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The Children’s Center Details
How to Enroll
Complete our application form and return it to the center. Please visit the center (virtually during the pandemic) prior to filling out an application to make sure it is a good fit for your family. Call the center at (808) 455-0488 to make an appointment to visit.
Send applications to:
Leeward Community College, Children’s Center,
DA 107, 96-045 Ala ‘Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782
During the summer, send applications to:
Honolulu Community College, Early Childhood Program,
874 Dillingham Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96817
USDA CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOOD PROGRAM
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Eligibility
Enrollment priority is given to children whose parents or guardians are students or employees of Leeward Community College. If families from Leeward Community College do not fill the center spaces are given to children of students and employees of other system programs, or to children from the larger community.
PARTIAL WEEK ENROLLMENT
A limited number of partial week spaces are available. Priority for partial week spaces is given to Leeward Community College students. If a partial week space is not filled by a Leeward Community College student it will be given to another family.
2022-2023 TUITION
5 days a week $900
3 days a week $680
2 days a week $500
Comp fee for a year $235
We accept funding from external sources: Childcare Connection, Preschool Open Doors, Pauahi Keiki Scholars, etc.
The Children’s Program Philosophy
The program implements a developmental approach to early childhood education and care. The curriculum focuses on all aspects of a child’s growth and development—intellectual, physical, social, and emotional. Children learn through experiences with good equipment and materials and with nurturing, helpful interactions with adults. Many successes are “guaranteed” as children explore the learning environment. They are encouraged to think and to solve problems. Adults offer assistance as needed.
Creativity is emphasized not only through painting and other art activities, but also through play with blocks, story telling and dramatic play.
Language development is enhanced through emphasis on verbal interactions with other children and adults. Reading to children and the availability of writing materials encourages the development of reading and writing.
Materials which serve many purposes such as sand, water and play dough are frequently available. Small muscle coordination is supported through play with toys like beads and Lego. Large muscles are developed through outside play and active games.
Routines such as meals, toileting, diapering, and rest time and a regular schedule for the day help children develop a sense of security.
Healthy relationships are nurtured among children, teachers and families. Adults are kind, but firm. They help children express their feelings, solve conflicts with words and use materials gently. Children learn that the center is a safe place where they can count on adults to treat them with respect and to protect them from harm. We appreciate the dignity, individuality, and culture of each family.
Staff and Contact Info
Dena Akiu
Dena is the lead teacher. She has been a teacher since 2009. She holds BA in early childhood from the University of Hawaii, West Oahu and will complete her Master’s Degree in early childhood in Fall 2021.
Jackie Rabang
Jackie has been a teacher at Leeward’s Children’s Center since 2006. She holds an AS in Early Childhood Education from Honolulu Community College.
Eva Moravcik
Eva has been the site coordinator at Leeward’s Children’s Center since 1994. She holds an MEd in Early Childhood Education from University of Hawaii. She is a professor of early childhood education at Honolulu Community College.
CONTACT INFO
The Children’s Center is located in DA 107, on the ‘Ewa side of campus.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:45 am – 3:15 pm
Phone: (808) 455-0488 (During Fall and Spring semesters)
(808) 845-9466 (Summer)