Locally owned and licensed by Hawaiʻi DHS — nurturing keiki with aloha in Haleʻiwa, serving families across Oʻahu’s North Shore.
✨ Now Enrolling for Fall 2025 | Full & Part Time Available
Join Us at Ka Hana Pono in Hale'iwa
🌿 Locally owned + ʻohana-run
🌿 Fully licensed childcare center (ages 2–5)
🌿 Rooted in the Hawaiian values of aloha, pono, and ʻohana
Our program is:
✔ Inclusive of all families
✔ Culturally and spiritually diverse
✔ Focused on emotional literacy, empathy, and ʻāina-based learning
Small Groups, Big Care
We intentionally keep class sizes small to ensure every keiki receives individualized attention.
Enrollment Notes
👶🏾 Children may begin at age 2
🚫 Potty training not required
💛 Monthly diapering fee for keiki in diapers (to support the extra care this stage requires)
Full-Day Program, Flexible Arrival/Departure
Our licensed preschool day runs 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. We don’t offer a half-day schedule, but families are always welcome to arrive later or pick up earlier to fit their ʻohana’s rhythm.
Note: Tuition is based on enrollment (a reserved full-day space), not hours attended.
Monthly Tuition
Aug 2025 - July 2026
Children Ages 2–5
5 days/week: $1350/mo
3 days/week: $925/mo
2 days/week: $725/mo
Diapering Fee:
5 days/week: $150/mo
3 days/week: $100/mo
2 days/week: $75/mo
Enrollment Fee:
$200 (non-refundable)
Tuition Assistance
Ka Hana Pono is a licensed preschool, which means families may be eligible for tuition assistance through the State of Hawaiʻi and other partners.
To learn more about available programs and how to apply, visit:
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📋 How to Apply
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🖨️ Subsidy Application (DHS-911 PDF)
You can also explore additional financial aid options through PATCH Hawaiʻi, or call:
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Child Care Connection: (808) 356-5575
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PATCH Hawaiʻi: (808) 839-1988
Waitlist
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When the program is full, families may still apply, and we maintain a waiting list. Spaces are offered in the order applications are received.
Enrollment Process
🪴 Step-by-step guide for families.
1. Apply Online
Submit your application through Brightwheel. This creates your parent account, which you’ll also use for tuition, daily communication, and updates.
2. Schedule a Tour Connect
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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.
3. Confirm
Select your child’s days (2–5 per week) and complete the required forms in your Brightwheel account.
4. Secure Your Spot
Enrollment is finalized once Brightwheel shows your completed forms, enrollment fee, and first month’s tuition payment.
📋 Required Forms
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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.
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Family Essentials
🎒 What to Bring Each Day
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Backpack
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Home lunch & water bottle
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Change of clothes (labeled)
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Diapers & wipes (if needed)
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Optional nap comfort item
🌸 Forms & Documentation Policy
Enrollment Forms
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The enrollment form must be submitted with the enrollment fee and 50% of the first month’s tuition to confirm your child’s reservation.
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If your child’s first day is less than a month away, the full tuition + enrollment 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.
✨ Please be sure to carefully review our Parent Handbook for Ka Hana Pono’s full policies.
🗓️ Families can find all tuition due dates and holiday/closure information on our School Calendar.
