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| Last updated on May 13, 2008 |
Our Mission:
We care for and love our children and
want them to have a good start.
We show parents how.
Description:
Nā Kamalei has provided a range of programs based on the belief that children and families of Ko`olauloa deserve effective early childhood education, family strengthening, and community capacity-building. One example has been the Ho’ulu Hou Project: Stories Told By Us in which we created, produced and self published (12) books with Ko’olauLoa kupuna [elders].(8) additional storybooks will be completed by 2008.
Our mission revolves around family and child interaction. For Nā Kamalei, involvement is a key component. Parents and family members are their children’s “first teachers”. The Ho'āla Nā Pua parent and child interaction learning program provides environments to educate both children and families as they attend together. Nā Kamalei’s philosophy prioritizes family involvement beyond the class setting and includes grandparents and extended family care. We promote life-long learning related to parental knowledge of child development and education, to practice the advocacy skills needed for children in later school settings, and to acquire family leadership skills needed to create vibrant communities for all our children.
Our Organizational Goals:
- Early Education: To promote and implement early childhood and family-based education programs and services accessible to all families in Ko’olauLoa.
- Educational Material Development: To create, implement and share Na Kamalei’s unique curriculum, songs, stories and publications for families with young children.
- Professional Development and Training: To support leadership and professional development among staff, Board, parents and participating community members.
- Cultural Practice: To promote, utilize and advocate for Native Hawaiian cultural competent practices and incorporate native values and language in program delivery.
- Sustainability: To promote and demonstrate organizational independence, strength and fiscal stability in policy, procedure and community collaboration.
History:
In June 1996 the KoolauLoa community felt a great loss when Kamehameha Traveling Preschool was discontinued statewide. A small group spear headed by Maxine Kahaulelio of Hau’ula tried to get the program reinstated. The only option left to them was for the community to initiate their own program. John A. Burns Foundation provided a start-up grant; Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center agreed to support the program at their Punalu’u Unit.
In 1998, we achieved our 501(c)3 status, gaining independence as a non-profit structure. In 2003, we moved in to a land lease in Punalu’u Valley from The Kamehameha Schools and eventually became a partner with ‘Āina Ulu Land Legacy at KS Land Asset Division.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (808) 237-8501
Address:
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53-270 Kamehameha Hwy
Punaluu, HI 96717
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Web Site: http://www.nakamalei.org
Directions:
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Green plantation house/office across from the comfort station at Punaluu Beach Park
Nearest Bus Stop: 20 feet, 1 minute walk |
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