Part-day early-learning Center for ages 2-5

The Y’s early-learning enrichment program is designed to help a child transition from a homecare setting and prepare for a formal preschool setting. If your child is ready and you are looking for full-day options, explore the preschool program. Activities focus on social and behavioral skills, plus cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills. 

There is 1 teacher for every 8 children. Two sessions per week, each 2 hours and 45 minutes (or 5 hours, 30 minutes total per week). Children may only be enrolled in one session at a time.

Locations, Hours, Ages, and Registration

Kaimuki-Wai’alae

4835 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu

For Ages 3

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 8:45-11:30am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:30–11:45am

For Ages 4-5

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:45-11:30am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:30–11:45am

To register, visit the Kaimuki-Wai’alae Y or call (808) 737-5544.

Mililani-West Oahu

95-1190 Hikikaulia Street, Mililani

For Ages 2

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:30-11:15am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:15–11:30am

For Ages 3-5

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:15-11:00am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:00–11:15am
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45-11:30am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:30–11:45am

To register, visit the Mililani Y or call (808) 625-1040.

Leeward

94-440 Mokuola Street, Waipahu

For Ages 2-5

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:30-11:15am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:15–11:30am

To register, visit the Leeward Y or call (808) 671-6495.

Nu‘uanu

1441 Pali Highway, Honolulu

For Ages 2-5

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:30-11:15am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:15–11:30am
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30-11:15am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:15–11:30am

To register, visit the Nu‘uanu Y or call (808) 536-3556.

Registration Forms

Registration for the Early Learning Centers is completed directly with the branch to ensure the best experience for your child and family. Families will need to submit a completed registration packet as part of the enrollment process. This allows our team to review program details, answer questions, and support a smooth start for your child.

Your registration packet includes:

  • Child & Family Information Form
  • Emergency & Medical Information
  • Photo/Video Release
  • Waiver & Release of Liability
  • Enrollment Agreement
  • Required State of Hawaii TB Clearance Form (or provide one from your child's doctor's office)

Download the Registration Packet

Kaimuki-Wai’alae

4835 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu

For Ages 3

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 8:45-11:30am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:30–11:45am

For Ages 4-5

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:45-11:30am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:30–11:45am

To register, visit the Kaimuki-Wai’alae Y or call (808) 737-5544.

Mililani-West Oahu

95-1190 Hikikaulia Street, Mililani

For Ages 2

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:30-11:15am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:15–11:30am

For Ages 3-5

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:15-11:00am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:00–11:15am
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45-11:30am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:30–11:45am

To register, visit the Mililani Y or call (808) 625-1040.

Leeward

94-440 Mokuola Street, Waipahu

For Ages 2-5

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:30-11:15am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:15–11:30am

To register, visit the Leeward Y or call (808) 671-6495.

Nu‘uanu

1441 Pali Highway, Honolulu

For Ages 2-5

  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:30-11:15am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:15–11:30am
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30-11:15am
    • Optional Family Engagement: 11:15–11:30am

To register, visit the Nu‘uanu Y or call (808) 536-3556.

Registration Forms

Registration for the Early Learning Centers is completed directly with the branch to ensure the best experience for your child and family. Families will need to submit a completed registration packet as part of the enrollment process. This allows our team to review program details, answer questions, and support a smooth start for your child.

Your registration packet includes:

  • Child & Family Information Form
  • Emergency & Medical Information
  • Photo/Video Release
  • Waiver & Release of Liability
  • Enrollment Agreement
  • Required State of Hawaii TB Clearance Form (or provide one from your child's doctor's office)

Download the Registration Packet

Fees

The monthly fee is $450 per child. With a Y family membership, the discounted monthly rate is $360 per child.

There is a charge of $5 for each 5-minute increment of care, which will be assessed for parents/guardians arriving after the pick-up window (e.g., pick up between 1-5 minutes late will result in $5, 6-10 minutes late will result in $10, etc.). Please have your exact amount of payment available, as our staff do not have access to change, or the charge will be added to your electronic fund transfer account. Note: Repeat tardiness may result in removal from the program.

Financial aid

Need-based financial aid for up to 60% off is available from the YMCA.

Sample Schedule

AM  – Drop-off

15 minutes – Circle time

30 minutes – Curriculum

1 hour – Center time, bathroom breaks, snack time

30 minutes – Activities (arts and crafts, reading, games, movement)

15 minutes – Clean-up, closing activities, pack bags

Pick-up time (parents may participate in optional family engagement activities for an additional 15 minutes.)

Health and safety

To promote a safe environment for all youth participants and our staff, please follow these safety rules:

  • Stay home when unwell: To promote a safe environment for all youth participants and our staff; please do not send your child to preschool if they have a fever or are not feeling well.