#ThankYouThursday…read more Seriously! Thank you to all the teachers who are dedicated to the educational endeavours of the students. Special thanks to 4th grade teachers Ms. DeSa and Mr. Manuel. We all know how difficult these past 8(?!) months have been but, these teachers show no sign of falter. EVERY.SINGLE.MORNING they are promptly online and actively engaging with students who have had to readjust to the new form of schooling. Some mornings when I am out walking, I even see their cars on campus. Knowing they probably have their own children to attend too and still manage the learning of multiple students is impressive and worth recognition! Even their communication with parents is consistent. Every time I have had to contact them, they respond promptly and in a timely manner. If something is going on at the school that requires parents' attention, they will send out a flyer or email with the details. Thank you, teachers! Your efforts don't go unnoticed!!

Too much students here for a new school! Should have built…read moreit bigger, considering the big empty space behind the school property!

Teachers are great, funny and helpful, counselors greet you good morning and goodbye. Please note…read morethat an event is happening on November 26 2025. If any counselors or administrators see this, please note that I am a current student here in Kaleiopuu Class of 2026!

no words. i hated kaleiopuu. the students were bullying me, counslers are untrustworthy. no lie i…read morewas kind of depressing in that school but since im in middle school now, its less depressing. my teachers were good though. 1 star for the good teachers.

In Summer 2025, I did a tour of the preschool as I was interested in enrolling my daughter. As I…read morepaid the $100 waitlist fee, my husband & I heard a teacher get frustrated with a child, then used her hand to grab around his face/chin to turn him & raised her voice louder. I called to speak with the director the next day to explain what had happened, & was told all staff will get talked to. I've never heard back from them since, whether it was a follow-up on the incident to prevent a similar or worst situation arising or about the $100 I paid for & they never offered a spot, even as we're going into a new school year.

I can remember looking for a school for my grandsons and reading these yelp reviews and questioning…read moreit. but there is no questioning the school. They have amazing teachers with amazing staff, especially Mrs. Jo She's the best and Mrs. Bobbi we're gonna miss them so much. This is the cheapest school you'll ever find with the best teachers and staff. Highly recommend them thank you so much Trace Academy.

To start with my daughter started preschool (age 2) April 2018 at nuuanu preschool. Loved it but…read moresadly they closed down December 2019. I looked all over between town to Pearl city ( we live in town I work out there) and I came across Keiki Aloha preschool. Walked in met Aunty Cathy and scheduled a walk through with Uncle Troy. After doing the walk through I realized I loved everything about it. Class sizes are small, extremely clean, kids work at their own pace, very very secured and they are big on hugs (so am I)! Uncle Troy made a space to take my daughter right away, we filled out all the papers and pretty much the rest is history. Fast forward a few months my daughter loves school. Talks about everything she's done that day. Sings songs and practices alphabets at home, talks about park (yes the go outdoors to the park), talks about movies and being a princess and so much more... Once you get to the door you have to be buzzed in (again very secure), once child has put away their shoes and they say good morning they go to wash their hands and then join everyone.If you come early enough they serve breakfast. Food is included in the tuition. They do activities, get naps, and even get TV/movie time (yes I approve as my daughter will talk with me about what she watched and explain what is going on), playtime, one on one time (if needed), etc. As a parent I love the fact that they give structure but love...if you are a parent who's not super big on structure this is not the school for you. I appreciate the fact that they will make kids walk in (no carrying as we all have 2 feet), they dont give into tantrums, no toys from home, and healthy (as possible )food options. They let the kids have fun in a safe way. To Uncle Troy, Aunty Cathy, and staff thank you for taking such good care and treating my baby girl like the big girl she is.

We brought our child here when he was 3 years old. The initial introduction to the school was…read moregreat, but something felt off. We were surprised that there was no waitlist for enrollment. During the tour, the director spoke very highly of the school and even mentioned he could help us with tax write-offs. However, just a month after starting, our son was already afraid to return. He preferred to stay home, but due to our work schedule and lack of alternative childcare, we had no choice but to continue sending him. Not long after, he began completely refusing to go. One day, after picking him up, he told me in the car that someone had been bullying him. He had visible scratches on his neck and a bruise on his cheek. We immediately brought this to the teacher's attention, but her exact response was, "I don't know. Talk to your son." We asked the director for an explanation and even requested footage of the incident, but that was the final straw for us. The complete lack of compassion and professionalism made it clear we could not continue here. Not recommended.

My son went to school here from kindergarten to sixth grade. He had some good teachers and some…read moreterrible ones. The worst teacher he had was Ms. Koyanagi for 6th grade. She always gave me attitude when I would ask her questions about my son. I just want to advocate for my child. She needs to do better or be fired. Many parents have come to me about what a terrible person she is.

From when I attended here to now, it has really changed. They cracked down on the bullying. The…read moreteachers actually teach their students. They even try to help them when they need the help. It sounds stupid to say all of those things..but from personal experience, it's really a big turn around. I was afraid to let my child go to this school..but I'm glad I let her anyway. She loves school. She loves to learn. It's always packed during time for pick up. Thank goodness I literally live right across the street. No driving for me!

Our son came from Ka Waihona o Ka Na'auao in Nanakuli and was a founding student at DreamHouse in…read more6th Grade. DreamHouse was a new PCS (Public Charter School). DreamHouse focuses on leadership and identity development, place-based learning, cultural and community engagement, and other approaches that we value. The school was completely bootstrapped for the first few years. After a short time, DreamHouse has secured two fixed property campuses, one for Middle School and one for High School. We have been listening carefully to our son over the years. He just completed 11th Grade and will be part of the first graduating class. He and his classmates have been learning and navigating the constant changes alongside the school community. This past year, everything began to crystallize with the opening of DreamHouse Center (the new high school). Our son has continued to grow and thrive. He attributes a great deal of his development to the Coaches (Teachers/Instructional Leaders) of DreamHouse. He has largely been happy with the school and feels highly supported. There is a great deal of freedom, which also comes with high expectations of their character and leadership development. DreamHouse is not a school designed to be an academic powerhouse or a college prep academy. It was designed to produce quality human beings and community leaders (wherever they go) and leave positive footprints in the world they will explore and touch. What's most impressive is that he has had a well-rounded experiential education and developed social and emotional fluency that we believe is critical for success in life. In addition, his confidence grows each year as a result of his increasing competence in assessing situations, thinking critically, solving problems, and learning. As parents, we have been involved with the school since long before the Charter was granted, and our son joined the inaugural class. If we had any doubts, we would have moved him out a long time ago. He's developed strong and meaningful relationships, and so have we. I'll conclude by saying that while DreamHouse is open to everyone, it is not for everyone (students or families). If you are seeking a traditional school, look elsewhere. DreamHouse is a unique environment and culture. If you're willing to participate fully in an innovative and progressive environment focused on immersive development, please visit the school, experience the environment, and engage the Coaches and school leaders in person. Then, decide for yourself and your family. Please send me any questions, I'm always happy to help. Aloha!

I have two children currently enrolled in DH PCS and they love it so much. They do not want to go…read moreto any other school and have grown tremendously and are developing into very fine and intelligent student leaders. The coaches are supportive and guide the student leaders to be independent thinkers and search for solutions themselves. This may be challenging for some but it shows them how higher education institutions teach. DH PCS is training student leaders to be individual learners who seek out the information for themselves. However, there are numerous opportunities for them to obtain help if needed. Innovative teaching with respect and nurturing is what I like the most about DH PCS. My youngest will be starting 6th grade and I'm positive that he will excel there.

Theres a reason for each star taken off... first of all, the track system! Seems like there are so…read moremany breaks! As soon as they got off Thanksgiving break, two weeks later there's another 3wk break... goodness! Although they really don't have a summer, for every 8wks of school you have 3wks of break and then some. The second star was taken off because the amount of fundraising and money it takes to maintain and run this school. I can see that they do take pride in their school and community but it's crazy! From the time school started up to the Xmas break there have already been about 5 fundraisers. Ya, they got a new playground, that did take the first half of the school year to complete (half of it anyways) and sure the school looks in top shape condition, aside the fact that my sons class room a/c was broken for a month or more... As for the good things about this school, education and teachers. My sons teacher, Ms Pascual is Great! So patient, understanding, holds the classroom attention very Well and she is so kind and generous =) I have gone to this school the later part of my elementary years and I enjoyed it. The vice principal and counselor are from Campbell (where I went to high school) and they are also great, so I am glad my son is in this school. I'm sure kapolei has high standards for their students compared to a lot of other elementary schools on the island.

2 stars is for the 1 teacher, VP and counselor that actually tried to help my child's future…read more I wouldn't recommend this school. I highly recommend sending your child to another elementary school near by or somewhere else but here.

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!!!