Love this school, both my kids went here. They provide an academic setting in a fun, family way…read more Can't say enough good things about this preschool.

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 really love this school! The whole staff has been so professional, caring, informative and…read morehelpful from the start! My daughter genuinely loves her teachers & classmates, and seems to be really thriving. I personally love all the updates, photos and messages from the staff throughout the day letting us know how she's doing and what she's up to! It's such a relief being able to communicate so quickly and easily with them. They're actually so great about responding! It's been a very fulfilling and wonderful experience for our family thus far at Pali View. I honestly don't have anything negative to say! I am very happy we went with this school and would definitely recommend for parents to check out!

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.

My youngest child just finished her last day here. We are moving, otherwise we wouldn't have…read moretransferred schools. Let's start with the staff. They are all very nice and cheery. My child really enjoyed all her teachers. Mrs. Alyssa and Miss Erin were so good to her and really helped her learn a lot. I'm grateful for the assistant teachers too because I know they helped make school fun for her. The office staff is very helpful and communicated well. It was nice to get reminders and heads-ups. The administration was awesome too. Dr. Gaudi seems to run the school well and make sure his staff and students are well. For us, we are not very religious, but are spiritual. We knew that our child would be exposed to a faith based curriculum and learn about all those things. Personally I was concerned because I want my child to create their own beliefs without much influence. She did pick up things here and there but overall learned great morals and values. In short, although a faith based school, I do not feel that my child was pressured. I appreciate the balance. Overall this school should get a 10/10. Great staff. Great facilities. Etc. Mahalo SMLS!!

As a parent, finding a place where my toddler feels safe, loved, and encouraged to grow was my top…read morepriority, and stepping stones has exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the environment felt warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. The teachers are patient, nurturing, and truly dedicated to each child's emotional and developmental growth. I'm especially grateful for the academy's strong values, kindness, respect, and curiosity are woven into everything they do. The staff not only teach academics and motor skills but also focus on emotional intelligence, sharing, and teamwork. My child has learned so much through their creative play-based learning, songs, and daily structure, and I've seen tremendous growth in confidence, independence, and communication. The facility is always clean, bright, and organized, and communication with parents is wonderful. I love receiving updates, photos, and little notes about my child's day, it shows how much they care and pay attention to every detail. I couldn't ask for a better place to support my child's early learning journey. Stepping stones truly feels like a second home, and I'm so thankful for the incredible teachers and staff who pour their hearts into what they do every single day. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing and high-quality early learning environment!

From the owner: Excellence starts early! We excel in maintaining outstanding facilities, parent communication and…read moreindividualized attention. Full time and part time care is available for children six weeks- five years old. We accept Child Care Connections, Preschool Open Doors, KOKA, CCA/MCCYN subsidies. Enrollment is open year-round.

If you're looking for a private school, but can't afford those big name ones and live on the…read moreWindward side think about the school I have to tell you I have never met more caring, teachers and faculty staff than this school. They truly are a diamond in the rough. You will not be disappointed, especially with Miss Debbie what a sweetheart she is.

A great school!!! I wouldn't send my three keiki anywhere else if I had the choice. Our children…read morehave been reading since Preschool...... The best part of it is that our kids come home raving about Jesus!!! I guess it's not for everyone, but that's why it's a private school and not everyone will be a good fit. Academics are awesome. Our kindergartners are now writing in cursive and reading at the 2nd/3rd grade level . Our 2nd grader has been reading chapter books since 1st grade and already multiplying. Granted we as parents have put in some time helping them with their homework, but that's part of being parents. To set them up for success. If you want a school that will teach your child to love Jesus and others as well as get ahead in academics, this is where you want your child to be. They do push Christian values and we love how our kids are saying our meal prayers since they were 3 yrs. old. Their love for God, Jesus and others is awesome... If you don't want your child to have a really strong Christian base, then maybe this school isn't for your child. Cost is extremely reasonable compared to other private schools. Plus where else can you drop off at 7am and pick up at 5:45 pm with lunch and snacks included in tuition? The staff is very caring especially in preschool... There are two teachers per classroom up to third grade (which) is when kids start to migrate to other private schools... We haven't had a teacher that we didn't get along with. Couldn't have asked for a better place for my keiki...

This is my sons second year at this preschool. I absolutely love this school and his 3 teachers. He…read morehas learned a lot and the teachers really do care about the keiki. I would recommend this school 100%

Teachers have very little early childhood education training. They yell, intimidate, and threaten…read morethe Keiki. Children are given "pink slips" if they cry when their parents leave, have a bathroom accident, or have special needs. The teachers make fun of the parents and spread gossip about each other. Haole director plays favorites with the employees who are related to each other.

Ms. Qiara was one of our daughters caregivers at the Cole Academy a few years ago. Our daughter…read morewas 3 months old and was with Ms. Qiara every weekday for over a year. She is amazing with babies and kids! She is one of those people who seem to be positive all the time, patient, and always looking out for the children under her care. We would recommend her without hesitation for any sort of infant care. A lot of other parents would speak very highly of her as well.

Serving Honolulu...Qiara is an experienced and former infant care teacher at the Cole Academy…read moreDowntown who now started her own program. As a local attorney in town, my family does not know what we would do without her! She has now cared for all three of my children and currently my nine month old. She is incredibly kind, patient and loving with children and truly possesses that "special touch" that allows her to connect with them. My children naturally refer to her as their "favorite Auntie". If you are looking for someone to trust with the care of your most loved one, you have found Qiara. She is responsible, dependable and is passionate about providing a safe environment where your baby will grow, learn and be showered with love!

Le Jardin is the best private school on O'ahu. It is small enough to feel like a close-knit…read morecommunity and large enough to have the resources that students need to remain competitive. The campus is beautiful, the faculty and staff are warm and happy to be there, and the students are overwhelmingly kind. Students study a language from K-12 as part of the curriculum and are immersed in hands-on, experiential learning for throughout the day. Le Jardin is an International Baccalaureate World School that offers not only the IB Diploma Program but also the IB Primary Years Programme and the IB Middle Years Programme for its primary and middle schools. We moved our children here from Mid-Pacific Institute (one of the WORST private schools on the island) and the difference is night and day (they even have 18 more in-school days in a school year!)

This is an EXCEPTIONAL school. It's the ONLY K-12 International Baccalaureate school in the…read morestate. The setting is at the old Kailua drive in site, and it's spectacular. The views are incredible. The staff are great. Helpful and interested in the children's best interest ( as it should be ) and are always available to engage with the parents on their children's education. Although expensive, it's well below Punahou, 'Iolani, and Mid Pac. They do offer financial aid options, yet make sure you apply early because it can take some time to get through the process. Le Jardin does offer athletics as well as a quality education. As a matter of fact, the girl's just won the ILH water polo championship, and the boy's won last year. Le Jardin competes in Water Polo, paddling, swimming, volleyball, basketball, tennis, kayaking and golf. They also compete in the PAC-5 in football, softball, wrestling, baseball and cross country. The gym is fantastic, a tad bit cramped, but very nice indeed. I'm proud to say that my girls will be attending Le Jardin the fall of 2013