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.
The preschool ontime application closed October 31, 2025. We are accepting LATE preschool applications for all preschool sites for the 2026-2027 school year starting November 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026.
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December 23, 2025
A Kamehameha Schools Education: A Kahua of Kuleana
In this season of celebration and gratitude, we write to you with deep respect and humility as one community bound together by Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s living legacy.
December 22, 2025
Nānākuli preschoolers explore leadership on Honolulu huakaʻi
Keiki from KS Preschools-Nānākuli explored servant leadership and Hawaiian history on a field trip to Kawaiahaʻo Plaza and ʻIolani Palace.
December 18, 2025
This year’s devotional series closes with a reflection on the love made present in Christ and how aloha is carried forward in the legacy of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi.
✨ Founder’s Day fun at Kapālama Preschool! Our keiki celebrated the birthday of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi with a fun tea party—sipping juice from tiny tea cups, enjoying healthy treats, and singing “Happy Birthday” to our beloved Princess Pauahi whose aloha continues to bless our lāhui. 💙👑 #OlaPauahi #Pauahi #FoundersDay #MahaloPauahi #EOla #imuakamehameha #HappyBirthday
Our youngest haumāna from Kahalu’u Preschool share their gratitude to Princess Pauahi as we celebrate her birthday. The impact of her vision & kauoha (will) has provided numerous opportunities for generations of Native Hawaiian keiki and ‘ohana. We love Pauahi. 💙 #Aloha #Pauahi #OlaPauahi #FoundersDay #EOla #imuakamehameha #kamehamehapreschools
Eō Kamehameha! 💫 Nānākuli Preschool haumāna are learning about the strengths and skills of our beloved ali’i. They honored Kamehameha ‘Ekahi, the namesake of our beloved school and a great alakaʻi who unified our pae ʻāina with strength and vision. Through mele, moʻolelo, hands-on learning, and a parade our keiki are learning to walk in his footsteps — to lead with courage, to care for others, and to stand proudly in their identity as ʻōiwi leaders. May the legacy of Kamehameha the Great continue to inspire. 🌈👑 #KamehamehaEkahi #NanakuliPreschool #EOla #HawaiianCultureBasedEducation #KSPreschools #AlaKai #oiwileader #nanakuli #imuakamehameha #preschool #kamehameha
What a day our Nānākuli Preschoolers had on huakaʻi! They learned about jobs at the Kamehameha School headquarters from KS Preschools leadership. They stood in amazement at ʻIolani Palace, presented hoʻokupu at the Liliʻuokalani Statue and even visited the Hawaiʻi State Library. Keiki were full of awe as the lessons they have been taught by their kumu came to life. It was an extraordinary day!
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
