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483 Daycare Centers in Hawaii

Browse 483 daycare centers across Hawaii. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Hawaii

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Hawaii can make the decision-making process smoother.

Hawaii has about 483 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Hawaii. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Hawaii

There are 483 daycares in Hawaii: 96 headstart facilities, 103 before/after school centers, 99 religious facility daycares, and 185 childcare and preschool centers.

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Headstart - Maui Community College
Headstart Programs
4.3

Parents highlight the quality of instruction and staff patience, with one noting fair scheduling for working parents and another praising the excellent environment and teachers. While no specific complaints are listed, the limited number of reviews prevents a broader assessment of potential issues.

Great teachersfair scheduling for full-time workerspatience during the enrollment process
Address
310 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hawaiian Beaches Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3

The reviews provided are for Hawaiian Beaches Park, not Hawaiian Beaches Head Start daycare center. The park reviews praise its facilities and natural beauty, but do not contain information about the daycare's quality, staff, or services.

Well-maintained groundsmultiple recreational facilities (fieldsjungle gym
Address
15-360 North Puni Makai Street, Pahoa, HI
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mauna Loa Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

Reviewers highlight the institution as a wonderful private Christian school with great teachers and staff. One parent simply identifies it as their school, while others express strong recommendation and satisfaction.

Great teacherswonderful staffgreat school
Address
172 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI
Phone
(808) 731-8132
Head Start- Waialua
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
67-174 Farrington Hwy, Waialua, HI
Phone
(808) 637-4488
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
The Children'S Garden Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents highlight excellent staff, particularly one teacher named Miss Melissa, who provides patient, individualized guidance and strong curriculum support with plenty of outdoor time. However, one family reports a severely negative experience involving discriminatory comments, misreported injuries, and lasting trauma caused by the center's director.

patient and attentive staffstrong curriculumample outdoor time
Address
2140 Kanakanui Road, Kihei, HI
Phone
(808) 879-8786
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
Ywca Developmental Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

YWCA Developmental Preschool in Hilo is highly rated by most parents for its engaged staff, structured programs for ages 2-5, and community involvement. The facility offers dedicated spaces, activities like art classes and field trips, and affordable options through partnership programs. One parent reported concerns about staff behavior toward toddlers.

Dedicatedengaged staffseparate age-appropriate programs (Lilypad for ages 2-3 and Cottage for ages 4-5)
Address
145 Ululani Street, Hilo, HI
Phone
(808) 935-7141
Kupukupu- Maui Family Support Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

KUPUKUPU- MAUI FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the dedicated staff, quality care, and comprehensive family support services. The facility is described as welcoming and resourceful. One negative review alleges inappropriate use of CPS threats as a compliance tool.

Dedicated and passionate staffquality childcarecomprehensive support services (Head Start
Address
1844 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku, HI
Phone
(808) 242-0900
Kama'Aina Kids - Mililani Tech Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Kama'aina Kids Mililani Tech Park for its caring, friendly staff and engaging activities. The facility is highlighted as clean, well-organized, and particularly convenient for military families. Children are reported to be happy and thriving with strong teacher-parent communication.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent communicationengaging activities (art
Address
345 Kahelu Avenue, Mililani, HI
Phone
(808) 623-1322
Kama'Aina Kids - Mililani Tech Park (I/T Center)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise KAMA'AINA KIDS - MILILANI TECH PARK for its caring and communicative staff, engaging activities, and clean facilities. Multiple reviewers report their children love attending and highlight the staff's attentiveness and passion. The location is noted as convenient for military families and those working nearby.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent communicationengaging activities (art
Address
345 Kahelu Avenue, Mililani, HI
Phone
(808) 623-1322
Head Start- Puu Heleakala
Headstart Programs
4

HEAD START - PUU HELEAKALA is a community facility in Waianae with mixed reviews. Parents appreciate the friendly staff and amenities like playgrounds and basketball courts, though some reviews appear to reference the broader community complex rather than the daycare specifically. Maintenance and facility condition are concerns for some families.

Nice staffplayground facilitiesbasketball court
Address
87-169 Helelua St, Waianae, HI
Phone
(808) 668-8033
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
Joyland Preschool
Church Daycare
4
Address
1407 Kapiolani St., Hilo, HI
Phone
(808) 934-0610
Malamapokii Preschool - Family Based Ece Program
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
64-1043 Hiiaka St, Kamuela, HI
Phone
(808) 887-1117
Son Shine Preschool & Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the staff's dedication to fostering spiritual growth and patience, noting that their shy child felt welcome and received ample love. In contrast, another parent reports a negative experience where their son was turned away during a tour for being unable to sit still, citing the educational director's lack of patience and judgmental attitude.

spiritual educationpatient teacherswelcoming environment
Address
81-6614 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua, HI
Phone
(808) 323-2463
Ymca Y-Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews consistently praise the YMCA Y-TOTS facility for its friendly and helpful staff, clean and well-maintained environment, and reasonable pricing ($15 day pass, $40 monthly membership). The compact gym offers adequate equipment, classes, and community programs in a welcoming atmosphere where members feel encouraged and respected.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesaffordable pricing
Address
300 W Lanikaula Street, Hilo, HI
Phone
(808) 935-3721
The Koloa Early School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the school's experiential and creative outdoor learning as wonderful for their children, while another strongly criticizes the leadership culture as controlling and lacking empathy.

experiential lessonsoutdoor adventurescreative learning
Address
5521 Koloa Rd., Koloa, HI
Phone
(808) 742-1769
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
Island Pacific Academy
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Island Pacific Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the professional and caring staff, advanced curriculum, individualized attention, and strong sense of community. Students reportedly enjoy school daily and show significant academic and personal growth.

Professional and friendly staffadvanced curriculumindividualized learning
Address
909 Haumea Street, Kapolei, HI
Phone
(808) 674-3523
Headstart Wailuku A - Ka Hale Ake Ola
Headstart Programs
3.8

Ka Hale Ake Ola is a HEAD START program in Wailuku that provides comprehensive support to families in need, including housing, tutoring, clothing, and access to community resources. Reviewers consistently praise the caring and helpful staff for assisting them during difficult times and helping families get back on their feet. The facility serves as a safe temporary residence for homeless individuals and families while connecting them with additional support services.

Address
670 Waiale Drive, Wailuku, HI
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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
Kihei Baptist School
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
1655 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI
Phone
(808) 793-3733
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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 483 all daycares across Hawaii. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Hawaii are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Hawaii's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Hawaii, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Hawaii sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Hawaii vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.