Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car (2026 Profile)

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Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car

1704 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822

Tel: (808) 536-6442

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Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is a nonsectarian preschool through third鈥揼rade program located in central city Honolulu, HI, enrolling 35 students in a co鈥揺d setting.

Founded in 1905, the school is among the oldest private schools in Hawaii and operates on a 50鈥揳cre campus in the Makiki and Punchbowl neighborhood.

The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with 2 teachers serving 35 students, offering early learning in a central city community.

Tuition at, Day Car is $25,000 annually, above the Honolulu average private elementary school tuition of $19,266.

The student body is 92 percent students of color, contributing to the school's ranking in the top 20% of Hawaii private schools for diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 72%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car?

The application deadline for Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car located?

Playmate Kindergarten, Day Car is located in the Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 5 other private schools located in Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $19,590 for elementary schools and $22,064 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).