Group Child Care Center
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Malamapokii Early Childhood Education Program
Kamuela, HI
· Hawaii County
641043 HIIAKA STREET ,
Kamuela, HI 96743
Quick Facts
Capacity
38 children
Age Range
2 years 8 months to 7 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Group Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
17021
License Issued
Jun 1, 2018
Expired
Dec 1, 2020
Issued By
Hawaii Department of Human Services
District Office
Central Hilo Child Care Licensing Unit
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About the Provider
Mālamapōki'i, which literally translates to “taking care of younger siblings”, is a family-based early childhood education which was established in 2001. Mālamapōki' aims to improve educational attainment of native Hawaiian children by providing a nurturing early childhood learning environment in which children and parents can grow together.
As Hawai'i’s first bi-lingual early childhood program, Mālamapōki' honors English, the language spoken in most of the children’s homes and throughout the community, while also providing an opportunity to learn Hawaiian, the mother tongue of our Hawaiian ancestors. Children hear both Hawaiian and English spoken fluently throughout the day and as a result learn to speak in both languages.
Mālamapōki' is open to keiki who will be four years of age by December 31st of the current year. Children are placed in multi-age groupings with kindergarteners. The instructional program is based on both preschool and kindergarten standards.
Mālamapōki'i advocates parent and family involvement and learning in and from the environment as essential components. Staff members are experienced educators with strong ties to the Waimea community.
As Hawai'i’s first bi-lingual early childhood program, Mālamapōki' honors English, the language spoken in most of the children’s homes and throughout the community, while also providing an opportunity to learn Hawaiian, the mother tongue of our Hawaiian ancestors. Children hear both Hawaiian and English spoken fluently throughout the day and as a result learn to speak in both languages.
Mālamapōki' is open to keiki who will be four years of age by December 31st of the current year. Children are placed in multi-age groupings with kindergarteners. The instructional program is based on both preschool and kindergarten standards.
Mālamapōki'i advocates parent and family involvement and learning in and from the environment as essential components. Staff members are experienced educators with strong ties to the Waimea community.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday - Friday
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