Our preschool program across the pae ‘āina helps our youngest haumāna gain the confidence to dream of how they’ll create a brighter tomorrow. Our preschools are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which recognizes early childhood programs that meet national standards of quality requirements. Through Hawaiian culture-based education we offer learning experiences in an environment that is safe, enriching and enjoyable. By connecting our keiki to their culture and language, we lay a foundation for future success.
E Ola! How learning happens at KS Preschools
A day in the life at KS Preschools
Families can access the student and parent handbook by logging in to Infinite Campus
KS Preschools ‘ohana newsletter inspiring growth and connection
Keiki can begin their learning journey today with our resources:
June 1, 2026
Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano: The Hawaiian Doxology
Nā kahu of Kamehameha Schools share “Hoʻonani I Ka Makua Mau,” the Hawaiian doxology praising Ke Akua for His blessings and presence in all creation.
May 20, 2026
Kamehameha Schools kumu: Dayna Begonia on staying rooted in community
At KS Preschools Nānākuli, Dayna Begonia nurtures keiki through strong community ties while carrying forward Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s legacy.
May 19, 2026
Stewarding ‘āina Pauahi: Growing Pauahi’s land legacy forward
Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop stewarded a vast ‘āina portfolio grounded in her chiefly lineage. She had the incredible foresight to ensure those lands would benefit Native Hawaiian keiki and the lāhui for generations to come. One hundred percent of the financial resources needed to fulfill Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s wishes come from the success and growth of the endowment. ‘Āina is not simply part of that story, it is foundational to it.
May 7, 2026
Kamehameha Schools kumu: Lehua Rowland-Sugse on rooting keiki in identity and ʻāina
At KS Preschools Kailua-Kona, the longtime kumu helps keiki build identity and connect to ʻāīna.
Meet Lehua Rowland-Sugse, KS Preschools Kailua-Kona (center with her Teacher Assistants) What inspired you to become a kumu at KS? What inspired me to become a kumu at KS was my desire to work with Hawaiian keiki in my community of Waiʻanae. In my heart, I knew that uplifting our keiki through education was one way to strengthen and empower our community. I believed that if I could help educate ʻohana about the importance of early childhood education, it could create opportunities to overcome the stereotypes and stigma often faced growing up in Waiʻanae. I wanted people to understand that 85% of brain development happens during the early years of life, making those first years so important. My parents always hoped that one of their six children would attend KS and had each of us tested when we were eligible. It saddened me that their dream did not come to fruition, so I made it my goal to work for KS. I pursued Early Childhood Education straight out of high school at Leeward Community College.
👏 Paʻipaʻi lima 👏 for our 2 fearless keiki MCs at the Puʻu Kāhea Hoʻomau Nā Keiki end of year celebration! Demonstrating #OiwiLeadership, these keiki were confident and poised in both English and #OleloHawaii. We are so proud of them and all of our Kamehameha Preschool graduates in the Class of 2026! #HCBE #Eola
🌺 Meet Kumu Dayna Begonia of KS Preschools Nānākuli. "I was inspired to become a kumu at Kamehameha Preschools because I believe deeply in the power of education rooted in ʻike Hawaiʻi and aloha ʻāina. Kamehameha is a place where our haumāna can learn who they are, where they come from, and how their gifts can serve the lāhui. Working in my home community of Nānākuli, I see every day how special this place is to our people. I love that I can serve where I live, strengthening my ʻike and my love for this ʻāina alongside our keiki and ʻohana." #KumuAppreciation #Imuakamehameha #eola #hcbe #nanakuli
The haumāna of Kamehameha Preschools Hoaliku Drake stepped into the loʻi at Ka Papa LoʻI o Kānewai to connect with the ʻāina, care for Hāloa and learn alongside the kalo that have nourished our people for generations. Through puʻepuʻe they experienced the joy of getting dirty while building deeper pilina with ʻāina and each other. These are the moments where ʻike kūpuna comes to life — where keiki learn that the loʻi is not just a place to grow food, but a place to grow kuleana, connection, and aloha for the ʻāina. 🌿 #EOla #KamehamehaPreschools #Loʻi #Kalo #ʻĀina
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