
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 61 daycares with Google ratings in Honolulu
Top qualities mentioned across 325 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Honolulu, based on parent reviews
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 |
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
Highest rated daycares in Honolulu based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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One parent highlights the enjoyment of the petting zoo and the welcoming nature of the congregation, while another reports a lack of communication after paying an application fee a year ago.
One parent highlights the petting zoo and the congregation's supportive nature, while another reports a lack of response after paying an application fee. The few reviews so far mention both engaging activities and administrative difficulties. Pros include the petting zoo and a loving community atmosphere. Cons include unresponsive application processes and application fees with no follow-up.
One parent highlights the program's petting zoo and loving congregation, while another reports an unresponsive application process involving a paid fee.
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.
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.
Parents highlight the loving teachers and engaging activities that help spirited toddlers develop independence and social skills. Conversely, one parent criticizes the classroom environment for lacking organization and nurture, citing a high teacher-to-child ratio that leads to chaos, unsupervised bathroom use, and frequent yelling.
Some parents report that teachers successfully nurture spirited toddlers, fostering independence and cognitive growth through fun activities. Conversely, one family describes the environment as lacking organization and emotional warmth, citing a high teacher-to-child ratio that contributes to chaos and harsh disciplinary methods.
One parent highlights the responsive and friendly administrative staff, noting a seamless voicemail-to-phone callback experience. Another family appreciates the organization's honesty and the quality of prepared meals, which provided them with peace of mind, while a fourth comment focuses solely on the building's exterior architecture.
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Several parents highlight the warm, caring staff and a balanced approach to structure and flexibility that helps children thrive. One reviewer reports a severe negative incident involving a teacher yelling at students, leading them to remove their child immediately.
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.
PACT - KUHIO PARK TERRACE receives consistently positive feedback from parents and community members. Parents praise the staff's kindness and efficiency, particularly highlighting individual staff members like Eileen Grenner. The facility is noted for its clean environment, diverse community, helpful resources, and welcoming atmosphere.
One parent highlights the facility's quiet, back-set location which contributes to a sense of safety for children. Another reviewer describes the staff as nice and notes that the parent community is welcoming. A single negative review alleges that the program involves 'horrible things' pushed onto children, which was discovered after years of attendance.
Moiliili Community Center offers afterschool and community programs including workshops, Japanese language classes, and activities for children and grandparents. Parents appreciate the friendly staff and engaging activities, though some experienced operational and customer service issues.
Moiliili Community Center Kuhio offers workshops, Japanese language classes, and activities for children and grandparents. Reviews are mixed, with parents appreciating friendly staff and community engagement opportunities, but some citing inconsistent hours, accessibility issues, and unprofessional service.
A few parents highlight the school's safe, warm environment and reasonable tuition, while one reviewer reports a lack of adult oversight during outdoor play. The director and staff are praised for their clear communication and understanding of individual developmental paces, including potty training.
One parent highlights that their child enjoys the program and finds the staff friendly and loving. However, a separate review details a negative experience with leadership, citing rude and unprofessional behavior from a substitute director, conflicting information regarding military reimbursement, and poor communication from corporate staff, which led to withdrawal.
Several parents report high satisfaction with the staff's politeness and care, noting that their children have met developmental milestones early and enjoy attending daily. However, one review alleges the presence of unprofessional staff and shady business practices.
Several parents highlight the staff's politeness, welcoming nature, and effectiveness in supporting child development, with one child attending since the start of the pandemic. While one reviewer notes the location is slightly out of the way, another reports positive engagement with meals, snacks, and daily routines, whereas a single complaint cites unprofessional behavior.
Parents offer mixed experiences, with one highlighting the beautiful facilities and accommodating staff for toddlers, while another strongly criticizes the administration for discriminatory practices, high non-refundable fees, and refusal to accept children with medical needs. The positive feedback notes a welcoming environment and good teachers, contrasting sharply with allegations of the admissions director making false claims to disenroll students and citing liability concerns for children with disabilities.
The few reviews so far present sharply divided opinions, with some parents praising the teachers' dedication and unique field trips, while others report a hostile environment, rigid policies, and unprofessional staff behavior. Concerns include strict drop-off rules, lack of transparency regarding staff identities, and inadequate playground facilities for older preschoolers. Conversely, positive feedback highlights a welcoming atmosphere, active parent-teacher communication, and educational focus on social skills and academics.
One parent describes a welcoming environment with dedicated teachers, community engagement, and educational field trips, while another reports severe issues including restrictive drop-off policies, poor communication, and unprofessional staff behavior, leading to a contract termination.
One parent describes a negative experience with poor communication, noting that the school failed to send their admission decision for months and ignored follow-up inquiries from the director.
One parent highlights the loving teachers, engaging activities, and smooth transition to school, while two others report severe issues including neglect of sick children, withheld incident reports, and unsanitary conditions. Feedback is sharply divided between high satisfaction with staff kindness and serious complaints about safety and communication failures.
One parent highlights the loving teachers, engaging activities, and smooth transition to school, while others report serious concerns regarding staff professionalism, communication failures, and safety violations. Specific complaints include staff discussing family finances, missed calls during illness, failure to provide lunch or incident reports, and ignoring mask protocols. Conversely, families appreciate the dedicated staff, diverse outings, and book fair initiatives that support early education.
One parent reports that their child experienced physical injuries, including mosquito bites, bruises, and pitch marks, alongside allegations of coercive nap-time enforcement by a staff member. The reviewer also describes an environment where teachers yell at children, neglect non-napping students, and appear to favor certain kids, while reporting that complaints to child advocates were ignored.
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