Makiki Christian Church Preschool

The mission of Makiki Christian Church Preschool is to honor God by demonstrating His love to the children and families of our preschool by providing a nurturing, Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate environment that fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of every child in partnership with parents and our community.

Introduction

Makiki Christian Church Preschool is a non-profit, State-licensed preschool licensed to enroll a maximum of 105 children from ages two through five. The preschool is a function 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.

Philosophy

The preschool serves the needs of 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. Reflected in the program of the preschool is a basic philosophy that:

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.
Children learn best in a situation which provides the security of stable routines balances by frequently changing and new experiences.
Children are best motivated to learn when they achieve approval and success through their own efforts.
Children learn to organize themselves and understand themselves by experiencing limits which are reasonable and predictable. Consistent adult guidance helps them to develop self-control not based on fear of punishment.
Children are sensitive and respond to non-verbal as well as verbal expressions from peers and adults.
Worship of God and learning about His love and grace are valuable experiences for growth.

The activities, therefore, include varied experiences in art, music, literature, and natural and physical sciences, community life, and chapel; these activities are developmentally appropriate. Opportunities are afforded the children to work and play with others of their own ages and to practice those social skills which make daily living more enjoyable.

Accreditation

Makiki Christian Church Preschool's accreditation has been renewed until July 31, 2007. NAEYC nationally recognizes high quality early childhood programs that demonstrate substantial compliiance to ECE standards. For more information on NAEYC, visit their website at www.naeyc.org.

Preschool Staff

We believe that each child is a unique and special gift from God, and that He plays a vital role in the development of each child. We feel privileged and honored to participate in providing administrative and spiritual guidance to the wonderful and loyal staff of our preschool who share this belief and carry out our mission every day.

Director: Lydia Takara
Teachers: Davilene Anakalea, Iris Iwamoto, Carol Konno, Imelda McIntosh, Shawn Nakamaejo, Rene Saito, Linda Ward
Assistant Teachers: Kelli Tran
Classroom Aides: Dawn Hamada, Francisca Julian, Edwina Lucas, Winnie Manabe, Dale Masuno, Bonnie Ocariza, Garilyn Souza, Thelma Nakamura
Board Chairperson: Michelle Saito

Nondiscriminatory Policy

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 school. 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, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accepts children with disabilities on condition that a responsible accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the preschool.

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.

Contact Information

Makiki Christian Church Preschool
Lydia Takara, Director
829 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

(808) 594-8916
(808) 594-8918 fax.

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