Now Enrolling for Fall 2026 | Full & Part Time Available

Join Us at Ka Hana Pono in Hale'iwa

Illustration of a preschool backpack used in Ka Hana Pono Preschool materials.

At Ka Hana Pono, your keiki is known — not just enrolled. Our days are built on aloha, play, time in the ʻāina, and the steady relationships that help young children feel safe enough to grow. We're a small, family-run, licensed preschool in Haleʻiwa, and we'd love to welcome your ʻohana.

🌿 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

Preschool children playing together outdoors at Ka Hana Pono Preschool in Haleʻiwa, Hawaiʻi

TUITION & FEES

Monthly Tuition (Aug 2026 – July 2027, Ages 2–5): 5 days/week $1,500/mo 3 days/week $1,025/mo 2 days/week $800/mo. Diapering fee: 5 days $175 3 days $125 2 days $100 per month. Enrollment fee: $200 (non-refundable). Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), submitted with your application and credited toward the $200 enrollment fee — you pay $50 to apply, then $150 at enrollment. Special Offer: enroll by June 30, 2026 to lock in our current rates ($1,350 / $925 / $725) for the 2026–27 year. *New rates apply to families beginning August 2026; currently enrolled families keep their existing rates. Tuition assistance: as a licensed preschool, families may qualify for State of Hawaiʻi subsidies. Explore the Child Care Subsidy Program or PATCH Hawaiʻi. Child Care Connection: (808) 356-5575. PATCH Hawaiʻi: (808) 839-1988. Waitlist: when the program is full, families may still apply; spaces are offered in the order applications are received.

Smiling preschool child exploring a colorful toy at Ka Hana Pono Preschool in Haleʻiwa.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Apply to enroll: Apply online through Brightwheel — this creates your parent account (also used for tuition, daily communication, and updates). Schedule a tour or connect — book a visit to see our classrooms and gardens, or explore our blog and social media; call or email anytime. Confirm — select your child's days (2–5 per week) and complete the required forms in Brightwheel. Secure your spot — enrollment is finalized once Brightwheel shows your completed forms, enrollment fee, and first month's tuition. Required forms: Application, Enrollment Form, and student health forms (completed by your child's doctor) — Form 14 (physical exam & immunizations), Early Childhood Pre-K Supplemental Form, and TB Screening Clearance Forms F & G. Health forms may be faxed to 808-638-2631; submit early so your child can attend their first day. Hours: our licensed preschool day runs 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. We don't offer a half-day schedule, but families are welcome to arrive later or pick up earlier to fit their ʻohana's rhythm. Tuition is based on enrollment (a reserved full-day space), not hours attended.

Children at Ka Hana Pono Preschool caring for plants and learning through nature-based play.

FAMILY

ESSENTIALS

What to bring each day: backpack, home lunch & water bottle, change of clothes (labeled), diapers & wipes (if needed), optional nap comfort item. Enrollment policies: - the enrollment form must be submitted with the enrollment fee and 50% of the first month's tuition to confirm your child's reservation. - If your child's first day is less than a month away, full tuition + enrollment fee are due before the first day. - All health forms and immunization records or waivers are due at least 14 days before attendance. Please review our Parent Handbook for full policies; tuition due dates and holiday/closure info are on our School Calendar.