I chose to send both of my boys to Pali Preschool and don't regret it at all…read more One has attended since 2020 and is about to enter Kindergarten. During his time at Pali, he has had some amazing teachers that have literally been role models to my husband and I and have even taught us tools and ways to nuture our kids both in and out of school. I honestly wish I could hang out in Ms Sandy/Ms Kacey's class all day and learn myself because they truly teach the kids not just academically, but they teach them tools and mentality to continue using as they move on. We were constantly wowed during the school year of what our son came home and told us he learned at school-- it extends beyond just your basic ABCs and 123s. During COVID, they were really diligent about protocols and keeping classes separated to manage exposures-- in comparison to other schools where our mutual friends sent their children, we definitely noticed a lower level of disruption. My younger child started at Pali for the 2023-24 SY and went from crying every day at drop off with another local daycare to barely saying by to me before running off to play with his equally amazing teachers, Ms Ashley & Ms Mele. They worked together with us to get him potty trained only a month after the school year started at about 2.5 years old. They also perform miracles like getting him to nap on his own with minimal interaction needed, cleaning and going potty without whining, and eating snacks and lunches without roaming around (all struggles we have at home...). Generally speaking, the administration are very engaged from a parent perspective, and you see them also being hands on and helping in classrooms when needed. The hours are very convenient for us and the additional before-/after- school care options are reasonable and great for working parents as well. Curriculum is well rounded and they focus on not just education but exposure and experiences to field trips and activities that keep things interesting and educational for the kids.

I have nothing but good things to say about Pali Preschool! The quality of care and education that…read moremy children received here is unparalleled! The teachers and staff truly care about the kids, and it shows. They go above and beyond to provide a safe and nurturing environment that makes learning fun. My kids actually looked forward to school every day, and if you know my kids, that's saying something! Pali Preschool also lays such a good foundation for kindergarten and beyond. After my son graduated from Pali and entered kindergarten, most of the kindergarten curriculum was a refresher for him, because he already had extensive exposure to most of the concepts (phonics, addition/subtraction, etc.) during his time at Pali. As an added bonus, the regular school hours run all the way until 4:30 (you can pick up earlier if you want, but instruction through 4:30 is included in the standard tuition). If you are looking around at some of the other preschools in town, you'll know that this is huge, because a lot of the other preschools require 2:30 pickup (anything later requires signing up for after school care at an added cost). Another bonus is that they have now brought back a lot of the extracurricular activities that were halted during the pandemic. You are able to sign your child up for a variety of programs including gymnastics, hula, soccer, STEM class, clay class, etc. Such a bonus for parents - you don't have to shuttle your kids to extracurricular activities, because the activities come to them!

Love love this place . My 2 year old son goes here . Also 2 of my nephews and my niece . They love…read moreit here . Teachers are so amazing and caring .communication is excellent . I have nothing bad to say . They really do take care . I'm so glad I chose this place for my son . I was very nervous taking my son to a preschool especially with all these stories now days about day cares and preschool but this school proved me wrong. Highly recommend this place .. && the prices for the tuition is reasonable as well. They accept assistance for child care .

Jikoen Hongwanji Lumbini is an amazing preschool that greatly cares for their students! My…read moredaughter has learned patience, perseverance, and is completely potty trained after attending for a few short months! I am amazed by how warm and welcoming the teachers are and how well they care for my daughter. I despise the yelp review which states her child was mishandled as I feel like it casts a negative view on Jikoen Hongwanji Lumbini. Please look past the review bellow, as I myself had my doubts initially due to this review; however my daughter has excelled in her ability to speak and initiate conversations most children do not even comprehend at her age. I can't thank this preschool enough for how much they have taught my daughter in such a brief amount of time. Not to mention the flexibility of the school which offers early drop off at 6:45AM and late pick up at 5:30pm. Unlike most preschools Jikoen offers 2 snacks, an AM and afternoon, as well as lunch prepared on site- All included in the tuition! For a working mother like myself, the ease of knowing my daughter is being taken care of and not worrying about what to make the night before is amazing! They offer summer school and minimal school breaks which allows for me to go to work and not have to use my leave for senseless days off. I can save my leave days for family vacations, yay! Lastly, I would like to say for all the mothers and fathers looking through these reviews and trying to figure out the best fit for their child, you won't be disappointed! If you want a preschool that gets to know your child's interests, talents, and specific needs then go with Jikoen Hongwanji Lumbini preschool!

MCA has been an absolute HIDDEN GEM of a school for our son. The facility is HUGE, lunch provided,…read morecommunication is EXCELLENT- especially with my sons food allergies- staff was so overly cautious in making sure he wasn't exposed, strong teachings in Christian values and constant pictures and videos of our son throughout the day. Main admin POC, Ms. Lee was the most amazing person I've ever worked with in any of my kids schools- went above and beyond getting school set up with military subsidy, answering any questions we had and just a genuinely kind, friendly face to see :) The teachers were all AMAZING to work with as well. Our son came home singing songs, talking about the things he did with his teachers & showing us all his school projects. Ms. Cami, Ms. Kylie & Ms. Shannon & all the TA's - THANK YOU ALL!! Highlyyyy recommend this school :)

My grandson just graduated from MCA and I must say this is a very loving, caring environment for…read moreyoung preschoolers. I am so happy for the opportunity to bring my grandson here. The teachers really know what they are doing from reading, writing, crafts to PE. Thank you to Metro for all that you instilled in my grandson. Their facility is top notch. Very clean and organized.

My oldest attended Good Shepherd for 2 years…read more The teachers, teacher assistants, director and office manager all participated in my child's growth. They are responsive, professional and caring. Through all the challenges we faced, the staff helped us get passed them. In the first year, the curriculum was just right. He learned the expected ABCs, counting, and proper writing skills, but he also learned many social skills and small things like how to sneeze into his elbow, wash hands properly, speak when asked, etc. They had regular field trips, provided a wide variety of activities like sand play, water play, and free time. During his second year, the curriculum become much more academic and focused on counting, sight words, and math. They also did STEM projects, which I hope they do more of in the future. My son also had regular progress reports which were detailed and informative. Summer fun is also available which had more play elements but they still focused on learning as well. Because my son was a regular student there, they were able to continue emphasis on the areas where he was weakest. For example, my son had to strengthen his writing skills so they focused a lot of time on proper pencil grip and fine motor skills. They also had Amazing Athletes, Soccer Shots, and Ballet as extracurricular/optional activities although I'm not sure if Soccer Shots is still an option. I'm missing a lot of specifics, but the bottom line is that, today, my son is more confident, kind and curious about the world around him. I'm glad he attended Good Shepherd.

This is the Best Preschool to send your keiki to. Our 2 sons, in 2005 & 2012, attended Good…read moreShepherd Preschool and they have benefited from this program and have done excellent academically after leaving GSP. It's an affordable school, with an awesome staff. Ms. Carolyn Gima was a terrific teacher, I'm not sure if she's still there though. You will not regret enrolling your child or children here!

Sending my 3 year old to this pre-school was a great idea. My kid was able to socialize and get a…read morejump start with her ABC's and learn new things. She loves going to school! This preschool takes children aged 2 and over currently but will soon be taking younger children. They also have two prices for children who are potty trained or those who need to be. They do offer a weekly TumbleBus activity and swimming during the summer, May Day and Christmas activities, and recently went on a school trip to the pumpkin patch.

Thankyou Kamehameha Schools Kapalama for hosting the ILH cheering Championships tonite, 10/30/2025…read more Convenient ticket sales on line made entry fast and easy once doors opened. There was a gorgeous full rainbow and a blessing of a light drizzle on our way and while waiting to enter. Beautiful Senior walk and congratulations to seniors and their families with verbal recognition to their parents. Big congratulations to all the participating schools' cheer squads and coaches. Very special for Iolani to place first in all 3 divisions- now that's a fantastic Treat, the evening before Halloween. Glad a couple food booths were available for purchase for those who were hungry. Good sound system, ceiling fans were operating but it was very hot most of the 3 hour competition. Results were ready after the senior walk. November 12@ Blaisdell - state championship.

This is a private school and you need to have Hawaiian blood to be a student here. If you get to…read morethe top of the campus you'll get a great view of the city. There's a guard station at the base of the school. You'll need a legit reason to get on to the campus or they won't let you up. This campus is massive. It's preschool through 12th grade. They even have dorms on campus. The campus is clean and beautiful. I wouldn't want to trek this place by foot as the roads curve up and down. Imagine the workout!

My daughter loves going to school thank you Stepping Stones!! She would give them 5 stars herself,…read morenow that she can count forwards and backwards. My daughter started just before turning 3 so she is in daycare. The teachers are loving and amazing. They have a routine for the kids which is good because my daughter has grown so much & understanding. Routine is so good for her, she knows what to do and what to expect. I feel like the teachers genuinely love and care for our children. They treat us like we are family. All the teachers, even other classes know my daughter and our family. Yes it's a family affair!!! We love to drop her off together! && yes ... they potty train! That's a super plus!!! Admin staff is great too. They took care of ME the first few days! I didn't think my daughter was ready. The teachers carried her away & said "bye mom" && within two days my daughter was like "bye mom." I said my daughter won't sleep during 12:00 to 2:30 pm nap time. Well within a week she was taking long naps. I am amazed at what they do!!! The communication is great with Stepping Stones. There's an app where they share pictures of the day of activities they do, when sleep etc. They remind us when the school is on vacation. They also really value their teachers too, which is a good! There are a lot of safety and health protocols in place that I really appreciate too. They wash hands before going into different areas, if she goes home sick she doesn't go in the next day. (Not part of the review just a heads up: her immune system is getting stronger. She would get sick super often in the first few months so our family is a monthly telehealth family!!!) Location is OK. There is a parking structure that I get stuck in often, which isn't Stepping Stones fault but if I put the ticket in enough times, it eventually lets me out! They provide parking so if I have to go into the lot I can get out free. Also, the machine is broken occasionally. The good thing is there's two entrances. So it's not that bad. If I could I would give them six stars.

I was so happy and lucky to experience such an amazing preschool! Excellent daycare! Building is…read moreclean and spacious. Meal plan is well thought and nutritious. They made my son feel very comfortable and cared for. He learned lot of new things to help him prepare for kindergarten. Highly recommend this place for your kids!

This is the best school I could have asked for. My daughter started here at 2.5 years old. First…read moreyear was the Caterpillar class with Ms Kara who was an amazing and kind teacher. My daughter absolutely loved her and so did I. At 2 years old she made a volcano out of clay, painted it and did the vinegar baking soda experiment. They continued to do science experiments, practice their fine motor skills, learn counting , alphabets, shapes and practice writing. I was flabbergasted at how much of an impressive education she was getting at 2 years old. 2nd year was Cocoon class with Ms Shawn who we also ADORE. So happy and positive and encouraging and kind. In addition to everything she was already learning they learn Hawaiian words and culture. This is a Christian school and the pastor comes to read to the Keiki. They also have Amazing Athletes that comes to the school for an additional and affordable price and teach the kids physical eduacation (soccer, basketball, etc). They learn how to fold and put away their own blankets for nap, they do so much wonderful artwork, learn about culture, just so much to say. One week they learn about sea animals the next week- presidents. It's insane. This year my daughter is in her final year, butterfly class with Mr Mark who is also the director, super easy going and cool and who my daughter also loves. And Ms Verona floats between class and she is also amazing. Basically the entire staff is great. Super small class size. Less than 10 per class. Also the tuition is INSANELY affordable. Most other places I was looking at prior to enrolling were almost double the monthly tuition . I am so grateful and blessed to have found this little gem. I believe my daughter is going to be so advanced when she goes to kindergarten. I'm a very happy Mom.

I have nothing but great things to say about this school. My daughter attended Little Friends for 2…read moreyears and they really helped to prepare her for Kindergarten. The staff Mr. Mark and and Ms. Shawn are really like family. The school is located behind a church and is hard to find from the main road which I found as a huge plus for security reasons.

Summer School Music Program was outstanding. The teachers understand well that those little bodies…read moreneed to move to learn. Children learn better after exercising and this school has it down! Exemplary. I'm hoping they have a morning curriculum where the whole school exercises before class!

We attended a Christmas program for the elementary school students on Friday evening. The school…read morewas festive, the students and attendees were brimming with excitement for the program to begin. 2 lines formed before entry, one on each side of the chapel doors. Lots of seats and standing room was available inside for the program. The lighting was good, sound could've been better but overall, a good experience. My only con for this is the parking. Extremely limited parking is available on the campus and surrounding streets. We parked in the cemetary where there is little to no lighting. And pro tip, only the entrance nearer the school is open to exit after the program ends.

I love seeing the family ho'ike form each community ! The Kumu work so creatively and lovingly with…read morethe keiki, makua and community partners !! Mahalo Keiki O Ka Aina!

Amazing group of nice people!! I was introduced to this nonprofit through a Telon on TV in Hawaii…read more They seem to be very sincere in their drive, and I decided to join in. Although getting to this place was quite an adventure it is very high up on a hill, but nevertheless, it was worth being introduced to such nice people!would definitely donate to their cause again this time being total support of rebuilding and helping out the children in Maui and their families!