Rainbow Schools
To provide the highest quality preschool experience to the children of Hawaii without regard for income or ethnic background.
MISSION
The mission of Rainbow Schools is to provide the highest quality preschool experience to the children of Hawai‘i without regard for income or ethnic background.
KEY SERVICES PROVIDED
Rainbow Schools, established in 1972, is a non-profit group of early education centers that has been serving the families of O‘ahu with excellent programs. We have five locations throughout the island of O‘ahu caring for children from three months to five years old. All of our sites are licensed by the State of Hawai‘i. We are a USDA CACFP participant providing nutritionally appropriate breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks at all of our centers.
In addition, our organization seeks national accreditation for all the centers through the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) or the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA).
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
• Extra-curricular activities available per site.
• Excursions include bus trips to various educational sites as well as walks within the community.
• Family and special events are planned throughout the year.
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LEADERSHIP
Cindy Barley, Executive Director
Charlene Kahawaii, Business Director
Jayne Arasaki, Program Director
Melissa Hamel, Food Service Director
Center Directors
Elena Vierra
Kahuku, 808-293-9341
kahukudirector@rainbowschools.com
Tasha Murashige
Wahiawa, 808-621-3933
wahiawa@rainbowschools.com
Rhiannon Guevara
Mililani, 808-623-3955
mililani@rainbowschools.com
Sarah Paragoso
Honolulu, 808-541-1701
honolulu@rainbowschools.com
Dane “Fudge” Fajardo
Kaneohe, 808-247-8840
kaneohe@rainbowschools.com
Board of Directors
Steve Albert, President
Ann Misura, Vice President
Diana Bonsignore, Secretary
Anita Coit, Director
Royal Fruehling, PhD., Director
Jackie Dudock, Director
Jim Lyons, MD, Director
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