58 HAWAII PARENT November/December 2025 1/2 PAGE AD KEIKI O KA AINA Infant to 5 Years Old Keiki O Ka ‘Aina’s (KOKA) mission is to educate children, strengthen families, enrich communities, and perpetuate culture. Parents are encouraged to be their keiki’s first and best teacher, setting a standard for family-based education. KOKA’s preschool programs interweave Montessori activities with Hawaiian values, traditions, culture, and language. Teachers support children’s natural enthusiasm to learn and play in a developmentally and age-appropriate atmosphere. Children learn through art, discovery, and movement, using the ‘aina (land) as a natural classroom. At KOKA, everything is done in a balanced, stimulating, and enriching environment, while providing families with the support systems and resources they need to become self-confident, self-determined, and self-sustaining. Visit KOKA.org to find your nearest location. PALI PRESCHOOL Ages 2 to 6 At Pali Preschool, each child is recognized as a unique individual and treated as a contributing member of the group. Within a Christian setting, students engage in stimulating, hands-on experiences that encourage critical thinking and problemsolving. A rich curriculum includes music, art, literature, pre-reading, math, writing, science, and social studies to support whole-child development. Children also enjoy a weekly music class led by a dedicated music teacher and gather for a chapel service every other week with the pastor, further enriching their school experience. With an emphasis on building self-esteem, keiki are encouraged to express their feelings with confidence and acceptance. Conveniently located near downtown Honolulu, the Nuuanu campus features spacious indoor and outdoor areas, individual classrooms, and a gymnasium. For more information, please visit PaliPreschool.org.
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