Learn more about The Preschool at Kapalua
The Preschool at Kapalua has been educating preschoolers since 1980 by trained staff, supported by our Board of Directors and Church Community. In 1936 The building was moved from the plantation being used as a community hall to its current location and served as a church. We offer a faith based curriculum in an ‘ohana setting’ under a monkeypod tree for keiki 3-5 years old. We provide a variety of hands-on activities which are age-appropriate, child-centered, and Christ-centered.
Our goal is to provide each student with experiences that will foster and develop emotional, physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual growth. We appreciate the trust parents put in us as we share the joy of learning and God’s love with your child in a loving, caring, safe, and respectful environment.
We are licensed for this purpose by the State of Hawaii’s Department of Human Services, with a maximum number of students set at 30 per day. Children will be part of a smaller group of 10 children (red, white and blue teams) assigned to a staff member throughout the day in the classroom, outdoors and in other learning experiences for the duration of each school year.
Address
The Preschool at Kapalua
5960 L Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
Contact
Phone: 808-669-5577
Email Address:
info@thepreschoolatkapalua.com
NAEYC Accreditation
Fees – Contact The Preschool at Kapalua for current fees and tuition for full and part-time.
We are a 501c3. Donations are gladly accepted to our address above.
Waitlist – Text or email the following information to be added to our waitlist:
• Child’s Name
• Birthdate
• Parent Names
• Phone Numbers
• Email Address
- Children must be 3 years old and fully potty trained by August 1st.
- Able to pull clothing up and down to use the restroom
- Put on and remove shoes/socks
- Roll up and secure rest mat
- Open and close lunch box and containers
- Wash their hands with soap (20 seconds)
- Wipe and blow their nose
The Preschool at Kapalua Curriculum
- Daily prayer
- Bible stories
- Songs
- Bible verses
- Alphabet recognition
- Beginning phonics and listening skills
- Appreciation of the usefulness of good books
- Group discussions and one-on-one time with staff
- Number and shape recognition
- Sequencing, and simple computational skills
- Experiments
- Observation during outdoor play time
- Nature walks in the Kapalua area
- Quality books and videos to clarify and broaden children’s concepts of the world around them
- Introducing other cultures, including those of Hawaii, mainland USA, North America, Mexico, Europe, Japan, Africa, Philippines and Indonesia, Asia, China, South America, Australia and New Zealand
- Beginning vocabulary in Hawaiian and Spanish is taught on alternating years
- Singing
- Rhythm skills and musical instruments
- Recognition of basic musical notation
- Music appreciation is also interwoven in relaxation music played at rest time
- Developing fine motor skills and each child’s confidence in his/her God-given artistic ability
- Daily opportunities to paint and draw color, beauty, and order
- Art and craft projects are tied to the subjects we are learning about
- The classroom books and environment reflect these objectives
- Developing fine and gross motor skills through organized, individual and group activities
- Emphasizing cleanliness
- Daily routines
- Healthy choices for food
- Appropriate rest and sleep
- Respecting their own body and the privacy of others