Ms. Qiara was one of our daughters caregivers at the Cole Academy a few years ago. Our daughter…read morewas 3 months old and was with Ms. Qiara every weekday for over a year. She is amazing with babies and kids! She is one of those people who seem to be positive all the time, patient, and always looking out for the children under her care. We would recommend her without hesitation for any sort of infant care. A lot of other parents would speak very highly of her as well.

Serving Honolulu...Qiara is an experienced and former infant care teacher at the Cole Academy…read moreDowntown who now started her own program. As a local attorney in town, my family does not know what we would do without her! She has now cared for all three of my children and currently my nine month old. She is incredibly kind, patient and loving with children and truly possesses that "special touch" that allows her to connect with them. My children naturally refer to her as their "favorite Auntie". If you are looking for someone to trust with the care of your most loved one, you have found Qiara. She is responsible, dependable and is passionate about providing a safe environment where your baby will grow, learn and be showered with love!

I would not recommend this day care or so called academy for any infant or child. We had a horrible…read moreexperience with our family member attending there for short time with a teacher that was not caring and staff that only seemed to care about the dollar... not the child. Please do research well and visit there often before you ever think of putting your child there.

I am an Aunt to children who attended this school and I did not feel it was a safe environment for…read morethem or for any other children to attend.

So thankful that we chose Seagull Preschool for our daughter! There are so many great in class…read moreprojects that are teaching her to be aware of her environment, other people, culture, street safety etc. The fun activities and field trips that develop my daughter in all areas! She was behind on her letters entering and now with the help of Aunty Lei and other staff she's up to par and ready for kindergarten. And as a nurse, I'm more than pleased with the very minimal cases of illness in school.

From the owner: Seagull Schools is a private, non-profit corporation that has been serving communities by…read moredeveloping and operating early education facilities since 1971. It is one of the states largest childcare providers, serving approximately 900 children from mixed socio-economic backgrounds. The Schools centers are located in Kailua, Ewa Beach, Ko Olina, Kapolei and Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, and at the Mauna Lani Resort on the island of Hawaii. Seagull also operates a food service program, which prepares over 1,500 meals a day and an adult day service program from its Kapolei site where 50 disabled seniors and 240 children have the opportunity to interact with one another daily.

I have been a member for a few months now, and I LOVE it! I like how the weight room is not as…read morecrowded as other gyms like 24 Hour. No need to wait for cardio equipment or weights. And because it's more of an older crowd, it's way less intimidating. I also like that they have a pool, because I can get a work out in while my sons are at their swim lessons. The vibe here is very low key and relaxing. The staff is very friendly and they have a variety of group classes. The facility is well maintained and clean, and there is free parking!

Nice to have this facility in Kailua. Great place for families. Friendly staff. Exercise equipment…read moreavailable and babysitting available while you exercise. Also swim classes for children and babies. Conveniently located and adequate parking on site.

It's always hard for parents to know whether their child is going to do well with their first…read morepreschool experience. I was very nervous when we started looking for preschool for our then 3 yr old son. I toured a few and felt that Kailua Baptist Preschool would be perfect because from the moment I walked into the office, I could just feel the atmosphere of love and care. There was none of the cold matter-of-fact business nonesense. The sweet ladies here are all about the relationship. Let me just say, as soon as we applied, multiple friends made comments about how much their kids loved that preschool which just solidified for me internally that I made the right choice. . The facility is small but they have such am amazing program. The teachers are outstanding and fully equipped to handle anything toddlers can throw their way. Our son has a very strong will and sometimes can wind me up in a matter of seconds. Amazingly, his teachers and the entire preschool staff have been able to find an individual approach that worked to get him to cooperate and enjoy preschool. He's made friends, went on field trips, and learned his numbers and ABCs. He can spell his name, and recognizes different letters that he associates with the names of his school friends. He absolutely adores his teachers. We will miss KBP next year a lot. It has been such a wonderful experience. I only regret not putting our oldest daughter in that preschool when she was little, and not putting our son in for 5 days a week instead of 2. We highly recommend KBP to all of our friends.

I cannot say enough great things about this school! From the teachers to the office, just all…read morearound amazing people that actually care about the kids & parents. My child had no problems adjusting to going to school here & misses his teachers on the weekend! When I decided to put my child in preschool, I was that parent that was so nervous, hoping I was doing the right thing & I am so glad I did because he is thriving! I highly recommend this school!

Happy kids is a must for any vacation. I use them each time I come to Hawaii and I am never…read moredisappointed. This trip I reached out at the last minute during the Christmas break with very little hope of finding a suitable nanny. They assigned Brittany to us and she was a gem. My initial goal was to put my 5 year old to sleep and have a nanny watch guard in case he wakes up while me and my husband have some adult dinner. That didn't happen. Brittany came prepared to entertain my son in the hotel room for 5 hour (way past his bedtime). She came 3 days during our stay and my some waited for her like he waited for Santa. Standing by the door listening for footsteps. I can't say enough good things about Brittany and happy kids.

Hi Elle and Kelly, Brenda from your happy kids nanny…read moreservices was amazing, showed up on time, listened to our tips on our kids, gave us photo ID up front and bonded with our kids immediately giving us time and comfort to take an adult hike for 5 hours...and she gave us an opportunity to relax to ourselves as a couple and have 5 hours. Happy kids is a great middle man to coordinate the sitter and do all arranging and paperwork. Our children are special needs autistic, and Brenda showed up with a clear plastic carry bag with toys and she knew how to take care of the unique needs of autistic kids. Well worthy investment! Trust is essential when leaving your kids with strangers and even as a paranoid couple we felt 100% at ease with happy kids and Brenda. Michael Pondrom

Our 2-1/2 year old has been attending A Caring Place since he was approx. 5 months old. We've had…read morea positive experience so far. The initial phasing-in went smoothly across a week's span. And then the phasing-in into each new class (ie. from Infant to Toddler) was well orchestrated too, with flexibility. What's nice/convenient is that your child can be at this school from baby-time all the way thru 5/6-years of age. The only part that we felt was sort of "up in the air" was communication from the school during the application process. We visited/toured when we were in our third trimester of pregnancy & submitted an application at that time. We didn't find out until around 3 or 4 months after my son was born (around 6 months since applying) that he would be accepted to the school. So, we scrambled a little to find quick daycare for one month & then eased into the school. This is our only child, so we've learned our lesson for next time around to apply much earlier. We like that there is structure to their days, yet they are able to learn on their own. Our son comes home with a lot of artwork that they've worked on at school...as well as a lot of stories about his day (lunch, snacks, playing, friends, teachers). We also liked that there was a daily report at the end of each day in the Infant & Toddler Too classes. It's nice to get a quick summary of the child's day. We would recommend this school, but be sure to apply early. Oh, and the tuition is ok. It's one of the better rates we found when we were searching for a daycare/school. Of course, tuition is not cheap, but it's do-able.

My Wahine Friday was recommended to me by a friend and it has been a lifesaver!! Stephanie, you are…read moreamazing! I highly recommend My Wahine Friday!! Stephanie is very professional, organized and efficient. She has made my life easier!!

From the owner: What is a Wahine Friday?…read more A Wahine Friday is a "go to" gal or Girl Friday; a wahine who will help you get things taken care of; who you can rely on when you are in need of extra assistance; who acts as a 'jack of all trades' and is capable of doing almost anything; someone you can count on when you are overwhelmed with your own chores and the duties must be done; a wahine who does most of the leg work on a project, but never takes (or gets) credit. Improve Your Life! So many days, with not enough hours in them...and so many things to do! That's where My Wahine Friday can help you! All of those nagging miscellaneous errands, gift purchases or returns, those much needed party supplies, household chores, last minute child care, or maybe the malasadas and coffee for Friday's meeting, and much, much more! With My Wahine Friday's kokua, you are free to concentrate on those things in life you find most important - family, friends, careers, or surfing.

Love this school, both my kids went here. They provide an academic setting in a fun, family way…read more Can't say enough good things about this preschool.