Child Care Program Waikiki Community Center

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Waikiki Community Center is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing multigenerational programs and social services to the people who live, work, and visit Waikiki.

Waikiki Community Center is a licensed child care center in the State of of Hawaii located at 310 Paoakalani Avenue in the heart of Waikiki. Call: (808) 922-2098.

Educational Philosophy

Our mission is to provide families with quality childcare in a safe and nurturing environment by promoting individual growth and development. Our goal is to prepare young children for lifelong learning by developing fundamental skills to think creatively, to use all their senses, to build self confidence, and grow physically, emotionally, cognitively and socially. These fundamental skills provide young children with the foundation to become successful learners in kindergarten.

Program Goals

To help every child become ready to learn and succeed in kindergarten, and next higher grade level.
To help every child build a foundation to become lifetime learners.
To help every child develop an understanding and awareness of the world through a multicultural environment. To provide a variety of developmental appropriate learning opportunities that nurture social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.
To encourage every child to develop into confident, responsible and caring individuals.

Weekday Program

The Weekday Program offers care for children in three age levels: Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Registration Fee: $75.00 payable when your child is accepted. This non-refundable fee may be used to reserve a space for your child.

Monthly Tuition - $75 non refundable registration fee required to reserve space:

Infants: $ 860 (6 weeks to 12 months old)
Young Toddlers: $805 (13 to 24 months)
2 Years old: $ 705 (Not potty trained)
2 Years Old: $660 (Completely potty trained)
Preschoolers: $ 640 (3 to 5 years old)

Tuition includes:

Breakfast (served between 8-8:30 a.m.)
Lunch (served at 11:00-11:30 a.m.)
Afternoon snack (served at 2:30 p.m.)
Some excursion fees

Saturday & Holiday Program (cancelled till further notice)

Enrollment Requirements

The following requirements are needed before your child can start school.

Application Form with applicable registration fees.
Medical and Emergency Form, Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form, Photo and/or Story Release form and Regular Outing Permission Form.
Form 14 (Pupil's Health Record), Physical, and TB clearance - must be completed in Hawaii.
TB must be done in Hawaii. (Please allow at lease one month (30 days) to actual enrollment to schedule and conduct a physical and TB test in Hawwaii).
USDA Income Eligibility Statement (not required for Saturday/Holiday Program)
Enrollment Statement (not required for Saturday/Holiday Program)

Suggested items to bring and/or to do:

Change of clothes and a plastic bag for soiled clothes.
Small blanket or towel.
If needed, diaper, pull-ups, and wipes.
Please label all of your child's belongings with an indelible ink pen.
Reservations for Saturday & all Holidays for childcare must be made at least two (2) working days in advance. For out of state visitors, reservations must be made one (1) month in advance, first come, first served.

Out of State Visitors - Out of state visitors are welcome to enroll their child for the Saturday and Holiday Care program while they are visiting the State. Advance reservations are required (one month in advance) and must meet all enrollment requirements listed above. Form 14 may be obtained from any Health Care provider, doctor's office or medical clinic. The physical and TB (tuberculosis) clearance must be completed in the State of Hawaii.

U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age and disability. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-w, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Contact: Contact Childcare Director at (808) 922-2098 or email at childcare@waikikicommunitycenter.org