Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare and Enrichment Programs in Hawaii
Founded in 1987, Kamaaina Kids is a private non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and families through comprehensive childcare programs. Our mission focuses on providing quality education and enrichment programs that foster a sense of self, community, and environmental awareness. With 35+ years of experience, we operate 22 preschool locations across Oahu and Maui, serve 6,500+ school-age children annually, and maintain a staff of 700 professionals committed to continuous improvement through NECPA accreditation. Our programs include infant care, preschool education, after-school care, and seasonal day camps that integrate educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.We partner with local institutions like Wet'n'Wild and Sea Life Park to enhance our curriculum, while maintaining USDA CACFP nutritional standards and exceeding state licensing requirements. Our leadership team has established Kamaaina Kids as Hawaii's largest childcare provider through strategic community placement of facilities near residential and employment centers. We maintain transparency through regular parent communication channels and publicly available program information, including detailed meal schedules and accreditation status at all locations.
Services
Preschool Programs
School Age Care
Day Camps
Intersession Programs
Environmental Education
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have served Hawaii families with quality childcare since 1987
- Our 700+ trained professionals serve 8,000+ children annually across four islands
- All locations maintain NECPA accreditation and USDA CACFP nutritional standards
- We partner with local attractions for unique enrichment opportunities
- Our facilities are strategically located near major residential and employment centers
Associations and certifications
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
Services
Preschool Programs
Our NECPA-accredited preschool programs serve children from 6 weeks to 5 years old with developmentally appropriate curricula. We offer infant/toddler, two-year-old, and preschool classes that emphasize exploration and investigation through our Learning Beyond Paper framework. Each classroom is staffed by certified early childhood educators who implement nationally recognized teaching standards while maintaining USDA nutritional guidelines.
School Age Care
We provide before and after school care for grades K-6 at 80+ locations across four islands. Our A+ programs combine academic support with recreational activities during regular school terms, with specialized holiday and intersession programming available. Services include transportation assistance to and from DOE schools and private institutions, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate working families.
Day Camps
Seasonal day camps operate during school breaks with themed activities at our facilities and partner locations. Children in grades K-6 participate in outdoor adventures at parks, beaches, and attractions like Sea Life Park and Wet'n'Wild. Our 2025-2026 calendar includes fall, winter, and spring intersession programs with structured enrichment activities aligned with educational standards.
Environmental Education
Our curriculum integrates environmental awareness through hands-on learning experiences. Children engage with nature through outdoor classroom extensions, community garden projects, and field trips to ecological sites. These programs foster environmental stewardship while meeting state educational requirements and complementing core academic subjects.
Intersession Programs
Specialized care during school breaks includes structured educational activities combined with recreational opportunities. Programs run during fall, winter, and spring breaks with flexible enrollment options. Each session features themed learning experiences, outdoor activities, and field trips to local attractions while maintaining USDA nutritional standards and safety protocols.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from 6 weeks old through grade 6, with specialized programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
Are meals provided in your programs?
Yes, all programs follow USDA CACFP nutritional guidelines with breakfast, lunch, and snacks included in preschool and full-day programs.
Do you offer summer camp options?
Our seasonal day camps operate during summer and school breaks with themed activities at multiple locations across four Hawaiian islands.
How can I check program availability?
Use our interactive map to find locations on Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai, or contact our Kailua corporate office for enrollment details.
Are your staff members trained?
All staff maintain current certifications in CPR, first aid, and child safety, with preschool teachers pursuing NECPA accreditation standards.
What payment options are available?
We offer automatic tuition payment through MyProcare, with flexible payment plans available for qualifying families.
Videos
