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Discover Preschool and Kindergarten Day

February 16, 2017

More than 100 Waiʻanae Coast keiki and their ‘ohana attended Discover Preschool and Kindergarten Day at Kamehameha Schools’ Community Learning Center at Māʻili.

The Jan. 7 event was designed to engage the community for a thriving lāhui and connected families with the resources to make preschool affordable and accessible. Parents and caregivers received one-on-one help with filling out applications and had the opportunity to attend financial aid workshops. Nineteen early learning programs on the Wai‘anae Coast took part in the fourth annual event.

KS photographer Michael Young was on hand to capture highlights of Discover Preschool and Kindergarten Day.

Keiki learn about shapes, colors, and patterns through the hands-on activities provided.




Participants learn about Preschool Open Doors and Pauahi Keiki Scholarship opportunities.




KS Community Learning Center Manager Paula Ann Burgess Tauala offers site tours to interested ‘ohana.




Keiki use kalo stamps to learn about the parts of the plant.




KS Applicant Services Assistant Shannon Massey shares program information with ‘ohana.




Keiki make their own snack mix as part of the day's activities.




‘Aha Pūnana Leo staff teach keiki nā helu through counting activities.




Keiki O Ka ‘Āina staff share a ku‘i kalo playdough activity as a way to develop motor skills.




Wai‘anae Public Library Children’s Librarian Danielle Todd engages with keiki via literacy activities.




Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center provided free keiki car seat checks throughout the event.




INPEACE Hō‘ala staff members Michelle Mahuka and Kelyn Hallman assist with registering participants for the event.




INPEACE staff share their community programs.