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, 2018 – July 31, 2020 and be 3 or 4 years old on or before July 31, 2023.

Start Date: 

August 8, 2023

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.   

Please visit our school office for an application or download and print the application forms. The office is now accepting applications for next school year 2023-2024.  Each class is limited to 20 students.