#Pre-k
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.
New public preschools in Haʻikū and Kīhei mark firsts for respective Maui communities
Some of Maui’s youngest learners welcomed special visitors this week as Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke visited new public pre-kindergarten classrooms at Haʻikū Elementary and Kīhei Elementary. Luke, who leads the state’s Ready Keiki initiative to expand access to preschool statewide, was joined by Sen. Lynn DeCoite and Rep. Terez Amato.
DHS Preschool Open Doors Priority Application Period Opens on February 18 for the 2025-2026 School Year
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke with the state’s Department of Human Services announced the Preschool Open Doors Priority Application Period for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, which opens today, Feb. 18, 2025, and runs through April 30, 2025. Preschool Open Doors is assisting families to pay for preschool for the July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 […]
State Public Charter School Commission accepting applications for Pre-K-only charter schools
The Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission is accepting applications for Pre-K-only charter schools from organizations that have an established early learning program.
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke visits Wailuku Elementary as public preschool prepares to open
Maui’s Wailuku Elementary is one of 11 public preschool classroom sites across the state that are slated to open this school year, thanks to Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and the Ready Keiki Initiative.
Gov. Green enacts laws aimed at enhancing education
HB960 (Act 175) places prekindergarten facilities within the authority of the DOE School Facilities Authority and transfers $200 million in general funds to the School Facilities Special fund for FY 2023-24. The funds will expand access to Pre-K to eligible children.
11 new public Pre-K classrooms underway, including two on Maui
Eleven new public preschool classrooms are slated to open across the state this August thanks to Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke and the Ready Keiki Initiative. The first 11 classrooms are expected to open this fall for the 2023-2024 school year, enrolling 20 students in each classroom at no cost to parents.
Hirono, senators introduce Child Care for Working Families Act to tackle child care crisis
US Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined colleagues in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation to tackle the child care crisis. She said the measure will help to ensure families across America can find and afford the high-quality child care they need.
