We went here our first year ....went to another school this year and now I'm trying to get back in. It's that good of a school! Not only do they teach the kids ABC's and 123's but they teach them foreign language and Hawaiian. You cannot put a price tag on the future potential of being bi-lingual or tri-lingual! They also reinforce potty training and good nutrition. The major aha moment...my child asks to go back every-time we drive by. That says something meaningful coming from a toddler! read more

Overall, the quality of care was okay, but for the amount we paid in tuition, I expected much more. My biggest concern was the administration, particularly with Monica, the lack of clear communication. The billing was confusing. Although we were on a monthly payment plan, the amount due changed from month to month because it was based on the number of school days. I asked for clarification but never received a clear explanation. There were also changes to tuition-related charges that we weren't notified about, which made the billing even more confusing. If you're considering Cole Academy, I'd encourage you to ask detailed questions about their billing and withdrawal policies and make sure you receive important information in writing. In my experience, it took several weeks to receive a response or get clarification regarding billing. I had a bad experience with billing and withdrawal because I didn't get a timely response when I reached out to Monica. read more

This USED to be a great school! Back in 2022 under Director Syreeta. My kids were only 2 and 3 y/o at the time and we were so happy we got to enroll both our boys at the same time. From entering the school to taking our boys to their class it was all smiles and good morning always filled with aloha. We knew our kids were not only being taken care of but loved. Every single staff would know/call our boys by their name. The director was always approachable, addressed us by our names and was always present in my kid's life until last December 2025 when while on our vacation we heard she was no longer there. To our surprise the entire front staff was gone. Keypads were installed, no colorful office , no aloha, no smiles ... felt like going to a business building ? Cold, quiet ... sad. Luckily my oldest left last year but my young is still a student there. Needless to say from January 2026 it's been terrible. Director Monica haven't emailed us back since January , horrible communication, changes in tuition and overcharges ... I wish I could've pulled my kid back in January ... so if you haven't : DO NOT ENROLL YOUR CHILD AT COLE ACADEMY!!! I heard seagull in Ko'olina is accepting new students 12 months and older ! Find a place that your child will be treated with love and you as a parent with aloha and respect. I'm writing as a parent but let me tell the stories I heard from teachers make it even worse . Loyal and caring teachers that left because they can't deal with management anymore. Feel free to reach out if you need more info! read more

Hi, I am writing this review to report a smell coming off of one of the teachers. I had recently picked up my child and smelt marijuana. It was coming off Ms. Ari. I later found out from other parents that she can have quite the attitude. Though seeming nice to kids I would prefer something be done about it. This is unacceptable and will not tolerated. Some action needs to be done and I think no parent wants their kids around any type of drugs. It's an endangerment issue for the kids. Not only could she get hurt but our children could too. I implore you to see reason, not just for us but for the keiki as they are our future. read more

This is the best preschool my daughter Asiana has ever attended and we move around due to our jobs. At 4 asiana has already been in 5 schools and every school has its positive and negative but this school was perfect. All The staff and teachers and are caring and sincerely wanted our child to excel and love the entire educational experience. The director Ms Serita is one of the most positive nurturing human beings we have met. We were worried about Asiana reading and Ms Serita bought her short Disney stories which were fun simple to read. Asiana is 7 now and still reads those books. Ms Serita will do anything to help families. She is a very kind person. Even the front staff Ms Melody is so cheerful and helped our daughter get into a local dance company. All the staff know all the kids by name of and there's hundreds of them. It's like a big happy family my daughter never wanted to leave. In other schools Asiana cried when we dropped her off and ran out there at pick up time at coke she said I'm not done with my work. On weekends she begged to go to Cole. Her teacher Ms Billie was so caring and genuinely loved her students. I'm a teacher and I can tell the difference. Cole creates this safe fun but very high learning academic . They give the kids these thick worksheets daily with math science reading writing. The kids are encouraged to work on them independently then get help from teachers. I couldn't believe 3 year old learning anatomy of human body butterfly caterpillar and historical figures and current leaders like Obama. Cole is helping create happy little geniuses. Asiana is far ahead of her peers. In first grade she is top student number 1. Cole helped her find her confidence and educational purpose. I can't say enough about this school. Perfection read more

In 2 months my daughter will be attending Kindergarten. Because of attending the Cole Academy, she is adding & submitting double digits, and now starting fractions confidently. When given the opportunity, it is amazing what our keiki's are made when given the proper skillsets. I am constantly amazed of how much my 4 year old consistently retains when exposed to each new skill taught at The Cole Academy. She is at the educational level of a 1st grader. Ms. Mariessa and Ms. Erica are the BEST at what they do. We are so fortunate to have Ms. Marissa as my daughter's teacher, as she has the credentials and has been witht the Cole Academy for years. She is maternal and fosters each child's potential through skill, consistency & encouragement. Thank you both! I don't think I'd feel so assured about my daughter's next step up to Kindergarten, if she hadn't attended The Cole Academy. Thank you! We will miss the staff. However, we take you with us through the forever successful skillsets and foundation you've instilled. read more

Words cannot even begin to describe how wonderful Cole Academy Kapolei has been for our daughter. By the end of Junior Kindergarten, our 5-year-old could read so many sight words and even started reading simple chapter books. Ms. Kristal and Ms. Tin are the perfect team - loving, thoughtful, and amazing teachers who know how to bring fun into the classroom. The director Ms. Syreeta is so genuine in all of her interactions and she knows each child (and parent) by name. The office managers Ms. Rebecca and Ms. Melody are also such sweethearts. Ms. Thalia wasn't even one of our daughter's main teachers, but she always went above and beyond when helping our daughter come out of her shell in the mornings. This is truly a beautiful environment for growing children. read more

Unfortunately, due to lack of inconsistency regarding the fee's, start time vs. end time, part time vs. full time was just so wishy washy on the cost. So, we decided to pull our child out from this school. It's a great school for the most part she was there for 3 months, but its too bad that the Director & the Front office staff was just NOT in compliance with our needs. read more

Let me preface this rating with a fact- the staff is wonderful and really look after the kids. They take care to follow a great curriculum that provides plenty of enrichment for our little one. That said, there is a glaring issue. The outside play area is basically an oven. There is no shade, and it's located on the hottest part of the island. This is Hawaii, the owners should have put in an extra couple grand to provide decent shade for the children. It's so bad that I would rather our little one just stay inside all day rather than spend the outside play time being UV slow-cooked. I will gladly update the rating once the owners have some trees transplanted, invest in (several) awnings, or any combination of the two. Again, great staff, but for 2 grand a month the kids should be able to play outside comfortably. read more

I got great reviews from a prior parent so I decided to check them out. I'm so glad I did!!! Ms Kari and Ms Janell rocks!!! The facility is very clean, smells good. Security measures are great. My baby started at 6 months. His teachers are awesome! I love the fact they are 3:1 ratio and there is a set curriculum even at his age. Education is important to me and they meet my standard all the way. Downfall: it is a bit expensive, but worth the money. read more

5/5, awesome place. The teachers and staff make it priority to know the parents and kids. They work with parents to make sure that there kids are safe and sound. They kept my son actively engaged and taught him so much. I would say that this place is top of the line for early growth. read more

Their playground need shades!!! Feel so bad for the little ones. It's so easy to get dehydrated!

Our daughter enrolled in Cole when she was 5 1/2 months old. As first time parents we were apprehensive if Cole would meet our standards because we wanted the best care for our daughter and a peace of mind while we were at work. Cole far exceeded our expectations. Her caregiver as an infant was Ms.Gina who is the BEST because you can tell she has a big heart. She's so experienced and gave us a lot of insights on parenting our daughter. Her caregiver as a wobbler was Ms.Lehua who taught our daughter sign language. This was HUGE because it helped alleviate a lot of the built up frustration on our daughters part from not being able to communicate her thoughts. She was able to sign milk, more, please. We later found out she was the only wobbler teacher who taught sign language. Her caregiver as a toddler was Ms.Inez who helped our daughter instill a love for music. She loved dancing and singing along to nursery rhymes The school is no doubt pricey but for us it was a price we were willing to spend and we believe the return on the investment has been high. read more

As a first time mommy I was naturally apprehensive about sending my 3 month old off to be cared for by strangers while I worked, but man did they ease my worries. This is by far the best place I could have chosen to care for my little man. It is always so warm, welcoming, and above all safe. You are definitely apart of a family here and your little one is truly cared for. I know some individuals may be apprehensive about costs, but there is no dollar amount i wouldn't make work for the care they are providing. I wish I could take the entire staff with us on this relocation. read more

We recently moved to Ewa Beach with our four month old from Pensacola, FL. We were looking for, of course, the best daycare for him. We definitely found that with the Cole Academy. The facility is clean, secure and full of happy kids! Miss Ellen is amazing and my son loves her, and he's a tough cookie. He doesn't love just anyone. Miss Janelle is great - she was so patient with me and answered all of my questions. And I had a lot! The curriculum is impressive and I can already see differences in how my baby interacts with us. I love this place and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone! read more

My nephew goes here and he loves it. The staff are so wonderful and great with kids. Living in Pennsylvania, I have only been here twice and the people are so friendly and kind to my 4 year old nephew. read more

BEST SCHOOL ON ISLAND! Parents, if you are worried about leaving your child with someone, you should look no further once you tour the Cole Academy. I am so happy to have found this place and my daughter loves going to school. Not only do the staff care for my child like she was there own, but they even care about the parents. They do a great job of keeping parents informed about the daily activities, events, and milestones that occur while children are in their care. We also receive updates about the staff which makes me feel closer to them as a parent. I have an incredible sense of peace knowing that she is in an educationally sound, nurturing, and extremely organized environment during the day. read more

My 2 year old daugher, my husband, and I all love Cole Academy. The staff there are all very friendly and attentive to our child. The curriculum is great and my child has already developed a love for learning. They learn different languages and about different cultures, as well as many arts and crafts and hands-on activities. They have a lot of manipulatives for learning and developing coordination and skill. The school has frequent events and always welcome parents to join in. They have clean facilities and a nice outdoor play area. The school does offer a catered lunch since they do not prepare food in site. We have gone through two teachers there and they have both been excellent about communicating with me. I have no doubt that my child is taken care of and cared for while my husband and I are at work. If you have any questions then take them to the Director Dr. Janelle because she is the expert in early childhood development! This school is expensive, but worth it. Be sure to check in to a GSA subsidy if you are military! read more

My children used to go to the Cole Academy, and we all loved them so much. My only regret was I didn't make enough to keep them there. My 4 year old daughter still asks for her teacher Ms. Shannon, and I know my 1 year old misses all of her teachers as well. We miss you Cole Academy! read more

We absolutely loved Cole Academy and are heartbroken our children don't attend anymore (forced to move to a childcare center closer to home). My 5-year-old son, Tahno, just loved his teacher, Ms. Kristin. She accepted him with open arms day one and I don't believe there was one day I didn't see a smile on her face. My daughter 2.5-year-old daughter, Mia, got pretty attached to her teachers Ms. Kelsey and Ms. Rebecca, so much that she still always talks about them at home. Cole Academy's curriculum is top notch phenomenal and so are the many activities and programs they involve the children in. My favorite time of night was going over Tahno's schoolwork with him and seeing just how many concepts he has learned in such a short period of time (we were only there two months). My husband and I had many conversations about nixing the easier commute time w/the closer childcare center and keeping them at Cole. It was a super tough decision and we just may end up going back. Thank you to the management and staff for caring for our children. read more

Our daughter started at The Cole Academy when she was 3 months old. They offer such a nurturing and safe environment that I felt completely comfortable leaving my daughter there, sometimes for 11 hours/day because of my commute time from town. She has had several teachers over the years including Ms. Martha, Ms. Julie, Ms. Lehua, and Ms. Marissa who were absolutely wonderful. She has become so smart from the curriculum developed by Dr. Janelle Akuna. She is now 5 years old in the Junior K class and often times brings home work being done in the classroom that is 1st grade level. The staff ignite her curiosity, and entice her to learn more everyday. They offer a great combination of learning and fun. Don't let the tuition cost scare you away...it is worth every penny. Our daughter has been accepted to Punahou school for kindergarten and that proves how terrific this school is. We will be forever grateful for our experience with The Cole Academy in Kapolei. read more