Executive Office on Early Learning

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

The Hawaiʻi Office of Wellness and Resilience and University of Hawaiʻi researchers are again partnering to better understand the conditions that shape Hawaiʻi residents' quality of life.

In 2024, over 8,000 residents shared their experiences in the first survey on health, housing, work, and more.

Building on that success, this next effort will help track progress over time, identify emerging concerns, and ensure decisions are grounded in the lived realities of people across the islands.

Here's how you can help:
✅ Take the survey at health-study.com
✅ Share it with your ʻohana, friends, coworkers, and community

03/03/2026

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/great-news-for-parents-hawai%CA%BBis-pre-k-applications-open/

Mark your calendar, set the reminder and let your group chat know some exciting news for Hawaiʻi parents.

03/03/2026

🎉 It’s HERE! Applications are NOW OPEN for the EOEL Public Pre-K Program for the upcoming school year! 🎉

If you have a 3- or 4-year-old ready to learn, grow, and thrive, now is the time to apply! 🌈✏️

The EOEL Public Pre-K program is a FREE preschool opportunity offered on Hawaii State Department of Education public school campuses across the state. Designed for keiki in the two years before kindergarten, our classrooms provide high-quality early learning in a nurturing, play-based environment.

✨ Spots fill quickly and families are strongly encouraged to apply early for the best chance at placement!

Give your child a strong start. Apply today and share this post with a friend who has a preschool-aged keiki! 💛

Visit EarlyLearning.Hawaii.gov for more information and to apply online!

03/03/2026

✨ The latest issue of EOELʻs Bright Beginnings newsletter
is here! ✨

Whether you’re a parent, educator, partner, or policymaker, there’s something inside for you. 🌈

📬 Check out the newest issue of Bright Beginnings today and stay connected to what’s happening in early learning across our state!

Bright Beginnings

02/27/2026

The Executive Office on Early Learning announced today that applications for its public prekindergarten program for the 2026–2027 school year will open on March 2, 2026.

02/27/2026

📣 Mark Your Calendar!

EOEL Public Pre-K applications open Monday, March 2nd at 7 AM! ⏰

If your keiki will be 3 or 4 years old before kindergarten, this is your chance to secure a spot in a free, high-quality Pre-K program for the 2026-27 school year.

💻 Apply early online at earlylearning.ehawaii.gov

02/23/2026

https://www.khon2.com/video/for-our-keiki-the-importance-of-play/11451811

When you think of childhood, you probably think of giggles, games and imagination. But for young children, playtime is much more than fun -- it's foundational.

02/20/2026

🌺 Big news for Hawaiʻi families! 🌺

Did you know that First 5 Hawaiʻiis now available in 17 languages?

🌈 First 5 Hawaiʻi is the state’s one-stop shop where your ʻohana can quickly find out which programs and services you may qualify for.
⏱️ It only takes a few minutes to answer a few simple questions.
🌍 And now, families can access it in 17 different languages—because support should meet you where you are.

Whether you're looking for early learning, child care, health programs, or other family resources, First 5 Hawaiʻi makes it simple, fast, and free.

02/16/2026

https://www.khon2.com/video/for-our-keiki-why-the-first-five-years-matter-most-for-a-childs-brain/11364569

The first five years of a child’s life are everything. For Our Keiki shares simple, practical tips to boost your child’s development from birth to five years old.

02/11/2026

Raising a little one? Hiʻilei provides free home-based support for families with keiki prenatal to 3 years old. We walk alongside you with tools and activities that help your child learn and thrive. Connect with us Hiʻilei! Email hiilei@inpeace.org or call (808) 693-7222 for more info.