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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

   Hawaii Kai Church Early Learning Center

   4.51 score

   4.8(9)

   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

   Waikiki Community Center - Childcare

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   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

   Waikiki Community Center (I/T Center)

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   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

   St. Philomena'S Early Learning Center

   4.44 score

   4.8(6)

   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

   St. Philomena'S Infant/Toddler Center

   4.44 score

   4.8(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

   St. Anthony Afterschool Care Program

   4.33 score

   4.5(10)

   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

   Kama'Aina Kids - Honolulu

   4.26 score

   4.4(9)

   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

   Kama'Aina Kids - Honolulu Toddler Program

   4.26 score

   4.4(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

    Honolulu Community College-Keiki Hauoli Cdl

    4.16 score

    4.2(20)

    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

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