
Compare 52 child daycare & preschools 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 52 licensed child daycare & preschools 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.
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.
930 Lunalilo Street, Honolulu, HI
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
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.
830 Main Street, Honolulu, HI
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.
There are 52 child daycare & preschools in Honolulu, Hawaii, making up 34% of the 153 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 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 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.
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.
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.
One parent highly recommends the center for its Ohana-style environment, highlighting excellent teachers and staff alongside strong educational skills and caring interactions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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