Parent Resources
We care about your keiki beyond our hours. Here are some of our favorite resources to support you at home.
"As parents ourselves, Kearn and I have personally used or vetted many of these resources. We hope they bless your ohana as much as they've blessed ours."
— Aunty Ana 🌺
Financial Help & Childcare Assistance
Need help covering the cost of care? You're not alone.
Hawaii Child Care Subsidy (DHS)
Apply for state childcare financial assistance for working families.
Visit ResourcePATCH Hawaii
Free resource hub for Hawaii families — childcare subsidies, referrals, and support.
Visit ResourcePreschool Open Doors (POD)
State-funded preschool subsidy for 3–4 year olds. Check enrollment periods each spring.
Visit ResourceChildcare.gov – Hawaii
Federal resource listing all financial assistance programs available to Hawaii families.
Visit ResourceChild Development & Milestones
Know what to look for — and celebrate every step.
CDC Milestone Tracker App
Free app (iOS & Android) to track your child's development from birth to age 5. Includes photos and videos of milestones.
Visit ResourceZero to Three
Expert-backed resources on infant and toddler development, behavior, and brain growth.
Visit ResourcePathways.org
Trusted early childhood development tools to identify motor, sensory, and communication milestones. Backed by 40+ years of pediatric research.
Visit ResourceCDC Positive Parenting Tips
Age-by-age parenting guidance from birth through preschool. Includes infants, toddlers, and 3–5 year olds.
Visit ResourceHealthyChildren.org (AAP)
Pediatrician-backed parenting website covering feeding, sleep, behavior, and health for every stage.
Visit ResourceLearning at Home
The learning never stops — here's how to keep it going at home.
CDC Essentials for Parenting Toddlers
Free, research-based tools for parents of 2–4 year olds. Helps with tantrums, routines, and positive communication.
Visit ResourceTalk, Read, Sing Together (HHS/USDA)
Simple daily habits to build your child's language and literacy from birth.
Visit ResourcePBS Kids for Parents
Fun, screen-smart activities and learning games tied to PBS Kids shows. Great for ages 2–5.
Visit ResourceStarfall
Free early reading and math activities for preschoolers. Kid-friendly and ad-free.
Visit ResourceKhan Academy Kids
Free app with stories, games, and activities for ages 2–7 — built with child development experts.
Visit ResourceFun Things to Do on the West Side
Adventures for your little ones, right in our backyard.
Ko Olina Lagoons
Four calm, protected lagoons perfect for toddlers — shallow water, sandy beaches, restrooms. Lagoon 4 has the most parking.
Visit ResourceWaianae Public Library
Free storytime, books, and programs for keiki. Your library card is your best free resource!
Visit ResourceNanakuli Beach Park
Local favorite with a calm swimming area, playground, and grassy space — great for a family afternoon.
Visit ResourceHonolulu Zoo
Tropical zoo with a dedicated Keiki Zoo section. Perfect half-day outing for preschoolers.
Visit ResourceWaikiki Aquarium
Kid-height exhibits, Hawaiian reef tanks, and monk seals — stroller-friendly and engaging for all ages.
Visit ResourceNutrition & Healthy Eating
Good food = happy, growing keiki.
USDA MyPlate for Toddlers
Simple, visual guide to healthy eating for toddlers and preschoolers.
Visit ResourceWIC Hawaii
Women, Infants & Children nutrition program — food benefits, breastfeeding support, and more for eligible families.
Visit ResourceCDC Infant & Toddler Nutrition
Evidence-based feeding tips from infancy through the preschool years.
Visit ResourceHealth & Safety
Keep your keiki safe, healthy, and protected.
Hawaii Immunization Schedule
State of Hawaii vaccination schedule for infants and children.
Visit ResourceSafe Sleep for Babies (NIH)
Guidelines for safe infant sleep — reducing the risk of SIDS.
Visit ResourcePoison Control Center
24/7 emergency resource: 1-800-222-1222. Also includes online guidance.
Visit ResourceCDC Learn the Signs, Act Early
Tools and checklists to identify potential developmental delays early.
Visit ResourceCommunity & Support for Families
You don't have to do this alone — our community has your back.
PATCH Hawaii (Family Resources)
Hawaii's go-to hub for childcare resources, referrals, and family support statewide.
Visit ResourceLeeward Community College (LCC)
Local college offering continuing education, workforce programs, and child development courses — right in our backyard.
Visit ResourceHawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn
Hawaii DOE program focused on school readiness for children birth to kindergarten.
Visit ResourceZero to Three Policy Center
Advocacy and support resources for families navigating early childhood challenges.
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