Welcome to the Cole Academy
Child Development CentersThe Cole Academy provides Hawaii’s finest nationally accredited early childhood education and childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Our preschool and daycare services are available year-round and islandwide, including Honolulu, Mililani, Kapolei, Windward Oahu and Hawaii Island (Kona-Kohala).
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The Cole Academy provides Hawaii’s finest nationally accredited early childhood education and childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Our preschool and daycare services are available year-round and islandwide, including Honolulu, Mililani, Kapolei, Windward Oahu and Hawaii Island (Kona-Kohala).
Curriculum & Age Structure
Curriculum
The Cole Academy's whole-child philosophy fosters academic, social and emotional development at an age-appropriate pace specific to each individual child in our care. Our advanced curriculum is consistently updated to ensure it's adapting to the latest developmental research and proven models.
Our curriculum highlights include:
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Age Groupings
At The Cole Academy, our milestone-based model is designed to foster deep connections between children and their primary caregivers while providing a stable, consistent environment for growth.
- Infants - 6 weeks to 12 months. Focused on sensory exploration and secure attachment with a consistent caregiving team.
- Wobblers - 12 months to 21 months. Supports emerging independence; maintains consistent primary caregivers to support walking, feeding, language, and social development.
- Toddlers - 22 months to 30 months. Rhythmic daily schedule preparing children for preschool; builds emotional maturity and security for active peer group interaction.
- Preschool and Jr Kindergarten - Our program is structured to support children through key developmental milestones and intentional school-year transitions. Depending on the specific campus, our preschool structure may include:
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- Combined Preschool/JrK: A cohesive multi-age learning environment.
- Two-Stage Transition: Separate Preschool and JrK classrooms.
- Three-Stage Progression: A developmental track through Preschool 1 (approx. 2.5–3.5), Preschool 2 (approx. 3.5–4.5), and JrK (approx. 4.5 through graduation).
Once enrolled, children typically transition into their new schedules annually during the summer. This ensures they remain with the same peer group and teaching team for the full school year, allowing for consistent progress monitoring through our seasonal assessments and aligned curriculum.
Ratios
The Cole Academy has ample, qualified staff to ensure the utmost attention to your child. Our ratios exceed licensing and accreditation standards at most times of the day.
Cole Academy teachers, caregivers and aides are staffed to a level that achieves the following ratios during instructional times:
- Infants, up to 1:3
- Wobblers (12-21 months), up to 1:4
- Toddlers (22-30 months), up to 1:6
- Preschool (older 2s, 3s and JrK) up to 1:8
- During naptimes, brief staff transitions or other group activities, the ratios may differ but do not exceed licensing standards.
Locations
Downtown Honolulu
800 Bethel Street at Queen's Court Honolulu, HI 96813
PHONE: 808-531-4500
FAX: 808-531-4200
Hours of operation: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday
To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900
Kapolei
1033 Ala Kahawai St
Kapolei HI 96707
(Next to the Kapolei State Library and Island Pacific Academy)
PHONE: 808-674-2244
FAX: 808-674-8841
Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday
To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900
Kailua Windward Oahu
780 Keolu Drive
Kailua, HI 96734
PHONE: 808-261-3012
FAX: 808-261-3576
Hours of operation: 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday
To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900
Mililani
94-359 Makohilani Street
Mililani, HI 96789
PHONE: 808-625-2001
FAX: 808-625-2021
Hours of operation: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900
Hawaii Island - Kona-Kohala
68-148 Hoohana St.
Kamuela-Mauna Lani, HI 96743
PHONE: 808-731-3220
FAX: 808-731-3225
Hours of operation: 6:45 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday
To reach enrollment coordinator: Call or TEXT (808) 469 8900
eMailinfo@thecoleacademy.com
Telephone808-469-8900
Enrollment & Tuition
No obligations, No fees.Fill out an application today for FREE!
Early Childhood Education and Care
We welcome enrollments at any time of year, with NO FEE to register. Due to often-long wait lists, we do invite you to submit a free, no-obligation application as early as possible before your preferred start date. Complete the form below to reserve an option for the next available enrollment space. There is no fee and no obligation to attend from this form. Call or text 808-469-8900 with questions.
Full-time enrollment: Monday through Friday, based on campus hours:
- Downtown Honolulu, 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Kapolei, 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
- Kailua Windward Oahu, 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Mililani, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Hawaii Island (Kona-Kohala), 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
Part-time enrollment: Monday-Friday, minimum 25 hours per week:
- Either AM half of the day, or
- PM half of the day
- If you wish to seek an alternate schedule, the enrollment department welcomes the request.
Monthly tuition, August 2025-July 2026
| Age / Classroom | Full Time Monthly Tuition |
| 6 weeks – 12mo Infants | $2,660 |
| 12mo – 21mo Wobbler | $2,630 |
| 21mo – 30mo Toddler | $2,510 |
| 30mo – 6yrs Preschool and JrK | $2,430 |
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- All rates are before 4.712% tax and do not include any catered lunch that families may elect to purchase
- The Cole Academy is pleased to offer multi-child discounts for families with siblings enrolled
Half Day Morning or Half Day Afternoon Monthly Tuition Aug 2025 – July 2026
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Age / Classroom |
Part-Time Monthly tuition |
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6 weeks – 12mo Infants |
$1,825 |
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12mo – 21mo Wobbler |
$1,815 |
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21mo – 30mo Toddler |
$1,795 |
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30mo – 6yrs Preschool and JrK |
$1,780 |
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- All rates are before 4.712% tax and do not include any catered lunch that families may elect to purchase
- The Cole Academy is pleased to offer multi-child discounts for families with siblings enrolled
- Part Time Tuition is 5 hours of care in the morning before 12pm, or 5 hours of care in the afternoon after 12pm.
School Calendar
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Dates To Remember
DEC 31, 2025 – JAN 1, 2026 New Year Holidays
FEB 16, 2026 President’s Day
MAR 26, 2026 Kuhio Day
MAY 25, 2026 Memorial Day
JUN 11, 2026 Kamehameha Day
JUL 3, 2026 Independence Day
SEP 7, 2026 Labor Day
OCT 12, 2026 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
NOV 25, 2026 Half Day, open until Noon (before Thanksgiving)
NOV 26 – 27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday
DEC 24 – 25, 2026 Christmas Holiday
DEC 31, 2026 – JAN 1, 2027 New Year Holidays
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Mission & Vision
The mission of The Cole Academy is to educate and nurture Hawaii’s youngest people while giving families peace of mind and the support of an educational community.
Our vision is a community that thrives when its families’ needs are met and when its children develop a lifelong love of learning, fostered by their earliest teachers.
We value children, families and teachers. We provide for their mutual success with a focus on education, care, connections and community.
Our School
Facilities and Parent Resources
Our specialized child development, academic and social curriculum prepares your child for success and kindergarten readiness, including early reading, math, even foreign language and infant-toddler sign language. Family-owned and operated — The Cole Academy shares your priorities for quality, nurturing care. From infants through preschool and kindergarten preparation The Cole Academy provides a full range of trusted, dependable education and care options for Hawaii preschool and elementary.
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Please call or text the enrollment line at 808-469-8900, or email sally@thecoleacademy.com to set up a tour.