Our program
Designed to stimulate, nurture, and educate young children.
Why us
The Best Early Learning Experience
We believe in Proverbs 22:6 to "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."
Licensed, accredited, and administered by the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), State of Hawaii, Dept. Of Human Services (DHS), and the Pacific Union of Seventh-Day Adventists.
Holistic Approach
We emphasize the growth of the whole child, nurturing their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. Our balanced Christian education fosters character development through a variety of stimulating and educational activities.
Passionate Teachers
Our dedicated and experienced staff are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment. They utilize a blend of Creative Curriculum guidelines, Abeka Workbooks, and Adventist Curriculum Creation Kids to ensure each child's success.
Comprehensive Supervision
We prioritize the safety and well-being of every child in our care. Through careful supervision and structured activities, we maintain a secure and engaging atmosphere where children can explore and learn confidently.
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Indoors
We engage children in a variety of indoor activities, including worship and praise, exercise, circle time, songs, story time, science, writing, social skills, music, and art. These activities are designed to foster:
- Creativity
- Physical Fitness
- Social Interaction
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Extracurricular
Outside of the classroom, we provide a variety of recreational activities. Activities like these give kids chances to study and experience in many environments.
- Outside Play
- Water Play
- Field Trips
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Special Projects
We incorporate art, crafts, and special projects to encourage creativity and hands-on learning. These projects often require parental involvement, making them a great way for families to engage in their child's education.
- Creativity
- Hands On Learning
- Parent Involvement
Schedule and Tuition
Preschool Hours
Our preschool operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with punctual attendance encouraged to ensure your child benefits fully from our educational programs. The school year runs from August to June.
- 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- 775/mo
We welcome kids into our 3-5’s program based on their birth year.
Mauna Loa Preschool 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
August 5 – First Day of School, 16 – Family Picnic (Place TBA) Noon Dismissal
September 2 – Labor Day, 11 – Accreditation Visit
October 7-11 Fall Break, 14 – Teacher Work Day (No Students), 28-31 Spirit Week
November 6 – 7 PTC (Noon Dismissal), 11 – Veteran’s Day 25-29 Thanksgiving Break
December 23-31 Winter Break
January 1-3 Winter Break, 6-7 Teacher Work Day (No Students), 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 17 – President’s Day
March 3 – Girl’s Day, 17-21 Spring Break, 24 – Teacher Work Day (No Students), 26 – Prince Kuhio Day
April 2 – 3 PTC (Noon Dismissal), 18 – Good Friday
May 5 – Boy’s Day, 26 – Labor Day, 28 – Graduation Day (Noon Dismissal), 29 – 30 Summer Break
June 2 First Day of Summer Program, 12 – Kamehameha Day, 19 – Juneteenth Day, 30 – Last Day of Summer Program
Vacations & Holidays – Generally we observe all state and federal holidays. Mauna Loa Preschool follows an academic school year calendar. It begins in August and ends in June.
Download a pdf copy of the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar here.
Download the current Parent/Student Handbook here.