About
Chaminade University Montessori Laboratory School, founded in 1982, is a preschool and kindergarten program in Honolulu, HI, serving children ages 3 to 6. Located on the Chaminade University of Honolulu campus, it follows the Montessori philosophy and operates as a laboratory school that supports the university’s educational mission and teacher preparation programs. The school is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), fully licensed by the Hawaii Department of Human Services, and affiliated with the Catholic School Department of the Diocese of Honolulu. As a practicum site, it provides supervised training for Montessori early childhood credential candidates while maintaining developmentally appropriate learning environments for enrolled children. Enrollment is open year-round, and the school collaborates with university departments to deliver a consistent Montessori learning experience for young children and their families. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.