Academics

Bright Beginnings Preschool

Bright Beginnings Preschool

Preschoolers Learn Best Through Play

The Maui Prep indoor and outdoor learning spaces allow students to grow socially, emotionally and academically through developmentally-appropriate experiences with their teachers and peers. By observing and reflecting on children's interests, our licensed teachers design units of study that encourage social and emotional growth, while developing cognitive learning and other skills necessary to progress to kindergarten.

At a Glance

Quick Facts

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  • $9,660

    Tuition
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  • 3-5

    Ages of our preschoolers

  • 32

    Preschool capacity

  • 8:1

    Student-to-Teacher Ratio
Our Philosophy

Maui Prep Preschool fosters each child’s natural curiosity, encouraging them to ask the next question — key to being a lifelong learner!

How We Learn

Our Curriculum Is Rooted In

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  • Early Literacy

    Early literacy is comprised of print concepts, introduction to phonics, and letter and word recognition. In addition, processing and predicting story elements, applying characters or situations in their own worlds influence comprehension skills.
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  • Fine and Gross Motor Development

    Daily classroom activities support both fine and gross motor development, including:
    • holding and using pencils, crayons, paintbrushes, scissors, tweezers, tongs, shovels, scoops, funnels, and more
    • tracing, arranging, sorting, fastening (buttons, zippers, velcro, latches)
    • physical activities involving balancing, climbing, traversing, swinging

  • Process Play

    Process play in the Maui Prep classroom allows preschoolers to learn how things work, different roles in the home, school, and community, and to experiment without pressure to achieve a certain result. The process of each classroom activity is where the real education happens.
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  • Scientific Inquiry

    Our Maui Prep Preschool teachers observe the preschoolers' interests and plan curriculum and projects that will engage the students. More than sharing or explaining a new concept, the students follow a model of
    • developing and answering driving questions
    • making real world connections
    • forming hypotheses

  • Sensory Play

    Preschoolers absorb new things through their five senses. Sensory play establishes a foundation to allow preschoolers to work towards more complex tasks, strengthens language development and vocabulary, improves problem-solving skills, and supports cognitive growth.

    How our classroom supports sensory play:

    • Sensory bin
    • Art corner
    • Outdoor garden

  • Social and Emotional Development

    The Maui Prep Preschool is 'ohana can enroll up to 32 students each year (current enrollment may be less) allowing for an eclectic group of personalities, interests, and abilities. Preschool social-emotional skills include being able to get along and cooperate with others, manage strong feelings, focus attention, and persist at challenging tasks.

Admissions

How to Enroll

Preschool admission for the upcoming school year begins in December with a formal assessment. To be eligible, children must be at least 3 years old by August 1 and fully potty-trained.

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  • Check eligibility!

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  • Schedule a tour or visit an open house

    admissions@mauiprep.org or (808) 665-9966, ext. 305.
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  • Complete a group assessment

    This assessment is a great way for us to get to know your child and their readiness for the program.
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  • Enroll and submit documentation

    Preschool admissions decisions are typically delivered by January 31st.
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Visit an Open House

See our classrooms, meet our teachers and sign up for a preschool assessment.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Do you have a part-time program?

    No, our program is designed for students to attend each weekday, during normal school hours.  Our calendar aligns with Maui Prep's academic calendar.

  • Is Financial Aid available for preschool?

    While Maui Prep does not award Financial Aid for preschool students, you may be eligible for assistance through the Preschool Open Doors (POD) program, administered by PATCH (People Attentive To Children), which provides subsidies to help families afford quality early learning. Recent expansions, including year-round applications and increased income eligibility, make the program accessible to more families with children aged 2-5. To apply, families can visit the PATCH Hawaii website or use the online application portal at childcaresubsidyapplication.dhs.hawaii.gov. 

  • How do I help my child prepare for preschool?

    If this is your child's first time at preschool, you can help them prepare by working together to master some basic skills that help them be self-sufficient in the classroom.  Some examples to practice are:
    • Open and close lunch box and containers
    • Put on/remoe shoes and socks
    • Pull up and down their underwear/clothing to use the restroom (Please note: all students must be fully potty-trained by the first day of school or you may be asked to exit the program)
    • Roll up and secure their nap mat
    • Wash their hands with soap (20 seconds)
      Wipe and blow their nose

Start the Bright Beginnings journey

Tour our preschool classrooms and meet our teachers.
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Find Us

4910 Honoapi'ilani Highway
Lahaina, Hi 96761

About

Maui Preparatory Academy is a preschool through 12th grade private school located in West Maui. 
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