Kapalama Elementary is excited to announce that we are one of the public schools in the state to have a public Prekindergarten program on our campus. The program is funded through the State of Hawaii's Executive Office on Early Learning.  The Prekindergarten class is able to provide high-quality learning experiences for students in the year prior to Kindergarten eligibility. For more information and applications (translated into various languages) please visit:  EOEL website. (click for the link)

Eligibility Requirements:  

Our program serves 3- and 4-year-old children who are in the two years prior to kindergarten entry. Children must be born on or between August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2022.

Online and Paper Applications

Online and paper applications will be accepted beginning on March 3, 2025 at 8:00 am.

Online applications are highly recommended (processed faster) at earlylearning.ehawaii.gov.  If no access to computer, Kapalama will provide a hard copy application at our school office.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial. Acceptance letters will instruct parents/legal guardians to enroll their child at the school office. Required school enrollment forms must be completed and submitted prior to the child’s first day of attendance.

Additional Information 

EOEL website at earlylearning.ehawaii.gov

Priority for Enrollment: 

Priority is provided for children whose situations include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: 

• Children who are eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and require general education placement.

• Children in foster care.

• Children who are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.

• Children who are dual or multi-language learners.

• Children whose family's income is no more than 300% of the federal poverty level.

• Children who are experiencing at-risk situations which may impact their development and learning.   

HCAP Head Start & Early Head Start mission statement is enriching the lives of children, Engaging Families and Strengthening Communities.  At HCAP, we are dedicated to supporting Hawaiʻi’s families by providing high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive services for children ages 0-5, as well as prenatal mothers.  

Our services include:

• Home-Based Programs for pregnant mothers and children ages 0–5

• Center-Based Programs for children ages 3–5

  • Free Part-Day Centers

  • Affordable Full-Day Centers

• Head Start / DOE Inclusion Classrooms for children ages 3–5

HCAP Head Start & Early Head Start is currently recruiting families for the 2025-2026 school year. 

HCAP Head start & Early Head Start website for more information.

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