My son has attended piano lessons for almost 5 years. His teacher is very enthusiastic and…read moreencouraging during my son's lessons. The teachers put in a lot of effort for the student's recitals for Spring, Halloween and Winter. The prices are reasonable and my son takes his lessons both in person and online. His teacher is very experienced and I have the upmost confidence in her teaching abilities.

Great small business. Good piano and Japanese class. Their group classes are so fun, they also give…read morea free trial lesson!

Love my time a Zafa. My first class was the drawing introduction. Julia is such a great mentor and…read morereally takes the time to breakdown the techniques. I never thought I could progress as much as I did. I will definitely be taking more classes as they're offered!

William Zwick studied in Italy to learn classical realist painting. His studio is open on most…read morefirst fridays and is located in Chinatown. I took his Sargent Master copy class of 8 sessions where we learned John Singer Sargent's method of portraiture. I paint primarily watercolor en plein air landscapes and this class is classical oil painting using charcoal value studies and color studies to develop an oil painting. As an artist it is important to continually challenge yourself and this was exactly what I needed. Mixing colors on the palette, learning to see and record what you see, was training in observation, painting technique, and color mixing. William is a good teacher, never imposing but always giving instruction. The other students had taken many more classes and were more seasoned, so they more progressed quickly, but I feel like this was an advantage because I didnt know because I hung tough to mix the right colors.

Our son has been attending KOP since turning 3, attending two days per week. The school is a great…read moregentle entry to a preschool setting for those not looking to go full time, but instead to introduce little ones to school structure and social interactions. Our son absolutely loves the school, his teacher, and classmates.

Kīlauea Ohana Playschool is a hidden gem that we found at the perfect time for our 3-year-old…read more Can't recommend enough to families looking for part time schooling!

I enrolled my son last year in their afterschool program. They meet once a week and build with…read moreLegos. My son enjoys it and I asked him this year if he wanted to continue and he said YES! I don't know exactly what he builds or does, but he's having fun and the price is reasonable. My only suggestion would be to provide parents with pictures of what the kids make and share it through email or private website. The kids do bring back a paper of what they did for the day, I would just like to see what my son's creations looked like.

They seem to take on too many children. I volunteered for a few sessions while my son was in the…read moreprogram. They were short-handed and asked for volunteers. The "instructor" was young and had no experience working with K-3 students. There were about 15 children and she was way too quiet of a speaker for most children to even hear her let alone focus. She had them sit in the beginning of instruction and told them the lesson for the day. It was obvious though that she lost most of them within 10 minutes. By the end of the "lesson" (maybe 20 minutes or so) even the most concentrated learner had tuned her out. Then the building portion was in groups. Many fought over - well just about everything and she had no control or insight on how to deal with all of that. There were about three little boys that would run outside of class and she didn't even notice. I had to run outside to bring them back in. I just can't get myself to register him again. He can build at home with his friends and family.

The week after my review was posted, the school director (Maria) cornered my husband one day when…read morehe was picking up our daughter. Maria pulled them into her office and questioned him about my review (which he knew nothing about) and told him that I was violating a school policy. He reacted very poorly and, coincidentally, the Seagull's CEO was onsite and within earshot so she got involved, too. When I met up with him later, he seemed very shaken up. He was worried that my review was going to get us kicked out of the preschool. FYI: The federal Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 (CRFA) makes it illegal for businesses to use standard "gag clauses" in consumer form contracts that ban or punish negative reviews. Under the CRFA, a company generally cannot use contract fine print to bar you from reviewing them, impose a fee or penalty for a bad review, or force you to give up ownership of your review content. Going back to the school director, I was very angry at how the situation was handled. Why didn't she send us an email and request a meeting? At the same time, I was not surprised by the poor communication. She was never in her office in the mornings when I dropped off my daughter, and she wasn't there in the afternoons either. The entire situation was extremely unsettling. I immediately contacted our former preschool to see if we can re-enroll our daughter. That same evening, we received an email from Maria telling (not asking) us to meet her and the CEO the following day. At the meeting, the CEO questioned me on why I didn't follow the complaints protocol laid out in their policy handbook. I told them that the protocol did not provide the proper channels for me to express my concerns. I asked them directly if they were penalizing me for my review or asking me to remove it, to which the CEO immediately said no. However, they said that my husband's inappropriate behavior definitely violated their policy on parent-teacher conflicts. They released us from the contract with a refund. The date on the check was from the previous day which told me that they had made the decision very quickly. Although the entire experience was stressful, I also felt very relieved. My daughter was NOT happy there and I was starting to worry about her mental health. Even though the school "encourages" parents to be involved with the kids' education, we received very little updates from our daughter's teacher. There were no daily updates or communications on activities, which we were used to from her former daycares and preschool. Instead, photos and updates were sent via the Seesaw app only every other day at 9pm. The two teachers I interacted with both looked like they hated their jobs. My first impression of the director, Maria, was that she was very anxious and stressed out. Nothing about her said "leadership" or "seasoned educator." She proved my intuition correct when I saw that she had looked at my LinkedIn profile the day before our final meeting. My kids have been at 4 other daycares and I've never had a teacher stalk me on social media in this manner. This was THE worst school I've ever stepped foot in and I had attended public schools in Brooklyn and Baltimore (IYKYK).

We are very happy with our experience at Seagull Schools…read more The teachers foster a welcoming environment by inviting parents into the classroom for drop-off and pickup. Being able to see our son's work and connect daily has been great, and it's helped created a network among the families. A special thank you to Ms. Sharmaine, Ms. Stefani, and Mr. Shane in the Manukai 1 classroom for their phenomenal dedication and kindness. The end-of-year presentation was a testament to how much each child has grown under their care. Most importantly, our son loves his school, his teachers, and his friends. Hearing his joyful stories at the end of the day says it all.

It's been ages (2019 covid era) since my kids attended this school. Funny thing happened this year,…read moreI was driving down Kalanianaʻole Hwy by Kalani where Aunty Lori flagged me. The boys pointed out this crazy lady waiving and said look its Auty Lori!. I have nothing but love for this school. Thank you Aunty Lori, Ms. Sue, and Ms. Cory for being great mentors for my kids. I am forever grateful.

We cannot say enough great things about Kilohana preschool. The staff is top notch, the facilities…read moreboast ample space for learning and play, the environment is nurturing and creative, and they have the best newly renovated and shaded playground! Our daughter is in red door w Ms. Naomi and loves it. She often brings home crafts and shares about her fun day at school. Ms. Naomi has such a wonderful caring and kind demeanor about her. You can tell she loves her children and vice versa. She is wonderful w the children and we feel so lucky to have our daughter in her classroom. Auntie Lori, the school's director is awesome. She works hard to make sure the school is run safely and efficiently. She is super on top of things and is great w communication. She seems to go above and beyond her required duties such as submitting and obtaining various grants for the school and never missing a single day of school! The chapel is an added bonus as the kids get the opportunity to learn some wonderful songs and perform quarterly for the school/church. Overall, we are very happy that we decided to enroll our daughter into this program. Every single teacher and staff member exudes kindness and patience and seems generally vested w/ the well being of the children. The school stresses compassion and empathy for others while raising strong, resilient children. Thank you Auntie Lori, Ms. Naomi, Ms. Soo, Ms. Gwynn, and Ms. J for taking such good care of our littles and preparing them for kindergarten!

My daughter really enjoyed Charm School and learned so much! We could really tell the difference in…read moreher table manners as well as the way she carried herself. The teachers are wonderful and really give their undivided attention to each student. Thanks Charm School!

My 11 year old son is typically a very well mannered child. When I told him about the etiquette…read moreclass that Art of Charm offers through Living Social, he expressed that he will like to attend. Therefore I purchased the living social deal for $21.00 and called Art of Charm school to schedule a lesson. I talked to one of the business owner (cannot remember the name) and she told me that the lesson will be held on either Apr 26 2014 or May 3 2014 from 10:00 to 11:30 am. I scheduled the class for May 3 2014 and she proceeded to take down my contact information. On May 3 2014, we showed up at 9:50 am and waited and waited. There was another family who had also signed up for their daughter to attend the etiquette class. We both waited until 10 am and there was no sign of anybody from Art of Charm School. We then kept calling the number posted on the Art of Charm School website to see if we can get a hold of someone to find out what is going on. Finally at 10:20 am, somebody from Art of Charm called us back and told us that the class had been cancelled as of May 2, 2014. She said that they had sent out an email on Friday May 2 evening to inform about the cancellation. However they were not expecting my son as my son's name was never on the class schedule. At that time, I was pretty livid. On a consumer's point of view, I understand that it it inevitable to cancel a class session at times. However it is extremely poor customer service to not have my son and the other family's daughter's information entered into their schedule at all which led them to NOT contact us about the cancellation. When I expressed to them how unsatisfied I was, they did not offer to remedy the situation by offering us a free lesson or discount of some sort. As a school who named themselves Art of Charm and teaches young children on etiquette, I feel 100% confident to say they have FAILED miserably.

Your business is truly impressive, and the quality of your work reflects a high level of dedication…read moreand expertise. It's clear that you are committed to excellence, and it shows in every aspect of what you do.

Best hidden gem preschool in Nuuanu! Let me preface this by saying I am not a trusting person, and…read morethis is not our first childcare facility. However, I am completely satisfied with Jumpstart. My daughter started halfway through the 2 year old year, and she is in the 4's class now. The enrollment process was quick and easy. The owner/director, Sherri, is very responsive, thorough, and nonjudgmental. All my daughter's teachers have been loving and great with communication (in person, through texts and calls, as well as an app). They also helped us a ton with potty training. The school itself is well located, ample parking, spacious airy classrooms, and lots of outdoor space. They have a good balance of play and academic curriculum. It is small and family-like. It is secular and not a part of the temple/synagogue. The school has followed COVID protocols to the T and remained open through the pandemic with only minor schedule changes, which is not an easy feat. As a single parent I really appreciate this preschool for keeping my daughter safe, socialized, and learning!