About
Na Maka Kindergarten Prep School, based in Honolulu, HI, is a preschool serving children ages 2 to 5 with campuses in Waipahu, Mililani, and Honolulu. The program delivers a well-rounded early childhood curriculum that integrates language (reading and writing), math exploration, inquiry, social and cognitive development, creative movement, music, and fine arts. Its mission is to equip every student with the academic tools and social skills needed for kindergarten, while fostering a lasting respect for self, family, and community.
Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Waipahu and Mililani, and 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Honolulu; all campuses are closed on weekends. The school offers multiple tuition options.
Enrollment includes an application, a student assessment with a lead teacher, and an office follow-up to confirm tuition selections, summer program enrollment, and available funding options. Accepted families submit a $200 non-refundable registration fee before receiving a formal letter of acceptance and completing required forms.
As of the current update, all locations are full for summer and the 2026–2027 school year, and the school is not accepting applications or conducting tours. Enrollment for the 2027–2028 school year is scheduled to open in early January.