Best Daycare Centers in Kailua, HI
Compare 28 daycare centers in Kailua. Average rating: 4.98/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Kailua, Hawaii at a glance
- Daycares
- 28
- Avg rating
- 4.98/5
- Parent reviews
- 35
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 12
Kailua has 28 licensed daycares with 35 parent reviews averaging 4.98/5.12 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 96734 zip code, averaging 4.98 stars across 28 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kailua
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.
- 1Castle Medical Center Child Development4.56 score4.7(20)
640 Ulukahiki Street, Kailua, HI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
This facility is not a daycare center but rather a medical facility (Castle Medical Center/Castle Adventist Health). The reviews are from patients receiving medical services including emergency care, labor and delivery, and diagnostic procedures. Patients consistently praise the compassionate, professional staff and quality of care.
Friendly and compassionate staffclear communicationpatient comfort prioritizedefficient service despite busy conditions
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Kailua
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Kailua, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Kailua zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96734 | 28 | 4.98 | 12 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Kailua (11–105 children)
Small
up to 30 children
11
Medium
31–75 children
11
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Kailua based on parent reviews
Castle Medical Center Child Development
640 Ulukahiki Street, Kailua, HI
This facility is not a daycare center but rather a medical facility (Castle Medical Center/Castle Adventist Health). The reviews are from patients receiving medical services including emergency care, labor and delivery, and diagnostic procedures. Patients consistently praise the compassionate, professional staff and quality of care.
Kama' Aina Kids- Aikahi
38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, HI
Parents highlight the loving and nurturing staff, noting that teachers know their children well and engage them in fun, effective learning. Families appreciate the director's leadership and the use of an app for daily updates, which fosters strong communication and coordination with external services like speech therapy.
Kama'Aina Kids- Aikahi I/T Program
38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, HI
Parents highlight the loving and nurturing staff, noting that teachers know the children well and coordinate effectively with external services like speech therapy. Reviewers appreciate the director's leadership, the engaging learning environment, and the communication app that keeps families informed about daily activities.
Parent Participation Nursery Preschool
92 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Kailua, HI
Sunshine School
175 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI
One reviewer highlights the school's organic education philosophy, emphasizing socialization and a learn-through-play approach. They note that the combination of staff, children, and families creates a warm and welcoming community.
A Caring Place
260 North Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI
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Daycare Centers in Kailua, Hawaii
There are 28 daycare centers in Kailua, Hawaii. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Kailua have an average rating of 4.98 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 35 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Kailua, 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 Kailua
Showing 28 results
Parents highlight the loving and nurturing staff, noting that teachers know their children well and engage them in fun, effective learning. Families appreciate the director's leadership and the use of an app for daily updates, which fosters strong communication and coordination with external services like speech therapy.
- Address
- 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 254-5402
One reviewer highlights the school's organic education philosophy, emphasizing socialization and a learn-through-play approach. They note that the combination of staff, children, and families creates a warm and welcoming community.
- Address
- 175 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-8278
- Address
- 410 Oneawa Street, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 410 Oneawa Street, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 92 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 254-8833
- Address
- 260 North Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-1388
- Address
- 260 North Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-1388
- Address
- 165 Kaiholu Street, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 263-4412
Parents highlight the loving and nurturing staff, noting that teachers know the children well and coordinate effectively with external services like speech therapy. Reviewers appreciate the director's leadership, the engaging learning environment, and the communication app that keeps families informed about daily activities.
- Address
- 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 254-3802
- Address
- 1425 Keolu Dr, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 263-5554
- Address
- 160 Mookua Street, Preschool Room, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 263-4441
This facility is not a daycare center but rather a medical facility (Castle Medical Center/Castle Adventist Health). The reviews are from patients receiving medical services including emergency care, labor and delivery, and diagnostic procedures. Patients consistently praise the compassionate, professional staff and quality of care.
- Address
- 640 Ulukahiki Street, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 263-5210
- Address
- 257 Reed Rd, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 1080 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 262-6070
- Address
- 1110 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 262-7674
- Address
- 917 Kalanianaold Hwy, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 1300 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-8534
- Address
- 148 Makawao Street, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-3331
- Address
- 148 Makawao St, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-3331
- Address
- 940 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-4651
- Address
- 940 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-4651
- Address
- 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-3012
- Address
- 875 Auloa Road, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 262-8501
- Address
- 875 Auloa Road, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 262-8501
- Address
- 160 Mookua Street, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-0565
- Address
- 315 Kuulei Road, Pre-Plus Portable, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 266-7878
- Address
- 1465 Ulupi'I St, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 266-7831
- Address
- 1110 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 262-8501
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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