welcome!
Thank you for taking an interest in our preschool. We are a small, private preschool located in lower Manoa by the University of Hawai`i. We have been in operation, serving the children and their families in our community since 1985. The Honolulu Christian Preschool offers a well balanced curriculum where children can thrive and discover who they are as they grow and learn in a loving, Christ-centered environment.
why we are here
Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education that empowers children to explore, discover, and embrace, the wonders of God's creation and nurture each child's unique gifts through purposeful work, hands-on learning, and intentional spiritual guidance that cultivates a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
Our educational approach is rooted in the Christian Montessori philosophy, which encourages independence, curiosity, and compassion. We promote each child's cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual development through hands-on, child-centered learning in mixed-age classroom environments.
Biblically-integrated curriculum
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child-centered hands-on learning
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peaceful and respectful community
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program hours & tuition
We begin SY 2025-2026 on August 5, 2025 and end on May 28, 2026. School is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm, except for holidays and school closure days. A sample school calendar may be provided upon request. Tuition is $12,000 per school year.
admission
Children must be at least two-and-a-half years old upon entrance and no more than six years old by December 31 of enrollment year. They must be fully toilet trained.
Applications are accepted one year prior to the enrollment date, submitted with an Application Fee of $25. Once applications are processed you will be notified of your child's status. To complete the enrollment process, please submit a non-refundable Registration Fee of $75. The first month's tuition deposit will be due at the time of enrollment. One month prior to enrollment session, an advanced tuition deposit, 1/10 of school year tuition will be assessed.
Each child is accepted with the understanding that he/she will be enrolled for the entire School Year.
Click here to sign up for a free Brightwheel account and fill out an application for the 2025-2026 School Year!
contact
Phone: (808) 634-6666
Email: preschool@honoluluchristian.org
Location: 2207 Oahu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822
We highly encourage you to come visit our school with your child. Visitations are made by appointment only with a 24-hour advance notice.
meet the staff
Get to know a little bit about our qualified, professional, and passionate faculty!
yanyan imamura - director
Aloha! I was born and raised in Hong Kong but have lived in Hawaii for over 30 years. I married my husband, Marc, in 1996 and have had two boys, Elvis and William. Our family attends the Honolulu Christian Church and leads worship on certain Sundays for the Japanese and English congregations. I started my Early Childhood Education career fifteen years ago in the Fireflies classroom at Honolulu Christian Preschool. Since then, I have been a preschool teacher and director, teacher trainer, college instructor, and assistant director of an early education program at a university. I hold a Master of Education in ECE from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Chaminade University of Honolulu. I also hold an Early Childhood Credential from the American Montessori Society. Since learning about Montessori education, I have found the approach closely aligned with Christian values. I prayed for an opportunity to combine the two to create an optimal learning environment for young children. I thank God for answering my prayer and leading me back to this special place.
cami naito - lead teacher
I grew up at Honolulu Christian Church, where I was baptized and am a member. In High School, I was doing maintenance at the preschool. In 2004, I began as an Assistant Teacher while attending school to become a teacher. I graduated with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I currently attend the Metro Christian Church, where I am in a small group and help in the Women's Ministry and Metro Kids.
tiffany asamoto - lead teacher
I’m Tiffany Asamoto, and I’m honored to be part of your child’s early learning journey. I’m excited to create a fun, nurturing, and engaging environment where your child will grow, explore, and develop a love for learning. I graduated from Chaminade University of Honolulu with my Master’s in Teaching in May 2024. I’ve worked with children from ages 2 to Pre-K. I also have my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from The University of Hawaii at Manoa. I know how important it is to create a classroom where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves. I’ll use hands-on activities, creative play, and structured learning to support their social, emotional, and academic development. I believe that communication and collaboration between teachers and parents are crucial for your child’s success. I encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or insights about your child. I look forward to getting to know you and your child and working together to make this wonderful and enriching school year. Thank you for entrusting me with your little one’s early education - I can’t wait for all the learning and fun ahead!
