Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Kailua, HI
Compare 10 child daycare & preschools 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
- Programs
- 10
- Avg rating
- 4.98/5
- Parent reviews
- 35
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 12
Kailua has 10 licensed child daycare & preschools 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 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
A Caring Place - I/T Program
260 North Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Kailua, Hawaii
There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Kailua, Hawaii, making up 36% of the 28 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 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 Child Daycare & Preschools in Kailua
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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
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
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
- 1300 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-8534
- Address
- 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI
- Phone
- (808) 261-3012
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