Child Care Program Waikiki Community Center

Waikiki Community Center Early Education Center

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 Early Education 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 for more information or email.

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.

Child-Staff Ratio

Waikiki Community Center's Early Education Center follows the child-staff ratio as required by State of Hawaii group child care center licensing standards:

Infants One teacher: 3 children
One Year Olds One teacher: 5 children
2 Year Olds One teacher: 8 children
3 & 4 Year Olds One teacher: 12 children

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 with your child's application. This is a non-refundable fee. (Return to top, click here)

Monthly Tuition

Infants: $ 975 (6 weeks to 12 months old)
Young Toddlers: $910 (13 to 24 months)
2 Years old: $ 780 (Not potty trained)
2 Years Old: $735 (Completely potty trained)
Preschoolers: $ 720 (3 to 5 years old)

Tuition includes:

Breakfast (served at 8 a.m.)
Lunch (served at 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Afternoon snack (served at 3:00 p.m.)
Some excursion fees and school supplies apply.

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) (Return to top)

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.

Out of State Visitors - 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. (Return to top)

Our Staff

Waikiki Community Center's Early Education Center staff have extensive experience and training in early childhood education. Our teachers have Bacehlor's degrees or Associates degrees in education or early childhood education and meet the State of Hawaii requirements for staff of licensed group child care centers.

Most of all, they care about each child and provide a safe, nurturing educational environment to help your child grow and develop to his or her fullest potential.

I AM! I CAN!

I AM! I CAN! captures Waikiki Community Center's Early Education Center philosophy. We strive to help each child develop into confident and competent learners, endowed with a zest for life and an appetite for all that life offers. This philosophy invites and encourages children to think creatively, to use all their senses and to become involved in every facet of learning. Innovative developmentally appropriate activities, coupled with a sensory-rich learning and play environment, are provided to encourage intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. We develop within each child a sense of self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth through group activities and creative learning. The children can explore the world around them within appropriate guidelines. Opportunities for success are ongoing as each child develops a positive self-image. Call (808) 922-2098 to learn more about CC's Early Education Program for your child! (Return to top, click here)

Contact: Contact Pam Seelig, Early Education Center Director at (808) 922-2098 or email at childcare@waikikicommunitycenter.org