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Phase I: Preschool
Nurturing & Innovative Preschool
Kansha Preschool is an early childhood program
with a very special intergenerational component.
Our preschool is co-located with an adult
day care facility operated by Maui Adult Day Care Centers. Each
day, a portion of our activities are shared learning experiences
with the seniors.
Kansha Preschool is designed for families
who want their youngsters to appreciate the richness of lives lived.
The children develop bonds of friendships with the seniors,
and through those bond, gain an appreciation for diversity
and an insight into the challenges we all face as a part of living.
Our Facility
Our classroom accommodates 14 children,
ages three through five, and we maintain a 1-to-7 adult-to-child
staffing ratio. Fronting our classroom is a custom-built tricycle
path, play structure and playground. We have an Intergenerational
Garden area, and a protected lanai for art projects.
Curriculum
The children’s learning experience
is a partnership: We provide the framework, guidance and tools to
engage the children’s
interests in learning and constructing a knowledge base that
is meaningful to them.
We encourage activities where the actions
of the participants (both youngsters and seniors) determine
the outcome. Through these open-ended activities, children learn
cause-and-effect, and develop analytical skills of why and what
if.
Together, we learn about the rich history
and culture of our community; the people – ordinary and extraordinary – who
form our community; and how we can all be positive contributors
to our community and the world.
School Calendar
Our school year runs from August through
June. We are closed Thursday through Monday of County Fair weekend,
Christmas Eve through January 2nd, and the last week of March. Our
holiday schedule follows the State of Hawaii Department of Education
calendar.
Hours of Operation
Our preschool hours are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM,
Monday through Friday except for holidays.
Tuition and Fees
Annual Enrollment/Registration Fee: $175 (confirmed space)
Monthly Tuition Fee Full time (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM): $600
Part time (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM): $550
Tuition includes two snacks and a hot lunch.
Licensing
Our program is
governed by the licensing guidelines of the State Department
of Human Services.
Application for Admission
Kansha Preschool is open to all families
in our community. Children must be three years old and toilet trained
on entry.
Enrollment is on a space-available basis. To apply, please
download our Kansha Application form.
When space is available, we will contact you to schedule a parent/child tour of our preschool. If your family decides that this is the right place for your youngster, the annual nonrefundable enrollment fee is due. You will also receive
your enrollment contracts and required forms, which are due two
weeks before your child begins school. Generally, enrollment
begins on the first working day of a month.
Admissions Policy
Our policy is to admit students of any race,
religion, disability and national or ethnic origin, and accords
to them all of the privileges, programs and activities made available
at the school. Kansha Preschool does not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin,
or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies,
admission policies, financial aid and other school-administered
programs.
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