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What is a Montessori Preschool?
The Montessori Method of Education, developed by Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children. Many Montessori preschools, primary schools, and middle schools have used the Montessori method for over 100 years all over the world.
The Montessori philosophy views the child as the one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It attempts to develop children physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. For more about the Montessori method of education, you can check out the AMI website.
When can we expect to hear back about the admissions application?
We will contact you within five business days after we receive your application.
Does receiving an acceptance letter guarantee my child a spot at Little Hoku?
No, your spot at the preschool is guaranteed after we receive your upfront payment.
How much will the tuition be if we enroll in the middle of school year?
The tuition and upfront payment will be prorated accordingly. Please send an email to info@littlehouku.com with your desired start date and we will send you a customized tuition chart. Also, refer to the Tuition and Fees for more information.
Is the upfront payment refundable?
The upfront payment is part of the tuition and is non-refundable.
Do you offer financial aid or scholarships?
Little Hoku Montessori Academy participates in several state financial aid programs. We accept Preschool Open Door (POD), Childcare Connection Hawaii, Rescare, Arbor, Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki, and Pauahi. We currently do not offer specific scholarships. Please see our Financial Aid page for more information.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. We offer a 10% discount for military families and siblings of already enrolled students. We also offer a $100 discount toward tuition for referring other families to Little Hoku. For details see our Tuition and Fees information.
What are your policies regarding immunization?
By the State of Hawaii regulations, all children enrolled in a childcare facility, preschool, or public/private school, must have their immunization record on file. There are two allowed exemptions: religious and medical. In the case of exemptions parents will have to review and fill out proper state exemption forms.
What is the teacher to student ratio?
Our ratio is 1 teacher to 12 students when we are at maximum capacity. Little Hoku Montessori Academy is licensed for 24 students.
Are the teachers Montessori certified?
Our lead teacher is Montessori certified and the teacher’s aid is certified by the State of Hawaii.
Is there an annual contract?
There is no contract and there is no annual commitment required. We require families to provide us with a 30 day written notice. Note that the upfront payment is not refundable.
Do you offer extracurricular activities?
We are a Montessori preschool, meaning we incorporate Art, Music, and cultural studies in our daily schedule.
When does the school year start? When does the school year end?
Please see the Academic Calendar for all school dates, including the first and last day of school, as well as all holidays. Note, that we do our best to follow the public school academic calendar, but some minor differences may be found between the calendars.
What are the school hours?
The school hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where are you located?
We are located inside Kihei Lutheran Church in North Kihei, Island of Maui, Hawaii. The physical address is 220 Moi Pl. Kihei, HI 96753. For hours and tour information, see our Contact Us page.