Best Daycare Centers in Honolulu, HI
Compare 153 daycare centers in Honolulu. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Honolulu, Hawaii at a glance
- Daycares
- 153
- Avg rating
- 4.3/5
- Parent reviews
- 325
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 33
Honolulu has 153 licensed daycares with 325 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.33 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 54% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 96814 (avg 4.93 stars), while 96817 has the largest selection (22 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Honolulu
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Ohana Baptist Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
2879 Paa St, Honolulu, HI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
All reviews are about Ohana Baptist Church, not the preschool program. Reviews consistently praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, sense of community ('Ohana' meaning family), quality of worship and preaching, and special accommodation of military families.
Warm and welcoming congregationstrong sense of community and familyquality music and worshipimpactful preaching - 2Hawaii Kai Church Early Learning Center4.51 score4.8(9)
265 Lunalilo Home Road, Honolulu, HI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children
Hawaii Kai Church Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise for its preschool and early learning programs, with parents highlighting caring staff and a welcoming community environment. The facility is part of a church community that emphasizes Bible-based teaching and has built a strong reputation for spiritual growth and hospitality. One parent expressed concern about a sermon topic from 2021.
Caring and loving staffwelcoming and friendly communitys - 3Waikiki Community Center - Childcare4.48 score4.6(20)
310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Parents praise the preschool program for its structured, nurturing approach and exceptional teachers who create memorable learning experiences. Staff members like Miss Pam and Miss Briana receive particular recognition for their compassion and dedication to child development. Parents highly recommend the center and wish it offered grades beyond preschool.
Nurturing and firm teaching approachstructured curriculumexceptional individual teacherspositive developmental outcomes - 4Waikiki Community Center (I/T Center)4.48 score4.6(20)
310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
Parents praise the preschool program for its structured, nurturing approach and compassionate staff who create memorable experiences for children. Teachers are described as firm yet caring, making transitions to school easier for families. The facility also offers various community programs including fitness classes and support groups.
Structured curriculumnurturing and compassionate staffmemorable learning experiencesspecific teachers highly praised (Miss Pam - 5St. Philomena'S Early Learning Center4.44 score4.8(6)
3300 Ala Laulani St, Honolulu, HI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 185 children
Reviews for St. Philomena's Early Learning Center are limited and mostly reflect experiences at the church rather than the daycare specifically. Five reviewers praised the parish community, religious mission, and welcoming atmosphere, while one reviewer reported experiencing unwelcoming behavior from parishioners.
Friendly and welcoming parishionersstrong religious communitybeautiful parishactive prayer groups and spiritual programs - 6St. Philomena'S Infant/Toddler Center4.44 score4.8(6)
3300 Ala Laulani Street, Honolulu, HI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 35 children
Reviews are primarily about the church itself rather than daycare services. Most reviewers praise the welcoming community and religious activities, though one reviewer reported experiencing unwelcoming behavior. Limited information is available specifically about infant/toddler care quality.
Friendly and welcoming parishionersstrong faith communityreligious programmingbeautiful facility - 7St. Anthony Afterschool Care Program4.33 score4.5(10)
640 Puuhale Road, Honolulu, HI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 20 children
The reviews provided appear to be primarily about St. Anthony Church rather than its afterschool care program specifically. Parents praise the welcoming community, peaceful atmosphere, and trustworthiness of the parish. Few reviews directly address the daycare services.
Kind and faithful staffbeautiful and peaceful facilitywelcoming communitytrustworthy organization - 8Kama'Aina Kids - Honolulu4.26 score4.4(9)
930 Lunalilo Street, Honolulu, HI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children
Kama'aina Kids Honolulu receives mostly positive reviews praising teacher quality, detailed curriculum with daily updates to parents, and convenient location. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving lack of communication about their child's injury and unauthorized billing practices.
Experienced and engaged teachers with education backgroundsdetailed lesson plans with daily photo updatesstructured learning in language/literacy/STEAMgood locatio - 9Kama'Aina Kids - Honolulu Toddler Program4.26 score4.4(9)
930 Lunalilo Street, Honolulu, HI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Kama'aina Kids Honolulu Toddler Program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the engaged and educated staff, structured curriculum with detailed lesson plans, convenient location, and safe learning environment. However, one negative review describes failure to report a child's injury, lack of parental communication, and unauthorized billing practices.
Experienced and caring staffstructured preschool curriculum with documented lesson plan - 10Honolulu Community College-Keiki Hauoli Cdl4.16 score4.2(20)
874 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, HI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
This facility has consistently high ratings with parents praising the staff, campus environment, and safety programs. Reviews highlight friendly and helpful personnel across all departments, from admissions to instruction. The campus is described as well-organized and secure.
Excellent staff and facultystrong safety programfriendly security personnelwell-executed campus
Rating Distribution
Based on 61 daycares with Google ratings in Honolulu
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 325 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Honolulu, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Honolulu zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96814 | 6 | 4.93 | 3 | |
| 96818 | 8 | 4.62 | 4 | |
| 96821 | 10 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| 96817 | 22 | 4.49 | 4 | |
| 96822 | 21 | 4.46 | 3 | |
| 96819 | 21 | 4.4 | 3 | |
| 96816 | 21 | 4.4 | 8 | |
| 96815 | 9 | 3.88 | 2 | |
| 96826 | 13 | 3.76 | 2 | |
| 96813 | 18 | 3.1 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Honolulu (8–335 children)
Small
up to 30 children
43
Medium
31–75 children
52
Large
76–150 children
43
Very Large
150+ children
13
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Honolulu based on parent reviews
Ohana Baptist Preschool
2879 Paa St, Honolulu, HI
All reviews are about Ohana Baptist Church, not the preschool program. Reviews consistently praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, sense of community ('Ohana' meaning family), quality of worship and preaching, and special accommodation of military families.
Hawaii Kai Church Early Learning Center
265 Lunalilo Home Road, Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Kai Church Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise for its preschool and early learning programs, with parents highlighting caring staff and a welcoming community environment. The facility is part of a church community that emphasizes Bible-based teaching and has built a strong reputation for spiritual growth and hospitality. One parent expressed concern about a sermon topic from 2021.
Waikiki Community Center - Childcare
310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Parents praise the preschool program for its structured, nurturing approach and exceptional teachers who create memorable learning experiences. Staff members like Miss Pam and Miss Briana receive particular recognition for their compassion and dedication to child development. Parents highly recommend the center and wish it offered grades beyond preschool.
Waikiki Community Center (I/T Center)
310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Parents praise the preschool program for its structured, nurturing approach and compassionate staff who create memorable experiences for children. Teachers are described as firm yet caring, making transitions to school easier for families. The facility also offers various community programs including fitness classes and support groups.
Angels At Play Preschool
2062 South King Street, Honolulu, HI
Parents highlight the school's nurturing, safe, and well-organized environment, noting that experienced teachers provide personalized care and a strong balance of education and kindness. Reviewers appreciate the seamless transition to prestigious schools like Punahou and value the long-term relationships formed with staff.
St. Philomena'S Early Learning Center
3300 Ala Laulani St, Honolulu, HI
Reviews for St. Philomena's Early Learning Center are limited and mostly reflect experiences at the church rather than the daycare specifically. Five reviewers praised the parish community, religious mission, and welcoming atmosphere, while one reviewer reported experiencing unwelcoming behavior from parishioners.
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Daycare Centers in Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from faith-based early learning centers to community-focused programs like Head Start. Parents consistently highlight the warmth of the staff and the supportive nature of these environments when sharing their experiences. This guide highlights standout neighborhoods, such as the highly-rated 96814 area, and provides a clear view of what families are seeing on the ground across the city.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Honolulu have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 61 rated facilities, with 54% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 325 parent reviews. Parents in Honolulu most frequently praise daycares for loving teachers, friendly staff, and loving congregation.
When choosing a daycare in Honolulu, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Honolulu
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- Address
- 2106 10th Ave, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 737-4167
One parent reports a highly positive experience, highlighting the staff's quality and their daughter's significant learning progress at the center. The feedback emphasizes strong appreciation for the educators and the child's educational gains.
- Address
- 830 Main Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 421-1265
One parent describes KCAA Muriel Preschool as potentially the best preschool in Oahu, highlighting the warmth and love provided by the staff. The reviewer notes that their son enjoyed attending and found the teachers to be friendly and welcoming.
- Address
- 1045 Kawaiahao Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 593-0567
- Address
- 2106 10th Ave Rm., #C4,C5,C6 &A10, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent highlights the facility's aesthetic, noting it features a cool Japanese style building. The rating is currently 5/5 based on this single comment.
- Address
- 1239 Olomea Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent highlights exceptional staff members while noting that previous assistant teachers were difficult to work with during the pandemic. Another review praises the active curriculum, including sports and faith-based activities, as well as the school's strong communication.
- Address
- 2313 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 538-7624
One parent highly recommends the center for its Ohana-style environment, highlighting excellent teachers and staff alongside strong educational skills and caring interactions.
- Address
- 2651 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 1660 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 946-4025
- Address
- 3019 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 595-4686
- Address
- 1061 Young Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 593-9889
- Address
- 2320 Dole St, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 956-7963
Parents highlight the school's Christ-centered environment, loving teachers, and comprehensive facilities, noting that the program effectively prepares children for top private schools. Reviewers appreciate the inclusion of daily worship, catered meals, and diverse language instruction alongside year-round availability and long hours. While feedback is overwhelmingly positive, one parent acknowledges that every school has its ups and downs, though they feel the institution is currently in a strong position.
- Address
- 1047 21st Ave, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 732-5558
- Address
- 4705 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 734-4277
Parents highlight the school's nurturing, safe, and well-organized environment, noting that experienced teachers provide personalized care and a strong balance of education and kindness. Reviewers appreciate the seamless transition to prestigious schools like Punahou and value the long-term relationships formed with staff.
- Address
- 2062 South King Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 944-2625
- Address
- 1215 Ala Aolani Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 834-5728
- Address
- 2207 Oahu Avenue, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 973-4340
- Address
- 5919 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 262-4538
- Address
- 1850 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 842-8211
- Address
- 6774 Hawaii Kai Drive, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 395-7345
- Address
- 801 West Hind Drive, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 377-2419
- Address
- 2804 East Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 988-2602
All reviews are about Ohana Baptist Church, not the preschool program. Reviews consistently praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, sense of community ('Ohana' meaning family), quality of worship and preaching, and special accommodation of military families.
- Address
- 2879 Paa St, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Reviews for St. Philomena's Early Learning Center are limited and mostly reflect experiences at the church rather than the daycare specifically. Five reviewers praised the parish community, religious mission, and welcoming atmosphere, while one reviewer reported experiencing unwelcoming behavior from parishioners.
- Address
- 3300 Ala Laulani St, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 839-1876
Reviews are primarily about the church itself rather than daycare services. Most reviewers praise the welcoming community and religious activities, though one reviewer reported experiencing unwelcoming behavior. Limited information is available specifically about infant/toddler care quality.
- Address
- 3300 Ala Laulani Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 839-1876
Hawaii Kai Church Early Learning Center receives nearly universal praise for its preschool and early learning programs, with parents highlighting caring staff and a welcoming community environment. The facility is part of a church community that emphasizes Bible-based teaching and has built a strong reputation for spiritual growth and hospitality. One parent expressed concern about a sermon topic from 2021.
- Address
- 265 Lunalilo Home Road, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 395-9494
- Address
- 829 Pensacola Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 594-8916
Parents praise the preschool program for its structured, nurturing approach and exceptional teachers who create memorable learning experiences. Staff members like Miss Pam and Miss Briana receive particular recognition for their compassion and dedication to child development. Parents highly recommend the center and wish it offered grades beyond preschool.
- Address
- 310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 923-1802
Parents praise the preschool program for its structured, nurturing approach and compassionate staff who create memorable experiences for children. Teachers are described as firm yet caring, making transitions to school easier for families. The facility also offers various community programs including fitness classes and support groups.
- Address
- 310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 923-1802
One parent describes the staff as family-like and praises the location, buildings, and sandboxes. Another parent highlights the separate age-specific classrooms, diaper acceptance for two-year-olds, and experience-based creative curriculum as key benefits.
- Address
- 1261 Pueo Street, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 732-1755
The reviews provided appear to be primarily about St. Anthony Church rather than its afterschool care program specifically. Parents praise the welcoming community, peaceful atmosphere, and trustworthiness of the parish. Few reviews directly address the daycare services.
- Address
- 640 Puuhale Road, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- (808) 845-2769
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