If I could leave a million stars for Little Footsteps Daycare, I would…read more When I was in search of a full-time, licensed, daycare provider for my 1-year-old daughter, I stumbled upon Little Footsteps through the PATCH website. With limited options in the community, finding a reliable, caring, and safe childcare provider that is a good fit for your child is challenging. We got really really lucky with Mrs. Zane and Little Footsteps Daycare. From the very beginning, Mrs. Zane made us feel welcome and supported. It was clear that she genuinely cared for the children in her care and spent a lot of time to create a safe and nurturing environment for them. Mrs. Zane is knowledgeable and has decades of experience caring for young children. She incorporates play, learning, structure, and creativity into each day. The activities and topics are thoughtfully planned and age appropriate. My daughter has gained so many new skills and thrived under Mrs. Zane's care. She is also patient and communicates honestly and frequently (this was important for our family as I've had some poor experiences in other daycare providers prior to Little Footsteps). Another positive (and important for our family) was that the daycare is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood with ample street parking for pick-ups and drop-offs. We were so grateful to have found such a wonderful provider and would highly recommend it to any family that is looking for a high-quality daycare.

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!

Our son has been attending KOP since turning 3, attending two days per week. The school is a great…read moregentle entry to a preschool setting for those not looking to go full time, but instead to introduce little ones to school structure and social interactions. Our son absolutely loves the school, his teacher, and classmates.

Kīlauea Ohana Playschool is a hidden gem that we found at the perfect time for our 3-year-old…read more Can't recommend enough to families looking for part time schooling!

One of the best things about moving to Hawaii Kai is finding this gem of a preschool! We send both…read morekids here and have been so happy with their learning and development. Why we love it: Curriculum - kids learn phonics, a lot of song based learning, have supplemental workbooks and activities to learn numeracy and Sight Words to help facilitate reading. Classrooms - teachers are always super positive and welcoming and the school is incredibly clean (kids have indoor and outdoor shoes). Kids also have outside play built into their schedule in a super nice fenced in playground. Potty training is also very supportive, there's not a hard deadline and teachers work with parents to help support the kids. Happy Bento delivers to the school to help take one thing off the parents plate (Home lunch is welcome too). Lillio App has also been great to see pictures and videos throughout the day and for communicating with teachers.

We have been so grateful to find Kinder Kids International after our unexpected move to Hawaii. The…read moreschool is small, clean and beautiful. The director, Ms. Mandy always makes herself available and knows every parent and child personally. Our teacher, Ms. Dawn has built such a great connection with my daughter, and knows how to redirect her in a fun and loving way. My daughter comes home with such amazing crafts, singing new songs and learning all her shapes, colors, numbers and letters. The curriculum is learning based, and not play based, which I think is great for her personality which minimizes the usual behavioral issues when there's no structure. They do yoga, sensory activities, nature walks, gym playtime, circle time, crafts, music, potty breaks, lunch, nap time and more. They use an online app to keep you informed on their day with pictures of them playing. It updates throughout the day with the amount they ate at lunch, potty breaks taken, etc. They even have a special day when you can come and see your child at school without them knowing and see how well they behave when you're not around! :) The value that Kinder Kids provides is amazing. I am very pleased to have my daughter be a part of this amazing school that is growing to be a big part of her formative years.

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

It's been ages (2019 covid era) since my kids attended this school. Funny thing happened this year,…read moreI was driving down Kalanianaʻole Hwy by Kalani where Aunty Lori flagged me. The boys pointed out this crazy lady waiving and said look its Auty Lori!. I have nothing but love for this school. Thank you Aunty Lori, Ms. Sue, and Ms. Cory for being great mentors for my kids. I am forever grateful.

We cannot say enough great things about Kilohana preschool. The staff is top notch, the facilities…read moreboast ample space for learning and play, the environment is nurturing and creative, and they have the best newly renovated and shaded playground! Our daughter is in red door w Ms. Naomi and loves it. She often brings home crafts and shares about her fun day at school. Ms. Naomi has such a wonderful caring and kind demeanor about her. You can tell she loves her children and vice versa. She is wonderful w the children and we feel so lucky to have our daughter in her classroom. Auntie Lori, the school's director is awesome. She works hard to make sure the school is run safely and efficiently. She is super on top of things and is great w communication. She seems to go above and beyond her required duties such as submitting and obtaining various grants for the school and never missing a single day of school! The chapel is an added bonus as the kids get the opportunity to learn some wonderful songs and perform quarterly for the school/church. Overall, we are very happy that we decided to enroll our daughter into this program. Every single teacher and staff member exudes kindness and patience and seems generally vested w/ the well being of the children. The school stresses compassion and empathy for others while raising strong, resilient children. Thank you Auntie Lori, Ms. Naomi, Ms. Soo, Ms. Gwynn, and Ms. J for taking such good care of our littles and preparing them for kindergarten!

Our daughter started at KA at 10 weeks old, very shortly after KA first opened, and (a blink…read morelater!) is now soon to graduate and head to preschool. KA has been spectacular through and through. The school is loving, nurturing, supportive, clean and full of fun activities. My daughter has thrived, with so many great friends and teachers, and so many fun things each day. She loves the play nook, book corner and circle time. Meals are all coordinated from a neighboring restaurant, so the kids eat well and with a healthy variety. They have a "book library" you can borrow from. AND They have parent-accessible cameras so you can check in on your kiddo through the day! We feel so lucky to have been a part of the KA 'Ohana and are so thankful. When I was dropping off my baby so I could head to work, I always knew that she would be loved, well fed, clean and cared for. After over 2.5yrs, they have done and been so much more. In addition to the amazing teachers, the management at KA are incredible. They are hands-on, friendly and accommodating, and truly care about the daycare and the children. When a child is hurt or sick or having a tough day, they will often be found on the laps of Ronna (the owner) or Keesha (the manager), so they can get some extra attention to help ease whatever the issue. We cannot recommend KA enough for your little one! Ps. Tell Keesha I say hi!!

We loved Kiddie Academy and sent both of our children there. The teachers and management are…read morecaring, professional, and helpful. They were all amazing and we especially loved Ms Kimmie and Ms Caitlyn, as well as Ms Keesha and the owner Ronna. My son was quite young when he began and I like that they kept the tiniest babies in their own room which (I think) helped reduce the number of times he got sick! We also had some behavioral challenges and greatly appreciated the level of communication, empathy, and willingness to try various approaches and solutions.