How do I choose the right daycare in Honolulu?

When choosing a daycare in Honolulu, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with Hawaii's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Hawaii) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Honolulu?

Honolulu offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 52 facilities Headstart Programs — 24 facilities Church Daycare — 46 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 31 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Honolulu, Hawaii (24 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Hawaii?

Daycare costs in Hawaii typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Honolulu for current pricing.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headstart Programs in Honolulu, Hawaii

There are 24 headstart programs in Honolulu, Hawaii, making up 16% 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

There are 24 headstart programs daycares in Honolulu, Hawaii, out of 153 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Honolulu, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with Hawaii's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Hawaii)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Honolulu offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 52 facilities
Headstart Programs — 24 facilities
Church Daycare — 46 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 31 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in Hawaii typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Honolulu for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Honolulu must be licensed by Hawaii's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

24 Headstart Programs in Honolulu, Hawaii

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Honolulu

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Pact - Kuhio Park Terrace Early Head Start

Head Start- Palolo I

Head Start - Palolo II-IV

Pact - Kpt Head Start L

Head Start Kuhio Elementary Pre-Plus

Head Start- Jefferson Elem

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