Part 1: Overview Types Of Providers In Hawaii, there are 3 types of child care providers that are defined and regulated by state laws: A license-exempt provider (like a relative, friend, or babysitter) can care for up to 2 children who are not related to them. A licensed family child care home has a caretaker … Read more
Part 1: Overview Part 2: Statewide Programs Part 3: Nannies, Au Pairs & Babysitters Some families in Hawaii prefer to have their children cared for in their own home — sometimes for the sake of convenience (no drop off and pick up at a day care center) and sometimes for the sake of the children … Read more
Part 1: OverviewPart 2: Statewide ProgramsPart 3: Nannies, Au Pairs & Babysitters Part 4: School Age Programs Kindergarten Eligibility Hawaii is one of 12 states in the U.S. that doesn’t have state-funded preschool, so families in which both parents work outside the home must make their own arrangements for full-time child care — whether that … Read more
Although Hawaii is one of 12 states in the U.S. that doesn’t offer state-funded preschool for all of its children, it does fund: Special-education preschool for children ages 3-5 with disabilities. Early-intervention services for children under age 3 with developmental delays or special health needs. To get more info or to enroll in either of … Read more
NOTE: If you’re interested in finding a private school for a child age 15 months-6 years, I recommend also reading my post Preschools In Hawaii. In 2009, average test scores in reading, math, and science for 4th- and 8th-grade students enrolled in Hawaii’s public schools were all below the national average. Because of their dissatisfaction … Read more
Hawaii is the only state in U.S. that has just one school district (Department of Education) that governs all public schools in the state. Hawaii’s Department of Education also sets policies such as high school graduation requirements and curriculum standards. For administrative purposes, the Department of Education is divided into 7 subdistricts: Hawaii District (Big … Read more
Parents in Hawaii choose to homeschool their children for a variety of reasons: religious beliefs, dissatisfaction with the quality of public education, having a child with special learning needs, etc. And homeschooling in Hawaii seems to produce good results: According to the National Home Education Research Institute, homeschooled students score 15-30 percentile points higher than … Read more
When it comes to post-secondary education in Hawaii, there are surprisingly many options for a relatively small U.S. state. Public post-secondary schools include the Hawaii Department of Education adult community schools and the state’s expansive University of Hawaii system. There are also several private colleges and universities to choose from, as well as vocational schools … Read more
When you’re looking for a rental home in Hawaii, you’ll probably have lots of questions for landlords when you inquire about their available properties: What’s the square footage? How many bathrooms? Does it have air-conditioning? Do you allow pets? Are utilities included? Is there a yard? These are all great questions, and I encourage you … Read more
Step 1: Prohibited Animals Step 2: Rabies Vaccination for Hawaii: Dogs & Cats For the rest of this series on “Bringing Pets To Hawaii,” I am going to assume your pets are dogs or cats, as that is the case for most people moving to Hawaii with animals. If your pet is another kind of … Read more
Step 1: Prohibited AnimalsStep 2: Vaccinations Step 3: Microchip NOTE: If your dog or cat will be coming to Hawaii from Guam, Australia, New Zealand, or the British Isles (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, Bailiwick of Jersey, and Bailiwick of Guernsey), you can skip this step completely. (Here is … Read more
Step 1: Prohibited AnimalsStep 2: VaccinationsStep 3: MicrochipStep 4: Blood TestStep 5: Flight Booking Step 6: Kennel Once you’ve booked your pet’s flight(s) to Hawaii and know which airline(s) you’ll be using, visit the airline’s website and read their rules regarding pet kennels (the “crate” or “carrier” that your pet will be secured inside of … Read more
Step 1: Prohibited AnimalsStep 2: VaccinationsStep 3: MicrochipStep 4: Blood TestStep 5: Flight BookingStep 6: Kennel Step 7: Import Form NOTE: If your dog or cat will be coming to Hawaii from Guam, Australia, New Zealand, or the British Isles, you can skip this step completely. (Here is a complete list of other requirements for … Read more
Step 1: Prohibited AnimalsStep 2: VaccinationsStep 3: MicrochipStep 4: Blood TestStep 5: Flight BookingStep 6: KennelStep 7: Import FormStep 8: Health Certificate Step 9: Flight Prep At least 7 days before your pet’s arrival in Hawaii… – Call the airline(s) to confirm your pet’s reservation(s). – Look up your pet’s microchip number in one of … Read more
Step 1: Prohibited AnimalsStep 2: VaccinationsStep 3: MicrochipStep 4: Blood TestStep 5: Flight BookingStep 6: KennelStep 7: Import FormStep 8: Health CertificateStep 9: Flight Prep Step 10: Moving Day The day has finally arrived for your pet to fly to its new home in Hawaii! At this point, all the prep work is over, so … Read more
