Locally owned and licensed by Hawaiʻi DHS — nurturing keiki with aloha in Haleʻiwa, serving families across Oʻahu’s North Shore.
Drop-In Childcare
(Daily or Weekly)
At Ka Hana Pono, we know families sometimes need flexible, short-term care — whether you’re visiting Oʻahu, a local ʻohana needing support, or simply exploring preschool options before enrolling full-time.
Our Drop-In Program (August–July) welcomes keiki ages 2–5 into a safe, joyful day filled with gardening, music, art, storytelling, and outdoor play in our Haleʻiwa classrooms and gardens.
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Ka Hana Pono is licensed for up to 18 children per day.
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Families enrolling children for the school year (August - July) always receive priority.
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Drop-in care is offered on a space-available basis and may not be available on all days.
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Reservations are only confirmed once the registration form and deposit are received.
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If our preschool is fully enrolled, drop-in care may be closed.
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Annual Registration Fee: $100.00 (non-refundable)
Tuition Fees:
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🍃Daily: $135
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🌱Weekly: $625
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🪴Monthly: 10% discount off weekly rate
Diapering Fee:
Daily: $10/day
ʻOhana Discount: Families enrolling siblings receive 10% off the second child’s tuition.
Registration fees are non-refundable and not applied toward tuition.
Deposits apply toward tuition balance but are non-refundable if attendance is canceled.
Because our drop-in and summer spaces are limited and in high demand, registration fees and deposits are non-refundable. This ensures that when a space is reserved, it is held just for your keiki and not offered to another family.
Registration Process
Apply to Make a Reservation for Drop-In Childcare
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Complete the Drop-In Reservation Request Form
– This lets us know the dates you’d like to reserve and basic information about your keiki.
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Wait for Availability Confirmation
– Within 2–3 business days, we’ll review your request and email you either a confirmation of your dates or notice if space is not available.
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Set Up Your Brightwheel Account
– If your request is approved, you’ll receive a link to create your Brightwheel account.
– Through Brightwheel, you’ll have access to registration forms, health forms, invoices, and payments.
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Submit Required Documents & Fees
– $100 annual registration fee (paid once per family, per year)
– 50% non-refundable deposit for the reserved dates
– Health forms (physical exam within 12 months, immunization records + TB clearance)
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Final Payment
– The balance of tuition is due 14 days before your keiki’s first day.
– Payments are made online through Brightwheel only (no cash accepted).
Schedule a Tour / Connect (optional)
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If you’re on Oʻahu, book a visit to see our classrooms, gardens, and come say hi in person.
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If you’re curious from afar, explore our blog and social media for a glimpse into daily life at Ka Hana Pono.
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Wherever you are, we’d love to connect — give us a call or email with any questions.
Family Essentials
🎒 What to Bring
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Lunch + snacks,
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Water bottle
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Extra clothes,
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Blanket/comfort item
🌸 Forms & Documentation Policy
Enrollment Forms
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The registration form must be submitted with the registration fee and 50% deposi
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If your child’s first day is less than two weeks away, the full tuition + registration fee will be due prior to their first day.
Health Forms
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All required health forms and immunization records or waivers must be submitted at least 14 days prior to attendance.
📋 Required Forms
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Registration Form
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Form 14 – physical exam & immunizations (completed by your child’s doctor)
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Early Childhood Pre-K Supplemental Form (completed by your child’s doctor)
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TB Screening Clearance – Forms F & G (completed by your child’s doctor)
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📠 Health forms may be faxed directly to Ka Hana Pono at 808-638-2631. We encourage families to submit health forms early to ensure your child may attend their first day.