Curriculum

Seagull's curriculum is built on two foundations: the Hawaiʻi Preschool Content Standards and the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Together, they shape a play-based program designed to spark curiosity and cultivate a love for learning, not drill kindergarten readiness into children before they're ready.

Every day, children explore through books, art, science experiments, music, movement, and outdoor play. They learn numbers, shapes, and early reading through stories drawn from their own lives. They ask questions (what, why, how) and learn through the process of discovery. Creative expression, physical coordination, and a strong sense of self develop naturally in an environment where children feel safe, capable, and encouraged to try new things.

Instruction

Every child learns differently, and our teachers plan around children's individual needs and interests, not a one-size-fits-all checklist. To ensure that the needs of each child are met, we maintain small classroom ratios: a maximum of 5:1 for children 12–24 months, 8:1 for two-year-olds, and 12:1 for three- to five-year-olds.


Sample Schedule

7:00am: Arrival and indoor activities
8:15am: Breakfast
9:15am: Circle Time
9:30am: Outdoor play and small groups
10:30am: Learning centers (indoor and lanai)
11:15am: Story time
11:30am: Lunch
12:00pm: Transition and bathrooms
12:30pm: Rest time
2:30pm: Afternoon snack
3:00pm: Learning centers (indoor and lanai)
4:00pm: Group time
4:10pm: Outdoor play
5:30pm: School closes

This schedule is flexible and responsive to the individual needs of the children. Time to transition is allotted in between each transition. Hand washing/Toileting is always done in-between transitions as well. *Times may vary according to location.



Address

1300 Kailua Rd. Kailua, HI 96734
Phone Number: 808-649-2006
Fax Number: 808-261-7052
E-Mail: admin@seagullschools.org

About

Seagull Schools offers affordable, high-quality early education and childcare programs that meet the needs of Hawaii’s working parents. 

Six campuses across Oʻahu. In-house meals every day. Financial aid for families who need it. If you're looking for your child's first school, we're here.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.