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).
Locations, Hours, Ages, and Registration
4835 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu
For Ages 3-5
- Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-11:15am
[Optional Family Engagement: 11:15 – 11:30am]
95-1190 Hikikaulia Street, Mililani
For Ages 2
- Monday and Wednesday from 8:30-11:15am
[Optional Family Engagement: 11:15 – 11:30am]
For Ages 3-5
- Monday and Wednesday from 8:15-11:00am
- Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45-11:30am
[Optional Family Engagement: M/W 11:00 – 11:15am & T/TH 11:30 - 11:45am]
94-440 Mokuola Street, Waipahu
For Ages 2-5
- Monday and Wednesday from 8:15-11:00am
[Optional Family Engagement: 11:00 – 11:15am]
REGISTER - Coming Soon!
4835 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu
For Ages 3-5
- Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-11:15am
[Optional Family Engagement: 11:15 – 11:30am]
95-1190 Hikikaulia Street, Mililani
For Ages 2
- Monday and Wednesday from 8:30-11:15am
[Optional Family Engagement: 11:15 – 11:30am]
For Ages 3-5
- Monday and Wednesday from 8:15-11:00am
- Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45-11:30am
[Optional Family Engagement: M/W 11:00 – 11:15am & T/TH 11:30 - 11:45am]
94-440 Mokuola Street, Waipahu
For Ages 2-5
- Monday and Wednesday from 8:15-11:00am
[Optional Family Engagement: 11:00 – 11:15am]
REGISTER - Coming Soon!
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.)
Required: Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance
By the first day of school, all students entering childcare, preschool, or school in Hawai‘i for the first time must have Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance. You can complete the State of Hawaii TB Clearance Form or provide one from your child's doctors office.
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.