child to love reading and guide parents on how to help their children achieve learning standards. Price is affordable for such a nurturing environment and high-quality education. I highly recommend this school to anyone. read more

My 5 y/o daughter has attended this school since July 2014 & she absolutely loves it. She has accomplished so much in her year here & is excited to take everything she has learned to Kindergarten next month. The staff is truly amazing, they make you feel like you are a part of their family! They present you with numerous updates on your child's progress throughout the year & make every attempt to include family and friends as much as they can... We will definitely miss the school and their awesome staff. I will for sure send my youngest here when she is old enough! read more