#National Institute for Early Education Research
Hawai‘i earns top preschool quality recognition for fourth consecutive year
Hawaiʻi is once again being recognized as a national leader in preschool quality, meeting all 10 benchmarks for high-quality early learning for the fourth consecutive year, according to the newly released National Institute for Early Education Research 2025 State of Preschool Yearbook.
Hawaiʻi recognized for preschool quality as leaders focus on expanding Pre-K access
State-funded preschool enrollment grew to 1,026 children, an increase of 322 students from the prior year.
Hawaiʻi state funded preschool tops quality rankings
A new national report finds Hawaiʻi is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based quality benchmarks for pre-kindergarten programs. However, the report finds the state ranks 44th in the nation for preschool enrollment for four-year-olds and 31st for three-year-olds.
Rep. Woodson Congratulates Hawaiʻi’s Executive Office on Early Learning on National Recognition
Hawaiʻi’s Executive Office on Early Learning Public Prekindergarten Program has been recognized for meeting all 10 of the quality standard benchmarks identified by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Hawaiʻi is one of only five states to meet all 10 benchmarks.
