He au wā kamaliʻi e pūlama ʻia nō
Childhood passes so quickly, let it be treasured, cherished, cared for!
Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is full but you can apply to be on our waitlist!
Contact Us:
Director
sarah@nakamaliihoaloha.org
Teacher
sanoe@nakamaliihoaloha.org
Get to know your Kumu
Our Director
Aunty Sarah is about to embark in her sixth year teaching at Nā Kamali’i Hoaloha Preschool. She is in her first year as Director but her fourth year as Lead Teacher. She acquired her CDA (Childhood Development Associate) certification in 2021 and is continuing her early childhood education at Chaminade University. Sarah has prior experience in the field as she began her studies years ago when living in Texas. She has a true passion for the field and for teaching your keiki.
Our Teacher
Sanoe Nunuha is starting her fifth full year at Nā Kamaliʻi Hoaloha. Sanoe has been working on her Bachelor's of early childhood education for a few years and has also acquired her Childhood Develpment Associate teaching certification in 2021. Sanoe really enjoys the time she gets to spend teaching children.
Our Teacher Assistant
Mary Grace Pugal is embarking in her fourth year at Nā Kamaliʻi Hoaloha. She has a Bachelors degree in early childhood education and has previous experience teaching first grade children when she lived in the Philippines. She enjoys spending time with your keiki. Aunty Grace received her Childhood Develpment Associate Certificationl in May 2024.
Our Teacher Assistant
Rory Ignacio Umi joined our team in June 2025 and comes with over 10 years working in the education sector. She is currently undergoing her Childhood Development Certification.
In May, our preschool team in partnership with PATCH Hawaii held a professional development retreat for Early Childhood Educators at Pu'u O Hoku Ranch. 16 early childhood professionals across 6 different organizations came together as the Ke Kumu A'o Ho'okahi Hui to receive developmental training pertinent to the work that they do in the field.