Kiddie Academy of Honolulu

We have had the best experience at Kiddie Academy. The facility is very clean, the operation is organized and well run thanks to Ronna and Keesha, the communication is great, the meals provided are very well planned/nutritious, and of course, the teachers are amazing. Our daughter had Ms. Kimmie, Ms. Anna, and Ms. Liz (along with a few others) and we always felt confident that she was being very well looked after under their care. The staff is so cheerful, kind, anticipates parents’ needs, and they’re also very flexible and helpful :) KA also has video cameras, so if you’re missing your little one and feel like checking in to see what they’re up to, you can do so (such a huge perk). Our daughter has grown and developed so much during her time at KA!! We highly recommend KA to anyone looking for child care in downtown honolulu (such a convenient location with easy/quick parking situation for pick up and drop off!)

New facility which appears clean and modern. Denise and Dagny are AWESOME teachers and our son loved them in the toddler class. Unfortunately our son went through 6 teachers in just 5 months and didn’t get to have them the whole time. The owners are physically there each day which you can tell makes a big difference compared to other daycares. Kiddie Academy is definitely one of the most clean, safe, and responsive daycares you’ll find on island.

My son has been at Kiddie Academy since he was four and a half months old. We have had nothing but positive experiences in the past eight months. The staff are knowledgeable, kind, and supportive. My son loves his teachers and is learning new skills all the time. We feel lucky to have found Kiddie Academy.

My child has been attending Kiddie Academy since they first opened doors in September 2023. The great thing about this Academy is that they are conveniently located in Downtown, and within walking distance of my home and workplace. One thing that makes them unique is that parents are given access to the center’s cameras so you can see your child. Since attending the academy, I’ve seen my son grow and become more independent. He’s shown new communication skills and gained social skills. The center is spacious and clean, and the teachers are all very kind and you can see how much they care about your child. The director, Ronna, is very responsive and prompt with your inquiries. She’s always addressed any concerns or questions I had.

I love this place. When it comes to daycare for our first-born child, my wife and I searched for a long time to find a place that we both felt was perfect for our child. Here are the reasons why we chose kiddie academy over all the other places we interviewed with and got accepted too. I also put them in our priority in importance, first being the most important. 1. Trust in care. Ronna the director is top notch. She truly loves her business and it shows. If you get a chance to interview with her you should. That alone would probably win you over. She knows the kids and treats them like her own grandkids. When I drop off my son, although shes always moving or doing something, she always tries to make time to give me a little personal chat. And what can I say about Ms. Aiden, We just love her. 2. Admin and enrollment. After sending an email, I got a personal response in 1 hour. Enrollment was a breeze and very military friendly. This place is very new, but the staff figured out how to make it work efficiently. The admin staff, which I believe is the family members, is a well oiled machine. 3. Convenience (pick-up and drop off). The academy is located in town, and I was apprehensive at first, because I am coming from Pearl Harbor. But it takes us about a total of 30 mins (include travel and drop off and pick up). I use the exit 21 on pali, veer left of bishop, and turn right into the garage on Adams. The academy has a deal with the staff that lets you get front end parking in the guest spot and provide you validation when you leave. No need to walk the kid in the rain or wait for parking outside. I never had a problem with picking up the kid early without notice and the staff is very accommodating. 4. Accommodations. The academy is inside with AC and has a huge play room with new toys and furniture. All the toys appear to be Montessori-like toys and the bicycles are all brand new kid friendly toys. I didn’t see any items that were sharp or hazardous or anything else I wouldn’t purchase on my own. Plus, they offer school meals, however, they will serve your meals with the other kids if you provide your own meals, so your kid doesn’t feel left out. And 5, Academics. We enrolled our child when he was 1 1/2. We’ve been here for almost six months and he’s grown so much it makes me a little sad. He acts like a little person, appears to be more alert, and likes going to school. He’s still a little young, but he tries to talk and understands how to interact with kids. That what I really wanted from the academy. I am leaving an unsolicited review about the academy because I like this place. It took me and the wife a long time to find a daycare like this and I wanted to share my positive experiences. If you are interested in daycare, you won’t be disappointed with at least giving a phone call or visiting the kiddie academy website. I also forgot… security. This place is located inside an office building with three lines of security, which includes security guards to monitor the building and locked door access. Also, you get 100% full access to their cameras (which a lot of daycare does not let you have). My kids is safe here.