About Our Preschool

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 ENROLLMENT

2009 - 2010 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

2010 - 2011 Annual Enrollment/Registration Fee: $200 (confirmed space) 
Monthly Tuition Fee Full time (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM): $625
Part time (7:30 AM – 2:30 PM): $500

Full-Time Tuition includes two snacks and a hot lunch. Part-Time Tuition includes one morning snack 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.

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.

ADMISSONS 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.