Raising Chickens Contributes to Healthy Child Development

Here are two specific examples of how chickens have helped with some areas of children’s personal development.

• One 5 year old child was very scared of animals and especially birds. Having contact with the chickens, alongside an adult that she has built up a trusting relationship with, she has now become more confident around animals and actually enjoys being around the chickens.
• One of the two-year olds that regularly attend the children’s centre has delayed speech. He does not speak at all to adults or children other than in his own home. However, he has been visiting the chickens regularly during sessions and will now chatter away to the chickens confidently!

"In a society where everything comes in ready made boxes it’s great for children to see where their food actually comes from, in nature’s finest form".
Ben Keegan, Food 4 Life

In addition to the developmental benefits, having chickens at Ka Hana Pono allows us to teach things like: 

• Show children where their food really comes from
  
• Reconnect kids with nature in an increasingly urban world
  
• Draw youngsters into a healthy outdoor activity
  
• Teach kids the pride and accomplishment of producing fresh, organic eggs in their own backyard
  
• children grow in responsibility as they care for and enjoy their own thriving flock

Ka Hana Pono - General Program Information

Welcome to Ka Hana Pono Daycare!!

We are a family owned and operated child daycare center rooted inthe belief that the primary needs of all children are love, respect and a great deal of attention.

As parents ourselves, we understand that quality childcare is a concern that cuts to the core of the quality of life for every parentand child. We are committed to providing a safe, inspiring, andenriched environment for your child where his/her needs are met and social, intellectual, emotional, physical, ecological & creative awareness can grow and flourish.

As a normal part of ancient Hawaiian culture, it was instilled inchildren to respect and appreciate all things because all things are interconnected. One way of doing this was through Ka Hana Pono, the everyday practice of living in harmony with all life - Self, Others& Nature.

Ka Hana Pono Daycare recognizes each child as an individual and we support each child in his/her unique developmental needs. At the same time, as part of a culturally diverse world in which mutualrespect and understanding (aloha) are essential – children at Ka Hana Pono Daycare are also encouraged to value teamwork,interdependence, and group harmony.

Ka Hana Pono Daycare’s aim is to harmonize intellectual, emotionaland instinctual reactions with the Spirit of Aloha by incorporatingvalue lessons into our daily experiences. The value lessons provide the motive for staying in pono (harmony) with all life and nature –and this is important as values/beliefs influence behavior/actions.

At Ka Hana Pono Daycare, values are learned through our interactions with each child, the way that we encourage them tointeract with each other, & by sharing stories, songs and games.

General Information

Hours of Operation:

Open Monday thru Friday from 7:30AM to 5:00PM

Childcare Schedules:

• Monday thru Friday (Full Time): $755 per month

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $550 per month

• Tuesday/Thursday: $385 per month

• Enrollment Fee: $150.00 Annually

• Drop-in (daily) childcare is available for $75.00 per child per day and includes all meals and snacks. Advanced reservations are required.

• We participate with most Child Care Subsidy Programs. These are programs that provide funds to eligible families with children to assist them in meeting the cost of licensed child care. (examples: Alu Like, Arbor Day, First to Work & etc...)

Healthy Meals and Snacks Are Included:

• A light breakfast, mid-morning snack, a nutritious lunch, & an afternoon snack are served each day.
• Rice, soy, and cow milk are all organic and available each day along with water and occasionally 100% organic fruit juices.
• Our menu is a minimum of 50% organic every day.

How To Apply?

• Contact us in person, by phone or email for an application.
• There is no fee to apply.
• The wait is generally 6-12 months for enrollment.
• We recommend applying 9-12 months in advance of your ideal enrollment date.
• Children are not required to be potty trained upon entry however the number of children in diapers enrolled at any given time is limited.
• When a space becomes available for your child to enroll, you will be contacted to set up a visit and the annual enrollment fee of $150.00 is required to secure that space for your child.

For more information, to schedule a visit or to pickup/dropoff an application:

Email: KaHanaPono808@yahoo.com

Web: http://kahanaponodaycare.com
Blog: http://www.ka-hana-pono-daycare.blogspot.com
Phone: 808-638-2631
Fax: 866-677-0529

APPLY NOW FOR FALL 2014

MAHALO!!!

Courage House Hawaii Needs Volunteers

Calling Volunteers of All Kinds

to a Meeting THIS Friday, 

May 24 at 6pm

The dream of rescuing and restoring children is now a reality and lives are being changed.

Courage Houses provide a safe, loving environment, along with with a comprehensive, holistic 

approach in mental health, psychosocial and educational services, for rescued children who have 

been victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

Please read their message below about Volunteer Meeting this Friday:

http://courageworldwide.org/hawaii/take-action/volunteer/

Congratulations Pulelehua & Ken!!

Ka Hana Pono Graduates Taking Over

 Saint Michaels Student of The Month :) :)

Mahalo Guzman Ohana!!

Wow! Thank you to Usen Satoe Nina and Ken Guzman for donating grass to Ka Hana Pono!! :) Our family enjoyed putting it in and the kids all took turns watering it today. Lots of TLC and we'll be good to go :)

Positive Discipline Parenting Tip #1: Hugs

Books for the Heart and Soul

There are some books that have a special place on my bookshelf at home :) I'll bring them from home to school in a special bag and put them right back on the shelf as soon as I return.

Here are our favorites books for the heart and soul....

Zen Shorts by John Muth - introduces readers to a Zen arrpoeach to teh world, wrapped in a story about three siblings and their new neighbor, a panda

Each Breath A Smile by Sister Susan (based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh), introduces preschool aged children to mindful breathing, using beautiful color illustrations of trees, frogs, crickets, and birds.  Kids love this book.

A Pebble For Your Pocket by Thich Nhat Hanh.  Offers various practices that children can do on their own or with others that will help them to transform anger and unhappiness and reconnect to the wonders of nature, and the joy of living in the present moment.  Beautiful illustrations.

The Gift of You, The Gift of Me by Nila Webster.  The tale of the little creature Jamile and of his enduring friendship with the trees at the end of the lane, this picture book is a source of inspiration for young people and adults, a pictorial tribute to naure, and a poetic vision on the miraculous power of gratitude and love in the face of the sorrows of life.

The Dali Lama: A Life of Compassion by Sheila Rivera.  A sweet book for young children about the life of the Dali Lama.

Somebody Loves You, Mr Hatch by Eileen Spinelli.  Examines the effect that love and tender regard can have on an existence.  

The Way to Make Perfect Mountains by Byrd Baylor.  A collection of Native American legends about sacred mountains.