HONOLULU (HI Now) - PATCH (People Attentive to Children) is Hawai‘i’s only statewide child care resource and referral agency, helping families find quality care that fits their needs. With free referrals, enrollment support, and guidance on tuition subsidies like Preschool Open Doors, PATCH ensures every keiki has access to early education. They also provide training and career development for child care providers, strengthening Hawai‘i’s early education network. Learn more from PATCH Resource & Referral Manager Nicole Higa and Board Member Keopu Reelitz, who shares her own family’s experience with early education. Families are encouraged to join PATCH’s weekly virtual Q&A sessions at patchhawaii.org or call (800) 746-5620 for support.
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