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Best Before or After School Daycare in Kailua, HI

Compare 7 before or after school daycare 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
7
Avg rating
4.98/5
Parent reviews
35
Top rated (4.5+)
12

Kailua has 7 licensed before or after school daycare 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.

  1. 1
    Castle Medical Center Child Development
    4.56 score
    4.7(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

4.5 - 5.0
12
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Kailua, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.96avg rating
10 daycares · 8 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
7 daycares

Church Daycare

5avg rating
7 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Kailua zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9673428
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

Map

Daycare types in Kailua

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 4Church Daycare 7Before or After School Daycare 7

Browse by type in Kailua

🎨 Preschools 5✝️ Christian Daycare 4🎒 After School Programs 3

Before or After School Daycare in Kailua, Hawaii

There are 7 before or after school daycare in Kailua, Hawaii, making up 25% 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 Before or After School Daycare in Kailua

Showing 7 results

Le Jardin Academy - Extended Day Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
917 Kalanianaold Hwy, Kailua, HI
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Anthony School - Afterschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
148 Makawao Street, Kailua, HI
Phone
(808) 261-3331
St. Anthony School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
148 Makawao St, Kailua, HI
Phone
(808) 261-3331
St. John Vianney School (B/As Program)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
940 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI
Phone
(808) 261-4651
St. John Vianney School - Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
940 Keolu Drive, Kailua, HI
Phone
(808) 261-4651
Trinity Christian - Before/After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
875 Auloa Road, Kailua, HI
Phone
(808) 262-8501
Trinity Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
875 Auloa Road, Kailua, HI
Phone
(808) 262-8501

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 before or after school daycares in Kailua, Hawaii, out of 28 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Kailua have an average Google rating of 4.98 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Kailua, 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
Kailua offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 7 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Kailua for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kailua 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.