| Kama`aina Kids is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and their families through quality child care programs. Our services include, but are not limited to, preschool programs, before & after school programs, day camps, environmental education programs, enrichment programs, and hotel programs.
Kama’aina Kids is a private nonprofit, multi-service organization established as a leader in the State of Hawaii’s Childcare Industry. "Our mission is to serve children and their families by providing ongoing quality education and enrichment programs to help build a child’s sense of self, community and environment." As a leading Childcare Provider, Kama’aina Kids’ ongoing Education and Enrichment Programs serves over 12,000 children and families with Dedication, Safety and Innovation. History Established in 1987 by Ray Sanborn and Mark Nishiyama, Kama'aina Kids started with 45 children in a single program. On April 1, 1993, Kama'aina Kids and Hawaii Child Centers merged to form one of the largest child care organization in Hawaii. Kama'aina Kids presently serves 4,000 children in Preschool, School-Age, Environmental Education, Hotels, and Summer Camp Programs. Business Type Kama`aina Kids is a private, nonprofit, "multi-service" organization doing business in the State of Hawai`i as a child care provider under its corporate name Kama`aina Care, Inc. Licensing Requirements Kama`aina Kids Preschool Division is licensed by the Department of Human Services. The School Age division is exempt from licensing requirements set by the Department of Human Services since it is a "multi-service" organization. However, Kama`aina Kids will comply with all material (health and safety) requirements including: (i) the hiring of qualified personnel; (ii) meeting the health, nutritional, first aid, and medical clearance requirements; (iii) meeting all insurance requirements; (iv) meeting all drop-in care and regular care requirements; (v) complying with applicable transportation regulations, excursions, and swimming regulations; and (vi) complying with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Accreditation and Memberships To assure the highest quality standards set by the industry for safety, programming, and staffing, Kama`aina Kids is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the American Camping Association (ACA). We are members of the National Afterschool Association (NAA), and the Hawai`i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB). Kama`aina Kids is made up of four divisions employing approximately 400 part-time and 140 full time employees and serving over 12,000 children and families. We are currently one of the largest child care providers in the State of Hawai`i.
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