Mission & History

Mission

Kama‘aina Kids is a private nonprofit, multi-service organization established as a leader in the State of Hawaii’s Childcare Industry.

"Our mission is to serve children and their families by providing ongoing quality education and enrichment programs to help build (teach) a child’s (a) sense of self, community and environment (earth)."

As a leading Childcare Provider, Kama‘aina Kids’ ongoing Education and Enrichment Programs serves nearly 9,000 children and families daily with Dedication, Safety and Innovation.

History

Established in 1987 by Ray Sanborn and Mark Nishiyama, Kama‘aina Kids started with 45 children in a single program. On April 1, 1993, Kama‘aina Kids and Hawaii Child Centers merged to form one of the largest childcare organizations in Hawaii. Kama‘aina Kids presently serves nearly 9,000 children daily.