Enrollment and Financial Assistance
First Steps to Preschool Enrollment
Enrolling your child into preschool is an exciting experience and can be intimidating at first. Kamaaina Kids will assist you each step of the way to make the very best choices possible that fit your needs. The first step is to complete the inquiry form below and if you need assistance at any time, please email preschool@kamaainakids.com and we will respond within two business day.
Financial Assistance
We understand that the tuition increase may present a challenge for some families. To support our ʻohana, Kama’aina Kids participates in all available subsidy and scholarship programs—here is a comprehensive overview:
State Subsidies we accept
- DHS Subsidy
- Apply online here.
- For assistance: Call 1-855-643-1643 or email HawaiiCCSU@dhs.hawaii.gov
Preschool Open Doors (POD) for 3–4-year-olds school-readiness funding
- Applications accepted each spring and July–January For more information: Preschool Open doors (POD) - PATCH Hawaii To apply online Home - Apply for Child Care
- Contact PATCH: 808-791-2130 or toll free 800-746-5620
County & Native Hawaiian Programs
- Maui County Child Care Subsidy for working or schooling families: Apply by June 30 (first round) via Maui County Early Childhood Resource Center at (808) 242-1608 or mauiecrc@gmail.com
- Maui county Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki: QCHK | Maui Family Support Services, Inc.
- HELP Program (Keiki O Ka ʻĀina) supports Native Hawaiian/American families: Phone: (808) 843-2502; more info at HELP for Child Care Program - Keiki O Ka 'Aina
- Pauahi Keiki Scholars need based scholarship open to eligible preschool-aged students planning to attend a participating PKS preschool in Hawaii: Pauahi Keiki Scholars | Pauahi Foundation
Military-Connected Family Support
- Military Child Care Fee Assistance (CCFAP) and on-base CDC/SAC programs
- Find and apply via MilitaryChildCare.com
- For support, contact MilitaryChildCare Help Desk at (855) 696-2934 or FamilySupport@MilitaryChildCare.com
- Guidance from Military Child Care Aware at (800) 424-2246
Kama’aina Kids Internal Scholarships
- Kamaʻaina Kids Scholarship Fund (10–50% tuition assistance)
- Supported by Kama’aina Care Inc., Weinberg Foundation, First Hawaiian Bank, Target Circle, Foodland Give Aloha, and more.
- Apply here.
Early Head Start Grant (for ages 6 weeks–3 years at selected sites)
- Early Head Start Grant - Kama'aina Kids
- Full-time enrollment is covered entirely by grant & DHS; no tuition due
Find Your Child's Preschool
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