My 5 year old son had a late start to his preschool experience. He’s been attending Ewa Literacy Preschool since December 1st and prior to that he attended KK only for a month. It was a very anxiety filled month at KK with their “learn through play” method of teaching, which has pros and cons. However, this was just chaos. Unfortunately, it began on his first day of school when he was bitten and continued with me going to his thanksgiving feast only to find dirt all down his back and neck. The moment I knew I needed to pull him out of the program was when he would start crying when he was asked to get ready for school. I was concerned for his safety when he was dropped off. Not knowing, is he being looked after? Is he receiving any type of education, guidance? When will another incident occurs? Every morning waking up to your child telling you, “I don’t want to go to school…they are mean to me.” It’s terrifying. Ewa Literacy Preschool, just a small building off Renton Rd.(next to ECC church) what a gem we would find. I called told her of my son’s horrible experience with KK. Even though they didn’t exactly have room, she understood my concerns and made an exception. On 12/1/18, the first walk through with my son, he was completely hooked! The first thing he said to me was, “Mom? I like this school everyone is nice.” Things only continued to get better. He became eager to attend school everyday, is more confident in speaking, more independent, is even more detailed in drawings, and is now coming up to me trying to write sentences on his own! These are only a hand full of the amazing changes, believe me I could go on and on. We are so blessed to have found Ewa Plains Enrichment -Literacy Preschool Program. It has been a night vs. day experience for both my son and my entire family. Thank you Ms. Jessica and off the your staff for the priceless gift you have given us. – Alexis Francisco, March 1, 2019

Alexis Francisco

My daughter was in another school in which she was bullied and not getting the education we had hoped for. We worked together at home for some time before I found Ewa Literacy Preschool. This place is so wonderful and what they are doing here is truly special. My daughter has excelled in Math, Reading, Geography, Art Skills and so much more since she has been here. I am a true believer that early education is so important and to watch how excited my daughter is to learn and to share with us what she is working on her classes warms my heart. I can’t say enough about the programming this Preschool has put together and will recommend this school to ANYONE who wants to watch their kiddo succeed. I love the communication between the schools staff and the families. We receive updated information, photos and emails every week on what is happening at school. This place is truly a blessing!

Amy Overton – amyovertonindependent.com

Balance is what I see, play, reading and writing with a Christian foundation makes it special. My son got into Kamehameha in 2018, but he left reading at the 2nd grade level, adding, subtracting, writing using inventive spelling and a confident speaker and performer. I am forever grateful for partnership they gave us!

Kaleo Caravalho – https://www.yelp.com/biz/ewa-plains-enrichment-program-ewa-beach

Our daughter Lexey absolutely loves Ewa Plains Preschool. Ms Jessica and her staff are very welcoming and friendly. I like that the classes are small and the teachers are able to work one on one with the children to help them grow academically, socially and spirituality. We are blessed that our daughter was able to attend this school. Ticia 2016

Ticia A. – https://www.yelp.com/biz/ewa-plains-enrichment-program-ewa-beach

I also loved their weekly updates of the student’s progress via text (with web links included) every Friday wherein I can conveniently share to whom I wish to. They also held holiday events such as Thanksgiving, where the entire class put on a turkey themed show (so adorable!); Christmas re-enactment of Jesus’ birth, dressed up in notable characters; Mother’s Day, where moms were pampered by massages, desserts, and of course, lots of sweet singing. The school year was concluded by a real graduation ceremony witnessed by families & friends with potluck style reception! I think I had more fun than my daughter did because everything was a first (at least to us), special (in every way), and an exciting moment to start a child’s academic experience. Mahalo Ewa Plains Literacy School for the wonderful memories and will cherish and hold on to it all the way to San Diego!

Rosette A.

It’s not often that you find a pre school where teachers actually teach your child how to read. My child has been at Ewa Plains less than six months and has learned so much, I’m so pleased with her education. I only wish I found the school sooner, if you’re looking for an outstanding preschool call and get on the waitlist ASAP.

Liza D.

Literacy Preschool is a very inviting and open atmosphere that makes the children as well as the families feels comfortable. I have a now 7 year old that has graduated from Ewa Plains Literacy and now have a 4 year old who will be graduating in June, they have both have excelled since starting at Literacy. It is a great school with great values that helps not only the children but the families as well to bond them all together and keep faith and trust in God. I would recommend Ewa Plains Literacy to any and all parents.

Hokule’a F. -2010

I believe that a good foundation built in early age is important for my kids to be confident and self sufficient later in life. My kids’ days are filled with many activities that stimulate their interest in different subjects and influence them to become well-rounded and contributing citizens. However, there is a limit on how much I can personally teach them and I wanted them to be exposed to things that I didn’t know of. So they have a chance to be more knowledgeable and better than me. Whether it is for preschool or full time childcare, we pay about the same amount ($800/ month, or approx. $30/ day, $4/ hour.) Sending my child to a good preschool where he can be exposed to many aspects of science, math, language, health, spiritual, physical, and social skills was much more economical and structured than I have to personally take him here and there. Ewa Plains Enrichment School has just what I’m looking for and my child is excited about going to school every morning. He has become very articulate and detailed in his verbal and physical expressions as well as calm and mature in decision making. He is able to hold intelligent conversations with people twice or more of his age, lead and play fairly in the playground with younger kids, as well as doing homework independently and finding learning activities on his own. I don’t know of all the details they do at Ewa Plains Enrichment School, but I feel good vibes there and its always welcoming. As people like to be associated with like minded people, I feel comfortable having my child at the school for the majority of his day.

Celine F. – 2016

We found Ewa Literacy Program back in 2010 when we were looking for a preschool for my older son. Ewa Literacy came highly recommended from a really close friend of ours. So I made the call and got all of the appropriate documents needed to send our son there. Thinking back that was the best decision we made. By the time he graduated and leaving for Kindergarten he could read, write his name and much, much more. He even made it to the final testing at Kamehameha school 120 out of 900 kids. With such a good experience we then sent our younger son there in 2010 without any hesitation. He also made it to the final testing at Kamehameha school. We love that school so much that till this day we still go back and help. My oldest daughter is a sophmore in highschool and Jessica is her mentor while she sets her sights on a degree for early childhood education or special education. I highly recommend Ewa Plains Enrichment for all families with young children!

Reina A. – 2010 ” My son got invited back to KS

My daughter has been blessed to attend Ewa Plains Enrichment Preschool. I have older children who have attended preschools but this, the literacy program, has far exceeded the preschools my elder children have attended. The staff are exceptional, for example, by not only helping my daughter with the basics of hand washing and learning social skills, but also by involving parents with requesting nutritionally balanced lunches and snacks for their children and humbly inviting accountability at home to reinforce lessons taught at school. I feel confident when I drop off my daughter in the morning that she is not merely watched, but is encouraged to learn at her pace the fundamentals of reading and comprehension, writing, counting, geography and much more. I am certain, when she enters Kindergarten she will excel, if not need to be challenged because of the wealth of knowledge she learned at Ewa Plains Enrichment Preschool….AND SHE STILL HAS FUN THERE!!

Denise M. – 2011

My daughter has attended this school since April 2013 and she loves it. I love the small size. It makes the school feel more like a family. The teachers are great with the children and they have high expectations when it comes to Literacy, which is why my daughter will be entering Kindergarten next year as a reader and writer. I also love the fact that the teachers also focus on morals using Christian teaching. My daughter has a greater love for GOD and all of his creations. We will truly miss this school and the teachers when my daughter graduates this July.

G C.