Welcome to the Cole Academy

Child Development Centers

The Cole Academy provides Hawaii’s finest nationally accredited early childhood education and childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Our preschool and daycare services are available year-round and islandwide, including Honolulu, Mililani, Kapolei, East Oahu, Windward Oahu and Hawaii Island (Kona-Kohala).

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The Cole Academy provides Hawaii’s finest nationally accredited early childhood education and childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Our preschool and daycare services are available year-round and islandwide, including Honolulu, Mililani, Kapolei, East Oahu, Windward Oahu and Hawaii Island (Kona-Kohala).

Curriculum & Age Structure

Curriculum

The Cole Academy's whole-child philosophy fosters academic, social and emotional development at an age-appropriate pace specific to each individual child in our care. Our advanced curriculum is consistently updated to ensure it's adapting to the latest developmental research and proven models.

Our curriculum highlights include:

  • Reading
  • Math
  • Sign and foreign language
  • Science
  • Field Trips
  • Motor skills
  • Movement
  • Music
  • Social skills
  • Kindergarten readiness

Age Structures

Class sizes are kept at sizes that create intimate learning environments while still allowing for diversity and formation of communities. These are most often far smaller than you will find in other preschools.

The Cole Academy also is unique in our attention to specific developmental milestones in the formation of our classrooms. Most schools group a wide span of ages together, while The Cole Academy ensures constant eye-opening new adventures and challenges with age- and readiness-based groupings that grow along the following trajectory:

  • Infants - 6 weeks to 12 months, or when walking
  • Wobblers - 12 months to 18 months
  • Toddlers - 18 months to 24 months
  • 2s - 24 to 36 months, or when potty trained and academically/socially ready for 3s
  • 3s - 36 to 48 months (or 42 months, depending on the child's eventual graduating date)
  • 4s - 42 months - 60 months (or younger than 60 months, depending on graduating date)
  • Junior Kindergarten - Child's final preschool year, an environment very similar to Kindergarten

Ratios

The Cole Academy has ample, qualified staff to ensure the utmost attention to your child. Our ratios exceed licensing and accreditation standards.

Cole Academy teachers, caregivers and aides are staffed to a level that achieves the following ratios during instructional times:

  • Infants, up to 1:3
  • Wobblers, up to 1:4
  • Toddlers, up to 1:5
  • 2 year olds, up to 1:6
  • 3-5 year olds, up to 1:8
  • During naptimes, brief staff transitions or other group activities, the ratios may differ but do not exceed licensing standards.

Locations

Downtown Honolulu

800 Bethel Street at Queen's Court Honolulu, HI 96813

PHONE: 808-531-4500

FAX: 808-531-4200

Hours of operation: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday

To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900

Kapolei

1033 Ala Kahawai St
Kapolei HI 96707

(Next to the Kapolei State Library and Island Pacific Academy)

PHONE: 808-674-2244

FAX: 808-674-8841

Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday

To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900

Kailua Windward Oahu

780 Keolu Drive
Kailua, HI 96734

PHONE: 808-261-3012

FAX: 808-261-3576

Hours of operation: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday

To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900

East Oahu

1041 10th Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816

(near Epiphany Church on Harding Avenue)

PHONE: 808-732-4200

FAX: 808-732-4211

Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday

To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900

Mililani

94-359 Makohilani Street
Mililani, HI 96789

PHONE: 808-625-2001

FAX: 808-625-2021

Hours of operation: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900

Hawaii Island - Kona-Kohala

68-148 Hoohana St.
Kamuela-Mauna Lani, HI 96743

PHONE: 808-731-3220

FAX: 808-731-3225

Hours of operation: Temporarily 7:am-3:30pm Monday through Friday

To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900

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Telephone808-469-8900

Enrollment & Tuition

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Early Childhood Education and Care

We welcome enrollments at any time of year, with NO FEE to register. Due to often-long wait lists, we do invite you to submit a free, no-obligation application as early as possible before your preferred start date. Complete the form below to reserve an option for the next available enrollment space. There is no fee and no obligation to attend from this form. Call or text 808-469-8900 with questions.

Full-time enrollment: Monday through Friday, based on campus hours:

  • Downtown Honolulu, 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Kapolei, 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
  • Kailua Windward Oahu, 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Kaimuki East Oahu, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Mililani, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Hawaii Island (Kona-Kohala), 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.

Part-time enrollment: Monday-Friday, minimum 25 hours per week:

  • Either AM half of the day, or
  • PM half of the day
  • If you wish to seek an alternate schedule, the enrollment department welcomes the request.

Monthly tuition, August 2024-July 2025

AGE FULL TIME
Infant (0 – 11 months) $2,570/month
12 – 17 months $2,540/month
18 – 23 months $2,510/month
2 years – 2 years, 11 months $2,425/month
3 – 5 years $2,345/month

All rates are before 4.712% tax and before any catered lunch that the family elects to purchase.

The Cole Academy is pleased to offer multi-child discounts for families with siblings enrolled.

Monthly tuition, August 2024-July 2025

AGE PART TIME
Infant (0 – 11 months) $1,765/mo
+ $18.75 each add'l hour
12 – 17 months $1,755/mo
+ $18.60 each add'l hour
18 – 23 months $1,745/mo
+ $18.55 each add'l hour
2 years – 2 years, 11 months $1,735/mo
+ $18.50 each add'l hour
3 – 5 years $1,720/mo
+ $18.45 each add'l hour

All rates are before 4.712% tax and before any catered lunch that the family elects to purchase.

The Cole Academy is pleased to offer multi-child discounts for families with siblings enrolled.

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School Holidays

Dates To Remember

FEB 19, 2024 President’s Day
MAR 26, 2024 Kuhio Day
MAY 27, 2024 Memorial Day
JUN 11, 2024 Kamehameha Day
JUL 4, 2024 Independence Day
SEP 2, 2024 Labor Day
OCT 14, 2024 Discoverer’s/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
NOV 27, 2024 Half Day, open until Noon (before Thanksgiving)
NOV 28 – 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Holidays
DEC 24 – 25, 2024 Christmas Holidays
DEC 31, 2024 – JAN 1, 2025 New Year Holidays

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Mission & Vision

The mission of The Cole Academy is to educate and nurture Hawaii’s youngest people while giving families peace of mind and the support of an educational community.

Our vision is a community that thrives when its families’ needs are met and when its children develop a lifelong love of learning, fostered by their earliest teachers.

We value children, families and teachers. We provide for their mutual success with a focus on education, care, connections and community.

Our School

Facilities and Parent Resources

Our specialized child development, academic and social curriculum prepares your child for success and kindergarten readiness, including early reading, math, even foreign language and infant-toddler sign language. Family-owned and operated — The Cole Academy shares your priorities for quality, nurturing care. From infants through preschool and kindergarten preparation The Cole Academy provides a full range of trusted, dependable education and care options for Hawaii preschool and elementary.

Catered Lunches
The Cole Academy provides all drinks and snacks on a state-nutritionist-reviewed menu throughout the day. Parents may bring their child’s lunch or may choose to purchase from one of our caterers:

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Emergency Alert System
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Kindergarten Readiness & Planning
See your center director to initiate planning for application and enrollment in your child’s next educational environment after preschool.

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Immunization & Daily Wellness Greetings
It is essential that all children stay up to date on immunizations. Forms are required prior to admission, and they are also required to be updated throughout a child’s attendance at school.

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Protect Child Identities
Parent Safety Tip: Protecting Your Child From Identity Theft

Believe it or not, identity thieves often prey on children’s identities to commit financial fraud.

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Please call or text the enrollment line at 808-469-8900, or email rebekah@thecoleacademy.com to set up a tour.