Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Six years ago, Hawaiʻi set out to ensure every 3- and 4-year-old in the state would have preschool access by 2032.
We spent $100 million. We built more than 100 public pre-K classrooms.
As free preschool options expanded, private preschool sites closed. We’ve actually lost capacity.
Read the story: civilbeat.org/2026/09/hawaii-spent-millions-on-more-preschool-seats-now-there-are-fewer
Six years ago, Hawaiʻi set out to ensure every 3- and 4-year-old in the state would have preschool access by 2032.
We spent $100 million. We built more than 100 public pre-K classrooms.
As free preschool options expanded, private preschool sites closed. We’ve actually lost capacity.
Read the story: civilbeat.org/2026/09/hawaii-spent-millions-on-more-preschool-seats-now-there-are-fewer
