My son attended MPP for a little over a year and had a great experience! He learned a lot and most…read moreimportantly, loved going to school. He had some struggles at times, but the teachers and staff there were so patient and supportive. They continued to work with him and help him improve. He always felt loved and that everyone cared about his success. We are so appreciative of all they did for him in preparation for Kindergarten. Besides the great staff, some other things we really liked about the school were: -School events that parents were able to attend, such as their Christmas program and graduation. -The school is very safe with a keypad code needed to enter, along with security cameras throughout. -User friendly app. Almost everything is done through Procare, including signing your child in and out, paying your tuition, and updates from the school. -Constant communication from the teachers and staff. It was nice to get digital updates if something happened (pictures too!), as well as verbal updates when we would pick up our son. -Nice open AND covered area for the students to play on. There is a nice play structure, along with a new bike path for the students to play on outside. There is also a large covered area that the students can use if it is raining. Our son is definitely going to miss this school and his teachers. He had so much fun learning about different topics (he was always excited to share what they learned about that day in the car ride home) and grew a lot as a person. We are so glad we decided to send him here and would recommend this school to anyone!

All three of my children attended Mililani Presbyterian Preschool and my youngest just graduated…read more We had a wonderful experience while being enrolled there for the past 7 years. We will really miss this school so much! It is hard to believe that I won't see the staff there on a daily basis anymore. :( Everyone is fantastic. The teachers are so patient, loving, supportive & kind. You can tell they really care for children and my children have always felt so safe and loved. The administrative staff are very organized & friendly. They do a lot of fun things for the kids and there are lots of opportunities for parents to join in on the fun. (I loved volunteering for the different events) Tuition may be a bit more than others in Mililani, however, it's worth it!! The campus is great! One thing I loved was that the building is secure, so parents needed a special code to enter. It's not like the other preschools where anyone can just walk in. There is also a big lawn for running, an updated playground, a bike path and a big covered lanai for rainy days. The classrooms are big in comparison to the other preschools I've seen and are very clean and orderly. The classrooms also have their own outdoor covered lanais. It really is just an excellent school all around and we were very happy with our experience.

Beware! Alphabetland Preschool prides themselves as a family-owned and operated business YET lack…read morethe sense of compassion and professionalism. The owner's son, Kyle is unable to empathize with families like myself because we are just $$ to him. Make sure you thoroughly read the application before signing because apparently, they (Administration) will use it against you should you have an issue with them. This review solely based on my experience with them. I, along with my siblings & now my children have attended & graduated Alphabetland Preschool (Waipahu Location). It was my child's first day back to school since last year, and after dropping her off to her class, I went into the office to make payment for the month. Although I was aware of the late fee for late payment and with the 10th being over the weekend, I asked the office staff (which then asked Mr. Kyle ARIZALA for permission to do so). Please keep in mind that my family's co-pay for tuition is $11.00 and this was my first time asking for leniency. Kyle was very stern on being unable to possibly waiving the $50 fee- making a strict example of how if I was an exception then he would have to make an exception for everyone else. I felt I was being treated very poorly by a member of administration- He didn't want to hear me out or perhaps even bothered to provide other options to this issue. Kyle insisted, I should have figured it out. I wrote an email addressing my concerns and in return was given a hand-delivered letter by my child's teacher the following day in response to my email. I've spoken and asked the teachers and aides about him, and I have not heard ONE positive attribute in regards to Kyle. So FYI, any issue presented to management is considered "confrontational" and deemed grounds for dismissal. What a joke! Someone enroll Kyle in a Public Relations class so he can learn how to efficiently deal with people.

I love this school! My girls are still attending here but I want to talk about the teachers that…read morethey had last year. My daughter learned so much from Ms. Nelsy (4 year olds teacher) while only being in her class for 5 months. She entered late because I originally had her in the HCAP (free preschool) but was approved for POD and was able to choose this school for her. At first, she didn't know how to write her name, count to 50, recognize letters, but then I was so proud to get her end of the year report card because she was able to do all of that. My daughter does tell me she misses Ms. Nelsy but now she is in the big girl class with Ms. Ancheta and I'm sure she's going to learn so much more! I think they're teaching them how to read which is amazing because she will be ahead when she enters Kindergarten the next school year. My other daughter had Ms. Charmaine (2 years old class) and I'm telling you that she's definitely a teacher you would want for your 2 year old because she has so much PATIENCE. My daughter was crying all day the first couple days. Sometimes she would even throw a tantrum to come home with me, it was so sad BUT I had to drop her off everyday so that she would get used to it and she did. Couple months in, she was just walking right into class like a big girl. Ms. Charmaine also helped me with potty training. My daughter was already trained with us at home but I was afraid she would have accidents at school so she would go in diapers but finally I asked Ms. Charmaine if she could help me and if it would be okay if my daughter wore underwears instead of diapers to school. She had a few accidents the first couple days and then after that, she was finally potty trained at school too. So thankful for Ms. Charmaine. My daughter's teacher now is Ms. Ashley (3 Year Olds Teacher) and she does mention that she will cry when Ms. Charmaine picks up the 2 year olds in the mornings and she's left behind but after that she's fine. She is having so much fun in Ms. Ashley's class and she actually says her name too "Mommy I go Ashley's class" it's so cute. I can't wait to see how much she will learn.

This is an appreciation post for MISS DANIELLE of the Explorers class. My son has been struggling…read morewith potty training and communication amongst other personal struggles and she has been such an incredible teacher and support through it all. I am single and first time mother of a boy and there are so many instances where I feel helpless and at a lost for giving my child the best care and while reassuring my son of what he should know, she always makes it a point to check in with me to support me. She is the perfect bridge between school and home. We sat down for a meeting to discuss what I wanted out of my son's education and as soon as we did, there was a shift at school and my son was capable of a number of things he had been struggling with prior. If there's any reason at all to choose this school, it is for her. Miss Danielle is the reason I stay.

When it was time for me to return to work at 8 weeks, we struggled to find a daycare for my sons…read moreage that had an opening. By some miracle, stepping stones had an opening! Everyone was so friendly and knew my child's name and he loved them back. He smiled and got excited to spend his day with them and even saying goodbye, which to me was a good sign. This place was ALWAYS clean, never had any funky odors, and even the other parents where so friendly in passing. Toys, high chairs, counters, etc were always clean - I'm honestly not sure how they do it! Entry is gated with an access code and parking is located a short walk away. Teachers plan fun art activities with the children that get sent home for you to keep. Teachers update you throughout the day with diaper changes, feedings, and my favorite - photos - to see how their day is going, through Pro Care app. The ONLY reason we are no longer here, is because we couldn't afford it. We don't qualify for any kind of assistance and the cost was starting to add up for us. To the entire team at Stepping Stones Waipahu - we greatly appreciate the care you took of our miracle baby!

If you're looking for a caring and nurturing environment for your child then Wahiawa Baptist…read morePreschool is a school to consider. My 4 year old daughter attended this school and had a wonderful time. The staff is excellent and the children that attend the school are well behaved. I was looking for a school that has Christian values as well as academics. The teachers at this school shared bible stories and incorporated songs and worksheets as a supplement. Every Wednesday, they would go to church and sing bible songs. My daughter has learned bible verses and memorized them with the help of her teachers. I found it very exciting that the teachers taught my daughter how to pray before meals in English and in Hawaiian. They taught my daughter how to spell and write her name. It was not recommended that she knew how to spell her name when she was first enrolled being all children learn to write at their own pace. After 3 months of practice, she is able to identify the letters in her name and spell it independently. They talked about the calendar and the weather. My daughter would announced both to me every day. :) Once a month, she went on a field trip with her class. She was able to visit the Wahiawa Fire Dept., a trip to the Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch, and the Waikiki Aquarium. All the children wore teal colored Wahiawa Baptist Preschool shirts. It was worn 4 days out of the week. On Fridays, the children could wear their own choice of clothes. They provide a morning snack for the children. They give the children food like string cheese, cereal, fruit, milk, veggie snacks, and yogurt. The school does not cook their own lunch. Although, lunch is catered through Marian's and their is a menu given for each month. Lunch is $4.00. On Fridays, Little Ceasar's Pizza is available for lunch at $2.00 (2 slices and a juice pouch). I usually packed my daughter a home lunch. They encourage healthy foods which is a plus! After lunch, they have rest/nap time for an hour and half. A mini cot is provided. The end of school day is 2pm although there is an option of having your child stay in school until 5pm. My daughter was sent home with 2 books everyday and a reading log. When she read 50 books, she earned a treat. I like that they give incentives to their students every time they reach a goal. It gives the child a chance to earn something while at the same time enjoy their reading time at home with family. This school participates in helping the community from having a canned food drive to hygienic products. They are very generous in wanting to help the community which is great for teaching children random acts of kindness. Recently the children had a Christmas Pageant. There were at least 35 children participating in the pageant. Each child had a part to play (Virgin Mary, Joseph, the 3 Wise Men, shepherds, and animals). The whole program was so organized. All the children were so well behaved and memorized their lines. At the end, all the family and friends were invited to have dinner in their fellowship hall. It was a fun and memorable experience! I would highly recommend this school for families looking to put their child in Pre-K and Kindergarten. The staff are professional and friendly. The families that send their children to this school are very involved in their children's education.

School teachers are unnurturing. Child was mistreated and they did nothing…read more School staff bullied child for being sick while in their care and child was afraid of them afterwards. BEWARE!!! GO ELSEWHERE!!!

So I have had now 3 children in preschool at any given time over the past 2 years and when I first…read morewas told about Stepping Stones by a friend who had children enrolled I was still a little skeptical because of a huge ordeal I had just gone through with another preschool. We had such a bad experience that I think we were way over protective at that point but the staff at Stepping Stones Aiea was more than comforting. I called one day and spoke to the director Ms. Carmen and explained our situation and how we were extremely desperate to get our 2 girls into a school that not only we liked but accepted under 2 year olds (such a hard thing to find these days lol) but anyway she invited us there for a walk through right away and explained everything we would need to know. When we first started we had an issue with one of the teachers that was from another school, that we reported to department of licensing and Ms. Carmen made sure while the investigation was underway she was never with my children and then in the end she was moved out of the school. Ms. Carmen was very helpful and very understanding. First off I loved how clean and organized the school is. Parents don't wear outside shoes in the school. You take it off by the door or wear a shoe cover. Every afternoon around 4ish you see teachers sanitizing all the toys and shelves, I have seen them literally sanitizing each and every little toy one by one. With so many little ones in that school I feel that this is one of the most important things and I love how well they do it. You walk in at the end of the day and you can just smell how clean it is. Secondly I love that it is locked and you need a code to enter the building. The last preschool my kids where at you could walk in and go into a class all without anyone seeing you. there was a front desk which no one was every at so it was very scary with how loose the security was. I love that I can leave my kids here and walk out knowing that no one who is not supposed to be in the building will get in. My youngest child has health issues which restricts her from eating certain foods and when I was applying for them to start attending I told them about this. I was required to bring in a doctor's note, which was perfectly fine and then they were able to accommodate her. This school does not provide lunch; we bring home lunch daily but they do provide 2 snacks daily. Due to her being in the toddler class, she was 17 months at the time she started, she was given a high chair with her name and food restrictions on it so that she couldn't take others foods or the kids can't share. The director even bought other items of food to replace the food she can't have on days they had the items. There was an issue with the daily reports on the parent post where it looked like she was given food she wasn't allowed, but it was a misunderstanding and Ms. Carmen made it so we would get a photo of her eating each meal to have peace of mind. They really go above and beyond for the children in their care and the parents. You can tell that they love what they do and that they truly are in the right field of work. My oldest daughter no longer attends as she goes to DOE now but she loved her teachers and still talks about them and we had to put photos up in our home to help her feel better about no going there anymore. I would recommend this school to everyone I know as they have been nothing but the best for our family and we are so happy we found them when we did, only wish we found them sooner :)

Both of my kids have and are currently attending here. Very pleased with the wonderful…read morecommunication between administrators and staff. So far, we've enjoyed many of the teachers, Ms. jaime being the best one yet! She is fabulous and truly was such an amazing teacher to our child. They are accommodating with various allergies and have great communication with parents. I would highly recommend.

Our son just finished his first year of pre-k at Iroquois Point Preschool and we were just so…read moreimpressed! We love the security of the location - within Iroquois Point neighborhood where you have to go through a security gate to enter. It gave us peace of mind knowing our son was somewhere safe. He attended 2 times a week for 3 hours a day and we just loved the program. There were about 12 students in his class and two teachers, a great student/teacher ratio. His teachers were so sweet, kind, and communicative during the entire year. They use the Brightwheel app to send us pictures of our kids during the school day, send home important reminders, etc. Communication with them was top notch and we never had a problem reaching them with questions we had. They had several field trips including the pumpkin patch, the goat farm, and a fire truck visit. He still talks about all of those experiences! My son learned to recognize the letters in his name, write his name with help, count, say the pledge of allegience, and more. He has grown so much in just a year. At the end of the year, they sent home a beautiful portfolio of all of their work broken down by month or theme. It was so sweet a wonderful parting gift. Mahalo Christina, Mr. Kristy and Ms. Kerenza for a wonderful preschool experience!

Wow, what can I say about this Preschool! My son went here 10 years ago, and it prepared him for…read morekindergarten! All of the teachers are amazing! I would recommend this school to anyone that is looking for a great educational start for their child. Bravo IPPS!!

best staff and school for my kids,highly recommend this school.there's a saying says you learn from…read morethe best,you will always do best.God blessed this good heart teacher and leader,may our good lord bless them all.

Can't say enough great things about this preschool. Amazingly caring and skilled teachers, aides…read moreand admin. Our family had such a wonderful experience with our daughter attending here. She's learned so much and has made great friends.

Grace Fellowship is a great all around preschool. We sent both our children here and every teacher…read moreand staff were fabulous with them. They were all very welcoming, consistent, organized, and nurturing! I always worried about my kids and their progress but they always communicated with me with any concerns or updates. I love how clean their facilities are and how thorough they are with their Covid procedures to ensure everyone's safety. Because of the added measures that took place for the school during Covid our teacher was so kind to provide pictures and video clips from time to time of our child's progress or activities they did! It's been a blessing for sure!!

By far is the best preschool, ever! You won't be disappointed. Teachers and staff are amazing. My…read moredaughter enjoyed preschool and always looked forward to going. All of you will surely be missed. Thank you! Off to kindergarten