Families may enter the school at any time during the year with the monthly fee pro-rated.

Families who wish to enroll at The Early School must complete the following process:

1. Visit the school.
2. Call (808) 955-5881 to get an idea of the length of the wait list prior to step 3.
3. Fill out an application form and return it to the school with the $60 nonrefundable application fee. Applications are available by download, at the school or by mail.
   
4. Attend an orientation with their child.
5. Apply Early! We recommend you apply at least one year in advance. 

Criteria for Accepting Children

The Early School welcomes all families who wish to enroll their children on a first come first serve basis after the following criteria have been met:

For the Young Children's Program, three children between 18 months and 21 months are admitted and the others must be 21 months or older by the date of entry.

Preschool, children must be toilet trained (as defined by the staff) at least one month prior to entry. Previous experience with other children in a group setting, such as family day care home or playgroup, is preferred.

The "population mix" will be considered, e.g. the ratio of girls to boys in the school and the ages of the children and to the extent possible, programs will be balanced.

Transitions:

Families are encouraged to spend time at The Early School to help their child make the transition into the Young Children's Program (YCP) or the Preschool Program and should be willing to send their child for partial days at first, gradually working up to the full day. To help children with the transition to school, the staff requires that all new children be picked up by lunch time on their first day. (Children transitioning from the YCP to the Preschool are considered "new" children). Parents must check with their child's classroom teaching team about appropriate pick up times for the remainder of the first week.

ADA Compliance

It is The Early School's Policy to adhere to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and to accept children with disabilities who can be reasonably accommodated. The Staff shall make the final decision of acceptance based on the following guidelines:

1. No more than one child with special needs in each classroom (Young Children's Program, Preschool Lokahi Room and Sky Room).
2. The availability of special help for children who, in the staff's judgment, requires assistance for them to function optimally in the school environment.