ABOUT OUR MISSION, PHILOSOPHY & CURRICULUM

WELCOME

OUR PHILOSOPHY

OUR CURRICULUM

OUR MISSION

OUR CERTIFICATION
Kihei Baptist Preschool is certified by the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services. This certification which is granted annually upon approval and inspection by the Department of Human Services, allows us to utilize 3 classrooms. We can service up to 36 students ranging from age 2 to 5 years old.

OUR FIELD TRIPS
Young children benefit from first-hand experiences. Therefore, we try to plan a variety of different activities each month. The activity fee will cover the cost of hiring a bus, paying admission fees, etc.

OUR HISTORY
Kihei Baptist School was founded in January of 1979 with 12 students. Enrollment then grew to 60 students by the mid-1980’s, utilizing a staff of four teachers and the founding Director, Mrs. June Duffer.

OUR ENROLLMENT, ADMISSION & TUITION

OUR ADMISSION POLICIES
Our School accepts all children who may benefit from our program regardless of race, color, or nationality. All enrollees are eligible to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to the students at the School.
Entry Requirements
- A birth certificate or other verification that your child is at least two years old upon entry and is not older than five years old.
- A health record is required upon entry. This form must show a current physical examination and current immunizations required by the State Department of Health.
- A Mantoux TB test must also be completed with negative results before school entry. Updated immunization records must be submitted within 90 days of enrollment. State of Hawaii laws mandate that the child be withheld from school until all necessary forms are submitted.
Children must be completely and fully toilet trained. (With the exception of 2 year olds)
Probationary Period
- The child’s first month of preschool will be a probationary period. Any concerns about the child will be communicated to the parents along with recommendations. Behaviors that could cause a child to be put on probation are as listed.
- hurting him/herself or others
- unwilling to follow directions
- cursing and inappropriate language
- If there is insufficient progress in resolving the concerns, a decision will be made regarding the child continuing in the Kihei Baptist Preschool Program.

OUR TUITION AND FEES
Registration and Deposit
A non-refundable registration fee of $50 is due at registration. An activities fee in the amount of $200 is also due at registration.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

INTEREST FORM

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

WAIT LIST FORM
OUR TODDLER CENTER
MEDIA GALLERY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
OUR OHANA TEAM

Aloha, I was born and raised in a small town in Illinois. My mom was a 3rd and 4th grade special education teacher for many years and it was her that instilled my love for teaching and working with children. I graduated college at Western Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education in 2012. After college, I began my career in the beautiful state of Colorado where I worked at a preschool in the mountains. I became the Summer Camp Director as well as teaching in the classroom during the school year. I also worked part time at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. I worked a lot but enjoyed snowboarding and hiking in my free time. After 2 1/2 years in the mountains, I decided that it was time to move to somewhere new and start a new adventure. After growing up in the cornfields of Illinois and living the mountain life in Colorado I decided that an Island seemed like the next logically place to move on to. I moved to Maui in December 2014 with a couple of suitcases and a friend’s couch to sleep on. It didn’t take long to realize that I made the best decision of my life to move to Maui. I started working at the Grand Wailea as a camp counselor for Camp Grande. After about 2 years, I was promoted to a Recreation Supervisor for the Grand Wailea. I enjoyed my job meeting new people from all over the world everyday but really missed teaching and working with children. I am very blessed to be apart of the teaching staff here at Kihei Baptist Preschool and look forward to teaching children God’s love and faith. In my free time I enjoy going to the beach with my dog Canela and being with friends and family.
