Our Mission
The mission of Makiki Christian Church Preschool is:
Honor God
Demonstrate God’s love to children and families through a Christ-centered approach.
Provide a Nurturing Environment
Create a developmentally appropriate setting that supports the holistic growth of every child.
Partner with Families and Community
Foster spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development in collaboration with parents and the community.
Makiki Christian Church Preschool is a 501(c)3 non-profit (EIN 99-0073512), State-licensed, and NAEYC nationally accredited preschool licensed to enroll a maximum of 105 children from ages 2 – 5. The Preschool is a mission of the total program offered by Makiki Christian Church in its efforts to meet the needs of the community. It is governed by the Preschool Board of Makiki Christian Church.
Our Philosophy
Makiki Christian Church Preschool is a ministry of Makiki Christian Church. The Preschool serves the needs of 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-year olds by offering them a wide range of experiences designed for their fullest development spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally.
The activities, therefore, include varied experiences in art, music, literature, and natural and physical sciences, community life, and chapel — all these activities are developmentally appropriate. The children are afforded opportunities to work and play with others of their own ages and to practice those social skills which make daily living more enjoyable.
A Place to Grow
Reflected in the program of the preschool is a basic philosophy that:
Curious
Children by nature are active learners with a drive to explore, to master, to be self-directing, to use all of their senses and all of their muscles in the process.
Engaging
Children learn best in an environment which provides the security of stable routines balanced by frequently changing, challenging, and new experiences.
Autonomous
Children are best motivated to learn when they achieve approval and success through their own efforts.
Self-Regulating
Children learn to understand & organize themselves by experiencing reasonable & predictable limits. Consistent guidance develops self-control based on reward, not fear.
Perceptive
Children are sensitive and respond to non-verbal as well as verbal expressions from peers and adults.
Faith
Worship of God and learning about His love and grace are valuable experiences for growth.
Preschool Board
Gwen Imai
Elsie Keiko Gushiken
Brian Goo
Vehia Goo
Carlton Gushiken
Gail Hashimoto
Myra Kuboyama
Ed Sueoka
Shirley Tamashiro
Pam Young
Our Staff
Meet our dedicated teachers and staff who make Makiki Christian Church Preschool truly special!
Nondiscrimination Policy
Makiki Christian Church Preschool, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accepts children with disabilities on condition that a responsible accommodation does not impose undue hardships upon the Preschool.
Makiki Christian Church Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Preschool. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and other school-administered programs.
Makiki Christian Church Preschool is an equal opportunity provider.
Confidentiality Clause
Information pertaining to a child or parent or guardian of child shall not be disclosed to persons other than the facility staff unless the parents or guardians of the child grant written permission to do so.
Makiki Christian Church Preschool
Makiki Christian Church Preschool
829 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
(808) 594-8916
501(c)3 Nonprofit
EIN 99-0073512
Fed ID# 99-0073512
State ID# GE-012-882-9440-01
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Parking
Ample parking is available. Enter on Rycroft Street to get to the lot or on Pensacola Street for lawn parking.
NAEYC Accredited
Our preschool is licensed by the State of Hawaii and meets the standards of excellence set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).