Enrollment Information

First Steps to Preschool Enrollment

Enrolling your child into preschool is an exciting experience and can be intimidating at first. Kamaaina Kids will assist you each step of the way to make the very best choices possible that fit your needs. The first step is to complete the inquiry form below and if you need assistance at any time, please email preschool@kamaainakids.com and we will respond within two business day.

State Subsidies we accept

• Child Care Connection Hawai‘i (CCCH) for working/schooling families statewide
• Apply online: https://childcaresubsidyapplic...
• For assistance: Call 1-855-643-1643 or email HawaiiCCSU@dhs.hawaii.gov

Preschool Open Doors (POD) for 3–4-year-olds school-readiness funding

• Applications accepted each spring and July–January For more information: Preschool Open doors (POD) - PATCH Hawaii To apply online Home - Apply for Child Care
• Contact PATCH: 808-791-2130 or toll free 800-746-5620

County & Native Hawaiian Programs

• Maui County Child Care Subsidy for working or schooling families: Apply by June 30 (first round) via Maui County Early Childhood Resource Center at (808) 242-1608 or mauiecrc@gmail.com
• Maui county Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki: QCHK | Maui Family Support Services, Inc.
• HELP Program (Keiki O Ka ʻĀina) supports Native Hawaiian/American families: Phone: (808) 843-2502; more info at HELP for Child Care Program - Keiki O Ka 'Aina
• Pauahi Keiki Scholars need based scholarship open to eligible preschool-aged students planning to attend a participating PKS preschool in Hawaii: Pauahi Keiki Scholars | Pauahi Foundation

Military-Connected Family Support

• Military Child Care Fee Assistance (CCFAP) and on-base CDC/SAC programs
• Find and apply via MilitaryChildCare.com
• For support, contact MilitaryChildCare Help Desk at (855) 696-2934 or FamilySupport@MilitaryChildCare.com
• Guidance from Military Child Care Aware at (800) 424-2246

Kama’aina Kids Internal Scholarships

• Kamaʻaina Kids Scholarship Fund (10–50% tuition assistance)
• Supported by Kama’aina Care Inc., Weinberg Foundation, First Hawaiian Bank, Target Circle, Foodland Give Aloha, and more.
• Apply through your site director or site coordinator.

Early Head Start Grant (for ages 6 weeks–3 years at selected sites)

• Early Head Start Grant - Kama'aina Kids
• Full-time enrollment is covered entirely by grant & DHS; no tuition due

Ray Sanborn Youth Sailing Scholarship

• Ray Sanborn Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund - Kama'aina Kids
• Supports junior sailing classes at Kāneʻohe Yacht Club
• Summer Scholarships for Intersession/Day-Camp
• Limited awards available; application deadline May 15 (program year)