*NOW OPEN* Preschool Open Doors Application Period for 2026-27

To ALL Parents of Preschool Aged Children,

The Hawaii Department of Human Services is happy to announce that the Preschool Open Doors application period for 2026-2027 is now OPEN. Families may now apply online at https://childcaresubsidyapplication.dhs.hawaii.gov/ or can submit a paper application to PATCH POD.  The POD application is attached for your convenience.

Attached is the link to the News Release that was distributed today:   Preschool Open Doors Application Period Opens for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Applications are being accepted for children born between August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2024.

For more information, please contact PATCH POD at 808-791-2130 or visit their website at patchhawaii.org.    You can also reach out to Melelani Lawrence and/or Kacie-Lyn Dela Cruz at 808-247-5589 with additional questions.