My son has attended the green preschool Kailua for almost a year and it has been such a wonderful…read moreexperience. We really wanted a peaceful, creative, and compassionate environment for him to be part of and the green preschool is it. The children all are so very happy and everyone recognizes what a special place our school is. The kids are taught Hawaiian songs, how to sew, paint, serve others, be inclusive, express themselves, and appreciate our beautiful island. All the children are so wonderful to each other and they are so kind to each other. They also work on numbers and letters - it really is the best little school and anyone would be lucky to part of it!

The Green Preschool in Kailua is a hidden gem and it has been life changing for my daughter…read more As a parent, this school checks all of the boxes for me: small class sizes for more teacher student attention, a calming environment, flexible options for pick up, schedules accounting for fewer days per week, fabulous field trips, and an incredible teaching methodology. Aunty Pualani fosters creativity and a love of our natural environment and yet teaches important life skills with painting, baking, sewing, planting, and so much more. My daughter truly thrives here. In the last three months since enrolling, I've seen her gain confidence, become so helpful at home and with her little brother, and learn so much. She's always singing and repeating stories from school and her math skills have improved dramatically since enrolling! The school also provides organic and delicious snacks every day. There is a licensed therapy dog on site that mostly just naps but knows when he's needed and has comforted my daughter on more than one occasion. She adores him and I trust him implicitly. Most importantly, my daughter leaves school with a smile on her face, she's never overstimulated, and she's always eager to go back the next day. So many preschools that I looked into had long hours, little flexibility, large class sizes, and even larger wait lists. Do yourself and your child a favor and try The Green Preschool in Kailua. You won't regret it.

We LOVE everything about Pali View Baptist Preschool. I had no idea where to start when searching…read morefor preschools for my kids, but had heard that many preschools require you to apply almost a year in advance to reserve a spot. Pali View came highly recommended to me by a friend when I was last minute searching for preschools that would be a good fit for us. I did not think we would get in due to our "later than normal" application, but to our surprise we got a spot! The communication from the start was unmatched. I had many questions as this would be the first school my kids were attending and the director, Elyssa, thoroughly answered all my questions and concerns in a timely manner (less than 24 hour response time which was great)! The administration is great, quick to respond and flexible. The school accepts many of the scholarship programs, which is always a great help when paying the tuition. Even without a scholarship, the tuition is reasonable compared to most preschools here on Oahu. We love that Pali View sets a Christian foundation for the students. I am so happy when my kids come home singing songs from chapel, or telling me stories from the bible. The teachers are incredible and share daily updates, photos etc. through the brightwheel app. The teachers are responsive through the app if you have a question in the middle of the day or mornings before drop offs. The school hosts many events from movie nights, art shows and the Harvest festival, just to name a few. They also have super fun fieldtrips throughout the year. The teachers truly care about each and every one of the kids and they also make it a point to get to know the parents. I could go on and on... but if you are considering sending your kid(s) here, you won't be disappointed. This was the best decision we made in our kiddos early education!

We really like Pali View. Our kids talk about their friends and teachers all the time. Our kids are…read moreexcited about going to school, and they continually show us the Bible songs and prayers they learn. We also struggle with the amount of days off at the school. Having two demanding jobs, we are continually trying to take off time for Veterans Day, Election Day, Fall Break, early outs, etc. This makes it impossible to save up any vacation time to do anything outside of the school. Occasionally, I have meetings that start right at 8AM or end at 4:30PM in downtown Honolulu. In these cases, I am doing everything humanly possible to get to or from the meeting and to the school during the 7AM-5PM window. Coming home, If we hit a stoplight or a traffic jam, we are bound to pay them $1 a minute charge. It's exhausting. Each morning, my daughter's classroom asks that we sign her in and then go to her classroom and practice writing her name and numbers each day. With a demanding schedule, this task is challenging. So really a mixed bag. If you can make this work for your schedule, do it! The staff love your children and your kids learn great social skills. Plus they are learning the core Biblical principles. But be mindful of the time challenges as well.

We are so blessed to have found Wee Achievers. The teachers, Ms. Debbie and Ms. Trisha have put…read moretogether an amazing and creative curriculum that put the F-U-N in learning! My shy child was able to flourish, because the teachers are very nurturing and caring. She is also kindergarten ready, because their curriculum incorporates everything kids need to know for kindergarten and so much more! Find pics on their Facebook page. Also visit: www.weeachievers.com

Both my children attended this preschool and it was nothing short of amazing. They learned and…read moreplayed, formed great relationships with friends, and had the best teachers. Debbie, Trisha and Cathie love your kids and just love to teach. I recommend this preschool to anyone with littles. My kids absolutely love school because of them and I'm so happy they had the best preschool experience we could ask for. Being part of the Wee family is really special and your kids go off to kindergarten sad to leave but prepared and ready.

So thankful that we chose Seagull Preschool for our daughter! There are so many great in class…read moreprojects that are teaching her to be aware of her environment, other people, culture, street safety etc. The fun activities and field trips that develop my daughter in all areas! She was behind on her letters entering and now with the help of Aunty Lei and other staff she's up to par and ready for kindergarten. And as a nurse, I'm more than pleased with the very minimal cases of illness in school.

For the last two years our family has been spending a couple months in Honolulu and our daughter…read morewho is four years old has been attending this preschool. I don't even know where to begin but our daughter has grown and learned SO MUCH by attending this preschool. The teachers are absolutely amazing!! From exploring nature, creating beautiful art, to celebrating cultural and national holidays, this school provides early childhood education that is holistic and ensures each child is learning in the way that best suits their needs. If you're looking for a preschool for your children I highly recommend the YMCA Pali Nuuanu Preschool!!

I attended St Mark school late 70s, 80s. Ms Gunderman was the best in K. I hope Jodi is doing well…read more Mr. Tietmeyer came on his first year when I was about 5th grade. Great teacher and volleyball, basketball coach. St. Mark set me on the path for success. I attended St. Louis thereafter. Thank you to all the dedicated teachers there from the past and currently. (Those races we had to the wall and back were the best)​

This is one of the few private schools in Kaneohe, so choices are limited. But I wanted to share my…read moreexperience there. Let me first say that my K-5 experience was excellent with my first child there. My second child who's 2 years younger didn't have any of the same teachers the older had. The turn over of teachers there happen often and frequently. Things had changed. Middle school(6,7&8) is where things started coming into question. My oldest had a horrible experience. Lots of things were said and done, by teachers and people in places of importance, that could crush a child's spirit and confidence. Many conversations took place about the children's academics and the importance of the curriculum. These problems were brought to the attention of the admin and staff. Unfortunately our concern's fell on deaf ears. Our experience there was tainted by the upper grades. Assignments and projects weren't explained well. A teacher said rude comments to the students, breaking their confidence. We met with both the teachers and the admin over the many different things that occurred. Things had become so difficult to discuss with them. At one point my child asked for help/guidance on a project and was told to go ask his parent. I'm sure that's not the expected answer as their tuition is now close to 12 thousand, you would think the teacher could assist him. Two projects really stood out last year. One he was trying so hard to get guidance and help from them. Help from the teacher in charge was minimal, lacked direction and care. This project was worth 15% of his grade. The other project was just as bad. No direction, no help offered from the teacher in charge until the very last days before it was due, as it had been brought to the attention of the other teachers and the admin that students were struggling and now feared negative consequences from the teachers and staff. It was a waste of more than 100 thousand dollars for a supposed good education for the kids. The final straw for me was when a member of the church admin called me, 4 days before the school year ended attempting to discuss the indiscretions. I was asked not to post my opinion on social media and was harassed to the point I was in tears. The church admin demanded my promise not to post anything negative about them. I had already spoken to the school admin and had agreed to let the children enjoy their last days of school. They grew up with these other children and I hated moving them because of that. However It didn't end there, that same day. I was verbally attacked that afternoon and my children practically held hostage, until a member of the staff finished ranting at me. I asked them to move up in the pick up line, as I didn't want this confrontation to continue. But that staff member couldn't let it go. Luckily Hawaii is a one party state and I was advised that if I feel in danger to press video on my phone to record the incident. Yes, the video is legal and I felt ambushed and scared. My children were scared because they couldn't understand why they were not allowed to go to their mother and told to sit back down until the school allowed them to go. There's lots of things that need improvement there. Better communication with the students and parents and a reevaluation of their academic programs and school procedures. The children are held to a dress code but the teachers are allowed to wear inappropriate clothing(crop tops and onesies) presentation counts for a lot. They require the kids to dress out but have no standards for teachers attire. My observations are,this school needs a lot of work. This is only my experience and things that happened to my children therefore this an opinion and in no way slander. I hope you look into any school for a rigorous program, great communication and a nurturing environment. Hope this review helps. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Happy kids is a must for any vacation. I use them each time I come to Hawaii and I am never…read moredisappointed. This trip I reached out at the last minute during the Christmas break with very little hope of finding a suitable nanny. They assigned Brittany to us and she was a gem. My initial goal was to put my 5 year old to sleep and have a nanny watch guard in case he wakes up while me and my husband have some adult dinner. That didn't happen. Brittany came prepared to entertain my son in the hotel room for 5 hour (way past his bedtime). She came 3 days during our stay and my some waited for her like he waited for Santa. Standing by the door listening for footsteps. I can't say enough good things about Brittany and happy kids.

Hi Elle and Kelly, Brenda from your happy kids nanny…read moreservices was amazing, showed up on time, listened to our tips on our kids, gave us photo ID up front and bonded with our kids immediately giving us time and comfort to take an adult hike for 5 hours...and she gave us an opportunity to relax to ourselves as a couple and have 5 hours. Happy kids is a great middle man to coordinate the sitter and do all arranging and paperwork. Our children are special needs autistic, and Brenda showed up with a clear plastic carry bag with toys and she knew how to take care of the unique needs of autistic kids. Well worthy investment! Trust is essential when leaving your kids with strangers and even as a paranoid couple we felt 100% at ease with happy kids and Brenda. Michael Pondrom

Let's just say trusting others with your little human when you're on a holiday as first-time…read moreparents can be a bit...uneasy. That was all put to rest when we made a day reservation with Poppins for our 18 month old while we were on a trip to Hawaii from California. Seamless booking. Thorough checks and waivers upon arrival, and so much care and attention for our little guy who loved every minute. They also cleaned his eating utensils, sent me photos, and documented his day when we came to pick him up. Highly recommend this service!

I found this drop-in daycare for my 11 month old son in Waikiki. I also checked that they are fully…read morelicensed in Hawaii. Expensive at $60/hr with 3 hr minimum but totally worth the peace of mind. These 3 hours gave me and my husband some freedom to explore Waikiki while our son was having the time of his life playing with new toys and watching other kids play. I recommend this place! And will use again if I am visiting in the future.