
He au wā kamaliʻi e pūlama ʻia nō
Childhood passes so quickly, let it be treasured, cherished, cared for!
Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is open!
Apply online using the link below:
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Tuition Subsidy Opportunities
Early Application is key when applying for State/County Funding as most are on first-come first-serve basis as families qualify.
***Molokai Families are in the same pool with Oahu and Maui Preschools for funding.

Childcare Connections
Please apply at:
https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/ccch-subsidies/how-to-apply/
Ph: 855-643-1643
**Both parents need to work in order to qualify for this scholarship however if the reason one person is not working is because they are caring for their preschool bound child, the organization will allow you 3 months to find a job after your child starts preschool.
Please let them know if this is your case when applying

Quality Care for Hawaiian keiki
Please apply at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MFSSSUBSIDYPRG21225
Child must be of Hawaiian descent in order to qualify for this scholarship. This is an open enrollment scholarship, please contact them or apply to find out if you qualify.
Monies are available first-come first serve as you qualify so early application in spring is key to ensure funding for the fall.

Maui County Early Childhood Resource Center
If you are struggling to find a scholarship that is right for you, please contact MCECRC at:
(808) 793-2816
County Funding is on a first-come first-serve basis as families qualify,
Applying for applications early is key to ensure subsidy funding in the fall.

Pauahi Keiki Scholars (PKS
Please request an application at
https://www.pauahi.org/preschool-scholarships
The deadline for the current school year has passed. Applications closed December 1, 2025. Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will open in August 2026

Preschool Open Doors
Please apply at
https://childcaresubsidyapplication.dhs.hawaii.gov
It is open to 3 & 4 year old keiki
Applications will open soon to families for the 2026-2027 school year.
You may find more information on their website provided.

Kathy Bennett Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is possible by a generous grant from the S.N. & Mary Castle Foundation. Keiki must be either on our waitlist or a current/admitted student in order to apply for this scholarship.
If this is the case please contact our director in order to obtain information at: sarah@nakamaliihoaloha.org