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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.

  1. 1
    Ohana Baptist Preschool
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 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
  7. 7

    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
  8. 8

    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
  9. 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
  10. 10

    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

4.5 - 5.0
33
4.0 - 4.4
13
3.0 - 3.9
13
Below 3
2

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 325 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Loving teachers
4
2Friendly staff
3
3Loving congregation
3

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Honolulu zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
968146
4.93
3
968188
4.62
4
9682110
4.5
2
9681722
4.49
4
9682221
4.46
3
9681921
4.4
3
9681621
4.4
8
968159
3.88
2
9682613
3.76
2
9681318
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

4.9(20)

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.

Warm and welcoming congregationstrong sense of community and familyquality music and worship

Hawaii Kai Church Early Learning Center

4.8(9)

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.

Caring and loving staffwelcoming and friendly communitys

Waikiki Community Center - Childcare

4.6(20)

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.

Nurturing and firm teaching approachstructured curriculumexceptional individual teachers

Waikiki Community Center (I/T Center)

4.6(20)

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.

Structured curriculumnurturing and compassionate staffmemorable learning experiences

Angels At Play Preschool

5(4)

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.

nurturing environmentexperienced and caring teacherspersonalized attention

St. Philomena'S Early Learning Center

4.8(6)

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.

Friendly and welcoming parishionersstrong religious communitybeautiful parish

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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

Showing 153 results

Wesley Children Program (I/T Center)
Church Daycare
4.5

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.

petting zoo for kidsloving congregation
Address
1350 Hunakai Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 737-3444
Wesley Children'S Prog - Afterschool
Church Daycare
4.5

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.

petting zooloving congregation
Address
1350 Hunakai Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 737-3444
Wesley Childrens Program (Preschool)
Church Daycare
4.5

One parent highlights the program's petting zoo and loving congregation, while another reports an unresponsive application process involving a paid fee.

petting zooloving congregation
Address
1350 Hunakai Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 737-3444
Kama'Aina Kids - Honolulu
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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/STEAM
Address
930 Lunalilo Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 599-2807
Kama'Aina Kids - Honolulu Toddler Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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
Address
930 Lunalilo Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 599-2807
Kama'Aina Kids- St Marks
Church Daycare
4.4

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.

Loving teachersfun activitieshappy kids
Address
539 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 734-6112
Kama'Aina Kids St. Marks Infant/Toddler Program
Church Daycare
4.4

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.

loving teachersfun activitieshappy kids
Address
539 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 734-6112
Manoa Valley Church - Afterschool Program
Church Daycare
4.4

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.

responsive and friendly staffhonest operationsquality prepared meals
Address
2728 Huapala Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 988-3271
Manoa Valley Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

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Address
2728 Huapala Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 988-3271
Kapahulu Bible Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

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.

warm and caring teachersreduced behavioral concernsappropriate structure and flexibility
Address
3221 Makini Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 732-1744
Honolulu Community College-Keiki Hauoli Cdl
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

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 personnel
Address
874 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 845-9466
Pact - Kuhio Park Terrace Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
4

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.

Kind and efficient staffclean facilitydiverse/mixed culture community
Address
1485 Linapuni St, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 847-3285
Playmate Kindergarten & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1704 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 536-6442
Playmate Kindergarten Daycare Center - After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1704 Keeaumoku Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 536-6442
St. Clement'S School
Church Daycare
4
Address
1515 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 949-2082
Kcaa Mother Rice Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

nice teacherswelcoming parent communityquiet location
Address
2707 South King Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 946-4072
Moiliili Community Center - Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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.

Engaging workshops and activitiesfriendly and helpful staffgood for building relationships
Address
2535 South King Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 955-1555
Moiliili Community Center Kuhio
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

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.

friendly and helpful staffeducational workshops (wreath makinghula classes)
Address
2535 South King Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 955-1555
Olivet Baptist Preschool
Church Daycare
3.7

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.

safe and warm environmentsupportive staffreasonable tuition
Address
1775 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 949-7548
Kama'Aina Kids- Moanalua
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

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.

Child enjoys attendingstaff are friendly and lovingdaughter likes the school
Address
4857 Bougainville Drive, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 422-9491
Kama'Aina Kids- Alewa Heights @ St Mark'S Coptic
Church Daycare
3.6

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.

polite staffstrong care for childrenearly developmental milestone achievement
Address
1052 Ilima Drive, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 595-6634
Kama'Aina Kids Alewa Heights Infant Toddler Program
Church Daycare
3.6

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.

polite and caring stafftimely communication regarding health exposuressupport for developmental milestones
Address
1052 Ilima Drive, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 595-6634
Pact - Kpt Head Start L
Headstart Programs
3.5
Address
1485 Linapuni Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 847-3285
Star Of The Sea - Early Learning Center
Church Daycare
3.5

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.

beautiful facilitiesoutdoor play areaaccommodating staff
Address
4470 Aliikoa Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 734-3840
The Early Education Center - Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

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.

dedicated and kind teachersopen classroom drop-off and pickupstrong parent networking
Address
1130 Alapai Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 533-0004
The Early Education Center (I/T Center)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

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.

Teacher dedicationparent involvement opportunitieseducational field trips
Address
1130 Alapai Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 533-0004
Pali Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

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.

Address
467 North Judd Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Cole Academy - Kaimuki
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

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.

loving teacherspatient staffkind staff
Address
1041 10th Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 732-4200
The Cole Academy - Kaimuki Infant And Toddler
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

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.

loving and patient teacherssmooth transition to schoolengaging activities and outings
Address
1041 10th Avenue, Honolulu, HI
Phone
(808) 732-4200
Head Start Kuhio Elementary Pre-Plus
Headstart Programs
1

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.

None mentioned
Address
2759 South King Street, Honolulu, HI
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 153 all daycares in Honolulu, Hawaii. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Honolulu have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 61 rated facilities. About 54% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Honolulu, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Hawaii's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Hawaii)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Honolulu offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 52 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 24 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 46 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 31 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Hawaii typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Honolulu for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Honolulu must be licensed by Hawaii's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.
The 96814 zip code stands out as the best-rated area, maintaining an average rating of 4.93/5 across its six listed facilities.
Out of 153 total facilities, 62 have been rated on Google, with an average score of 4.3/5. Additionally, 34 of these centers have achieved a strong rating of 4.5 stars or higher.
Analysis of 329 parent reviews shows that families most frequently mention loving teachers, supportive staff, and a loving congregation as their key reasons for choosing a center.