Executive Office on Early Learning

01/14/2026

Swipe less. Support more. 🌈
The First 5 Hawaiʻi eligibility tool helps parents:
✔️ Answer a few simple questions
✔️ See programs they may qualify for
✔️ Find support for keiki ages birth–5
✨ Start exploring at First5Hawaii.org

01/14/2026

We are excited to welcome a new face to the EOEL team! Please help us in welcoming Aya Harada as our new Office Assistant.

01/14/2026

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but support helps 💛
First5Hawaii.org makes it easier to find programs and services for children from birth to age five, right here in Hawaiʻi.

From early learning to family support, it’s all in one place.
🌈 Visit First5Hawaii.org

01/06/2026

👉 Visit First5Hawaii.org and explore what’s available for your ʻohana

👶 Learn about early childhood and family resources in Hawaiʻi
🤝 Discover programs that support keiki and caregivers
📝 Find out what state and federal programs you may qualify for

Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising young keiki, or supporting a family member, First 5 Hawaiʻi is here to help connect you to resources that can make everyday life a little easier.

Every family deserves support, and every keiki deserves a strong start. 💛

01/05/2026

Aloha! 🌺 The January ELB meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 8th at 1:30 pm. Join us to learn more about the work supporting Hawaiʻi’s youngest learners and families.

Online (via Zoom)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://hidoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/44PyHDTESnCzjZhmszjOQg
Passcode: x9^LwZ^S
Meeting ID: 813 1286 0797

12/30/2025

Raising keiki takes a village—and we’re part of yours. 🤍

Follow and Like First 5 Hawaiʻi on:

Instagram () https://www.instagram.com/first5hi/Facebook
Facebook: (First 5 Hawaiʻi)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/)

12/23/2025

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/19/2025

Big growth starts small. 🧠🌱 Watch the first "For Our Keiki" segment on KHON2 to learn how much brain development happens in the first five years and why those early moments matter for our keiki.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — 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 ol…

12/16/2025

🌈 Introducing First 5 Hawaiʻi 🌈

We’re excited to share First 5 Hawaiʻi—a new, family-friendly website created just for Hawaiʻi families with young children.

First5Hawaii.org is your one place to:
👶 Learn about early childhood and family resources across the state
🤝 Discover programs that support keiki and caregivers
📝 Find out what state and federal programs you may qualify for --all in one easy-to-use tool

Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising young keiki, or supporting a family member, First 5 Hawaiʻi is here to help connect you to resources that can make everyday life a little easier.

Because every family deserves support and every keiki deserves a strong start. 💛

👉 Visit First5Hawaii.org and explore what’s available for your ʻohana today.

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Leilani to our team!