Executive Office on Early Learning

09/21/2025

09/20/2025

Are you an early learning small business owner?
Come get in-person support at ʻAiea Library on the fourth Wednesday of each month!

REGISTER HERE
https://calendly.com/honolulu-oer/small-business-connection-aiea?month=2025-09

09/19/2025

Maternal Mental Health 101: Building the Village
* An opportunity for Kauaʻi ʻOhana *

09/16/2025

09/13/2025

The Hawaii State Department of Health created a map to help you find farms, farmers’ markets, and food hubs.

Integrating locally grown produce into children’s meals and snacks, along with engaging them in hands-on experiences such as gardening and visits to lo'i, is beneficial for early childhood development.

These practices promote cultural practices and enhance health and wellness. By involving children in these activities, we spark their curiosity, strengthen their connection to ‘āina, and support their cognitive and emotional development.

09/08/2025

📢 Join us for the upcoming Early Learning Board Meeting!
Stay connected and learn about the important work happening to support Hawaiʻi’s youngest keiki and their ʻohana. 💡🌺

Next Meeting Date:
Scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

In-Person Location:
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Center for Early Education and Development (CEED),
2nd Floor
KCAA Preschools of Hawai'i
2707 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826

Online (via Zoom)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://hidoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/44PyHDTESnCzjZhmszjOQg
Passcode: x9^LwZ^S
Meeting ID: 813 1286 0797

09/08/2025

EOEL is traveling to Kauaʻi to talk story and learn more about what matters to your family. Join us at Little Babes Club Kauaʻi next week.

09/05/2025

Registration is now OPEN for our next Ocean Clinic in Kahana on September 15! 🌊

Secure your spot and come learn, paddle, and play with us—perfect for keiki of all ages and skill levels!

🔗 Register at nakamakai.org/clinics

09/05/2025

🌺 Our September Newsletter is here! 🍎✨
We’ve made it through the first month of school, and our keiki are settling into their classrooms. This issue highlights exciting updates, community resources, and ways families can stay connected as we continue building a strong early learning future together. 💛

ALOHA KĀKOU!

09/03/2025

Join us for the Hawai‘i Island Early Childhood Conference!

📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
📍 Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel – Main Lobby
🕢 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Explore informational booths, vendors, and community resources that support families, caregivers, and keiki. From early learning programs to wellness and family services, there’s something for everyone!

This event is free and open to the public! Come connect, learn, and celebrate the future of Hawai‘i’s youngest learners. 🌈
Baby STEPS Hawaii

09/03/2025

🌺 Lanai ‘Ohana, we want to hear from you! 🌺

The Executive Office on Early Learning (EOEL) has been entrusted with updating our state’s early childhood plan. As part of this work, we’re hosting a Talk Story session on Lāna‘i to hear directly from parents, caregivers, and community members about what matters most for our keiki.

✨ Come share your experiences, ideas, and hopes for the future of early learning.

09/02/2025

🌺 EOEL has been entrusted with updating Hawaiʻi’s Early Childhood State Plan. 🌺

As part of this important work, we’ll be traveling to every island to talk story with parents and caregivers. We want to hear directly from you about what matters most for our keiki and families.

Join us at one of our upcoming talk story sessions. Your voice helps shape the future of early learning in Hawaiʻi!