About
Queen Emma Preschool in Honolulu, HI, is the early childhood division of St. Andrew’s Schools, serving coeducational children ages 2–5 at 3019 Pali Highway. The preschool offers a full-day, year-round program operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except for holidays and breaks. Its play-based, whole-child approach integrates social studies, language arts, mathematics, science, art, music, and motor skills, with a structured daily routine that includes indoor and outdoor activities, snacks, lunch, story time, and rest.
With an 8:1 student–teacher ratio and experienced, long-tenured faculty, the program emphasizes individualized attention, social-emotional growth, and strong family–school partnerships supported by ongoing observation and assessment. Facilities include ample indoor classrooms and shaded outdoor play areas. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Enrollment includes six classes by age group: two 2-year-old classes, two 3-year-old classes, a 3/4 class, and a 4/5 class. The preschool accepts non–potty-trained students in 2-year-old classes; students in 3-year-old classes and older must be potty trained at the time of admissions review. As part of St. Andrew’s Schools, the preschool reflects a Hawaiian and Episcopal heritage and a values-driven mission.