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.
CURRENTLY IN TRANSITION...
As part of our efforts to prepare our children and teachers for the mixed-age groupings when we transform into a Christian Montessori school by the 2025-26 school year, we have moved our learning space to the Social Hall in the educational building. While the children are still separated into two classes led by two lead teachers and two assistant teachers, they will experience being in the same space with each other and having circle time together.
We strongly encourage and greatly appreciate it when families support their children’s self-sufficiency at home. In school, the children will learn to unpack their belongings independently, put on and take off their socks and shoes, dress and undress for toileting, set up and clean up their lunches and snacks, including opening and closing containers, and dress their cots for rest time. Encouraging children to continue these and other skills at home will support their learning experiences in school. We thank you very much for your support!
“The essence of independence is to be able to do something for
one’s self. Adults work to finish a task, but the child works in
order to grow, and is working to create the adult, the person that
is to be. Such experience is not just play... it is work he must do in
order to grow up.”
-- Dr. Maria Montessori
admission
Children must be at least three 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 enrollment date, submitted with an Application Fee of $25.
Once applications are processed you will be notified of your child's status. To continue the enrollment process, a non-refundable Registration Fee of $50 will be assessed to reserve your child's space. 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!
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-4:00pm, except for holidays and school closure days. A sample school calendar may be provided upon request. Tuition is $12,000 per school year.
contact
Email: preschool@honoluluchristian.org
We highly encourage you to come visit our school with your child. Visitations are made by appointment only with a 24-hour advance notice.
why we are here
The philosophy of The Honolulu Christian Preschool is based on the fact that God is the center of the universe, and that all life revolves around Him.
As a ministry of the Honolulu Christian Church, our preschool aims:
As a vital ministry of the church, The Honolulu Christian Preschool provides quality care in a safe, inviting, and pleasant environment.
The goal of our ministry is to provide quality Christian training for young children by encouraging them to respond to God’s love and to apply God’s Word to their lives.
The Honolulu Christian Preschool is an essential ministry to young children and parents within the church and an important outreach into our community.
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 have married my husband, Marc, for 28 years and have two boys, Elvis (20) and William (13) as of 2024. 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!
