Kama'aina Kids

What Kama'aina Kids does

Kama'aina Kids is a Hawaii-based nonprofit organization founded in 1987 that operates the state's largest network of licensed childcare and youth development programs. The organization serves approximately 8,000 children annually across 101 locations on four Hawaiian islands — Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai — through two primary divisions: preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years (22 locations on Oahu and Maui) and school-age programs (80+ sites) including the statewide A+ after-school program in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Education, before-school care, private-school after-care, holiday/intersession care, and summer day camps. The organization employs roughly 700–1,000 staff, holding NECPA and ACA accreditations and USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsorship.

The underlying technology stack is standard commercial childcare operations software: MyProcare for parent billing and account management, CampBrain for summer program registration, Jotform for internal forms, Microsoft 365 for employee email, DocuSign for document processing, and ProService (accessible via the Prism mobile app) for payroll, PTO, and benefits. The technology is functional rather than differentiating — the core assets are physical locations, licensed programs, and institutional partnerships. Curriculum is delivered through the commercially licensed Learning Beyond Paper and Creative Curriculum frameworks, with MarcoPolo Learning used digitally in pre-K classrooms.

The business model is primarily subscription/recurring tuition revenue: preschool tuition of approximately $1,450–$2,210 per child per month (varying by age and island), A+ after-school fees of $240 per child per month, and per-week summer camp fees ($185–$287 per week). GTM is direct-to-consumer at the family level, layered on top of channel partnerships with the DOE, private schools (Kamehameha Schools, St. Joseph, St. Theresa, Mary Star of the Sea), and the City and County of Honolulu. Non-tuition revenue includes tax-deductible donations and scholarships (including the Ray Sanborn Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund), federal Early Head Start grant funding (via PACT partnership for Leeward Oahu infants/toddlers), USDA food program reimbursements, and DHS subsidy processing — a typical nonprofit mix that supplements earned tuition revenue with public funding and philanthropy.

Name

Kama'aina Kids

Legal name

Kama'aina Kids

Website

https://kamaainakids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kama'aina Kids is a Hawaii-based nonprofit operating the state's largest childcare network, serving roughly 8,000 children annually through preschool (6 weeks to 5 years), A+ after-school programs, summer camps, and intersession care across 101 locations on four islands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Early childhood education
• After-school programs
• Summer day camps
• Preschool programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kailua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Preschool Tuition: Monthly tuition fees charged for infant, toddler, two-year-old, and three-to-five-year-old programs. Rates vary by location (Oahu vs Maui) and age group. Tuition is charged monthly based on average school days per month.
2. A+ After-School Program Fees: Monthly fees for after-school plus program serving elementary students. Standard rate is $240/month per child for families who qualify. Subsidized rates available through DHS.
3. Summer Day Camp Fees: Per-week or per-session fees for summer day camp programs. Rates vary by location (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island), session length, and registration timing. Full summer session rates available at discounted early registration prices.
4. Private School After-Care: Fees for before and after-school care at private schools including Kamehameha Hawaii, Saint Joseph, Saint Theresa, and Mary Star of the Sea.
5. Donations and Scholarships: Tax-deductible donations support employee training, tuition assistance, scholarships, and program materials. Multiple scholarship programs available including Kama'aina Kids Scholarship Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kama'aina Kids is a Hawaii-based nonprofit organization that delivers licensed early childhood education and youth development programs, including infant-to-preschool care (6 weeks to 5 years), before- and after-school care (A+ Program), and seasonal intersession and summer day camps. It operates programs at 101 sites across four Hawaiian islands and partners with the Hawaii DOE, private schools, and community organizations to deliver subsidized and full-pay care to roughly 8,000 children annually.

Product overview

Kama'aina Kids is a private non-profit childcare organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of early learning and youth development programs across Hawaii. The company operates two primary divisions: Preschool Programs (serving children 6 weeks to 5 years) at 22 locations on Oahu and Maui, and School Age Programs (serving grades K-6) at 80+ locations on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, and Kauai. Core products include the A+ After School Program, Before School Care, Private After School Care, Holiday School Care, and seasonal Intersession/Summer Day Camps. Add-on offerings include Summer Plus (extension of City Summer Fun Programs), St. Joseph Hawaii Summer Day Camp, the Early Head Start Grant Program for infants and toddlers, and the Ray Sanborn Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Programs Early childhood education and childcare services for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age, including Infant & Toddler, Two Year Old, and Three to Five Year Old programs across 22 locations on Oahu and Maui.
• A+ After-School Program Statewide after-school plus program for public elementary students in grades K-6 providing affordable care and enrichment activities outside the traditional school curriculum, operated at 80+ Hawaii DOE and private school locations.
• Before School Care Supervised morning childcare program offering quiet activities and homework completion for K-6th grade children from 6 a.m. until school opens at select school locations.
• Private After School Care After-school enrichment program at private schools including Kamehameha Hawaii Campus, St. Joseph Hilo, St. Theresa, and Mary Star of the Sea, featuring supervised study hall and activities including sports, arts, and music.
• Holiday School Care One-day holiday break childcare program featuring themed activities, outdoor enrichment, and specialty camp options in partnership with Hawaiian Waters, Sea Life Park, and Bishop Museum.
• Summer Day Camps Seasonal day camp programs for children completing grades K-6, offered across Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island with activities including arts, crafts, science projects, team-building, and excursions.
• Intersession Programs School break childcare during fall, winter, and spring intersessions for grades K-6, offering enrichment activities and specialty camp options at various locations.
• After Summer School Program (ASSP) Extended childcare provided after summer school dismissal until closing, featuring activities including art, music, physical fitness, cooperative games, and science for students entering grades 1-6.
• Summer Plus Extended childcare service that extends the City & County of Honolulu Summer Fun Program experience until 5:30 p.m., with before and after care options at various park locations.
• St. Joseph Hawaii Summer Day Camp Faith-based summer day camp at St. Joseph School in Hilo for children completing grades K-6, featuring weekly themed activities and outdoor enrichment.
• Early Head Start Grant Program Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grant program covering infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 3 years at selected Leeward Oahu locations, with tuition fully covered by the grant and DHS subsidy for eligible families.
• Ray Sanborn Youth Sailing Scholarship Fund Scholarship fund honoring Raymond C. Sanborn that supports youth sailing education at Kaneohe Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves nearly 8,000 children annually across 22 preschool locations and 80+ school-age program sites
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parents And Children Together (PACT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2014Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grant collaboration to expand high-quality early learning opportunities for infants and toddlers (6 weeks to 3 years) in Leeward Oahu. Funded by federal grant announced at White House Summit on Early Education.
• Wet'n'Wild HawaiiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialty camp partnership offering water park experiences as part of summer day camp programs. Children enjoy excursions to Wet'n'Wild as part of the camp curriculum.
• Sea Life Park HawaiiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing marine education and wildlife experiences for summer camp programs. Offers hands-on learning with marine animals.
• Bishop MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering educational excursions to the Bishop Museum for summer camp programs, providing cultural and scientific learning experiences.
• City and County of Honolulu Parks and RecreationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummer Plus program extends Summer Fun program with before and after care services at select park locations. Kama'aina Kids provides extended childcare for families enrolled in City programs.
• Keiki GourmetminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLunch service provider for summer day camp programs. Provides daily brown bag lunches with sandwiches, snacks, and drinks. Occasionally provides hot lunch options.
• Dolphin ExcursionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine adventure partnership founded by late CEO Ray Sanborn and Victor Lozano, offering dolphin excursions and environmental education experiences.
• Hawaii State Department of EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA+ Program partnership providing statewide after-school care at public elementary schools. Kama'aina Kids operates A+ programs at DOE schools across Hawaii.
• Child Care Connections Hawaii (CCCH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial assistance partner for summer program subsidies. Families apply for CCCH subsidies to help cover summer tuition costs.
• Hawaii Community EngagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners for DOE A+ program administration, providing online registration portal and program information resources.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSDA Child Care Food Program sponsor providing meals to enrolled children at no separate charge. Reimbursements based on family income eligibility guidelines.
• Kamehameha SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate after-school care program at Kamehameha Hawaii Campus. Kama'aina Kids provides extended care services for enrolled students.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KinderCare Learning Centers: National for-profit provider of early childhood education, before/after-school care, and summer programs. Closely comparable operating model — multi-site preschool plus school-age care, accreditations, large workforce — competing for working families at scale.
• Primrose Schools: Accredited private preschool franchise network with a balanced-learning curriculum. Comparable to Kama'aina Kids on NECPA-equivalent accreditation model and tuition-based early childhood education for ages 6 weeks-5 years.
• Children's Learning Adventure: Premium multi-site early childhood education operator offering infant care through preschool. Comparable to Kama'aina Kids on tuition-based, full-day early education with high staff-child ratios and enrichment focus.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: U.S. largest operator of employer-sponsored childcare, early education, and back-up care. Direct peer to Kama'aina Kids in preschool and before/after-school programming at scale, albeit primarily for-profit and employer-channel focused.
• Goddard School: Franchised preschool system focused on play-based, accredited early childhood education for infants through pre-K. Comparable on curriculum-led positioning, premium tuition, and accreditation-driven parent trust.

Regional players

• Catholic Charities Hawaii: Hawaii nonprofit delivering early childhood programs, preschool, and family social services across the islands. Comparable regional nonprofit peer competing for government-funded preschool slots and working-family demand.
• Parents And Children Together (PACT): Hawaii-based nonprofit providing early childhood services including the federally funded Early Head Start partnership that Kama'aina Kids collaborates with. Direct regional peer in subsidized infant/toddler early learning.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Club of America: National nonprofit providing after-school programs, summer camps, and youth development. Overlaps with Kama'aina Kids' school-age and seasonal intersession offerings at scale; relevant nonprofit incumbent comparator.
• Learning Care Group: Operates multiple early-childhood brands (Childtime, Tutor Time, La Petite Academy, Montessori Unlimited). Wide portfolio that overlaps with Kama'aina Kids' full-day preschool and school-age offerings across geographies.
• YMCA of the United States: National nonprofit network that runs before/after-school care, summer camps, and preschool programs. Direct overlap with Kama'aina Kids' A+, summer, and intersession product lines via a nonprofit/community channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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