History
Kona Hongwanji Preschool was established in August of 1982, with a commitment to providing a quality Early Childhood Education Program for the children of Kona. We are a private, non-profit group childcare center sponsored by the Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple; however our program is nonsectarian and does not include mandatory religious education.
We began our Toddler Program in April of 2014 to provide developmentally appropriate care and education for the younger members of our Kona community. (Effective January 1, 2024, we have suspended our Toddler Program).
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to provide a safe and interactive learning environment in which children are encouraged to develop to their full potential, while building a strong, positive self-image.
Vision
To Inspire Kindness, To Instill Self-Confidence, To Cultivate Individuality
GOALS
Our major goal is to provide your child with a safe and stimulating environment and programs that address the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of development in a manner that is the most comfortable for him/her.
Our goal focuses on the following areas:
To encourage a positive self-concept
To provide a secure and comfortable learning environment away from family
To develop an appreciation for education and a a love of learning
To provide a stimulating environment where the children are encouraged to be productive and creative
To provide safe indoor/outdoor experiences for the development of gross and fine motor skills
To develop responsibility and independence
To promote healthy peer and adult relationships
To develop an appreciation for all cultures
To produce happy, caring children through teaching and promoting kindness
Our curriculum is based heavily on learning through play and maintaining a healthy balance between child-centered activities.