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.)
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.