November/December 2025 HAWAII PARENT 117 work and discovery. Cozy reading corners, art tables, science centers, and play areas invite exploration and collaboration, while child-sized furniture and natural light foster independence and comfort. The curriculum blends The Creative Curriculum, a play-based and research-driven approach that promotes social, emotional, and creative growth, with SPARK Early Childhood Curriculum, a program of structured physical activities to build gross motor skills, coordination, and teamwork. Together, these programs ensure children are supported in all areas of development. YMCA of Honolulu also offers preschool and early learning centers for ages 2 – 5 at Kaimuki-Waialae, Leeward, Mililani, Nuʻuanu, and other communities. Each location offers a safe, nurturing environment focused on kindergarten readiness, social-emotional development, and whole-child growth. By combining trusted YMCA programs with expanded supports, the new Kailua preschool—and all YMCA early education sites—are giving families greater access to high-quality, affordable learning environments where children can thrive.
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