Kilauea, HI

Kauai Forest School offers a unique nature-based educational approach where children learn through outdoor exploration and hands-on experiences in natural settings. The curriculum emphasizes environmental stewardship, practical life skills, and holistic development. Teachers are trained in outdoor education and child development, with low student-to-teacher ratios ensuring personalized attention. The program focuses on building resilience, creativity, and connection to nature through daily outdoor activities, gardening, and nature crafts. Safety protocols include comprehensive outdoor risk assessment and small group supervision.

Bright Horizons at Princeville provides a comprehensive early education program with research-based curriculum focusing on school readiness and whole-child development. The center features age-appropriate learning environments, certified early childhood educators, and innovative programs including STEM activities, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. Safety is prioritized with secure facilities, health screening protocols, and rigorous staff training. The center offers nutritious meals and maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios. Parents appreciate the strong communication and progress tracking through daily reports and parent conferences.

Kangaroo Care Preschool & Childcare offers a nurturing, play-based learning environment with a focus on individualized development and Hawaiian cultural values. The curriculum blends traditional early childhood education with local cultural elements, including Hawaiian language exposure, music, and arts. The center features qualified teachers with extensive early childhood education credentials and maintains excellent safety records with comprehensive background checks and ongoing staff training. Facilities include age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and developmentally appropriate learning materials. The program emphasizes social skills, emotional intelligence, and kindergarten readiness through structured and unstructured play experiences.