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Some of the Best Daycares in Hilo, HI

Of Hilo's 27 daycares, 11 (41%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Hawaii's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Hawaii averages of 5.0 on Process and 3.1 on Structural.

The local market includes 2 centers and 20 group child care homes, a higher home-based share than Hawaii's average of 54%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Hilo. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Hawaii methodology page for the full breakdown.

27
Daycares
11
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Hilo

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hilo: 3.4 (Sample of 27).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hilo: 5.0 (Sample of 6).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hilo: 3.2 (Sample of 27).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Hilo

Chiefess Kapi'olani Elementary
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Hawaii Community College Children's Center
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Hilo Union Elementary
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Ka ʻUmeke Kāeo Public Charter School
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Preschool - Hilo
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Preschool - Keaukaha
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Preschool - Piihonua
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Preschool - Waianuenue
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kua O Ka Lā New Century Public Charter School
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kua O Ka Lā New Century Public Charter School
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
YWCA of Hawaii Island Developmental Preschool
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
ABC Fun Preschool
Hilo, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Hilo?
There are 27 licensed child care providers in Hilo.
What percentage of Hilo daycares have high quality ratings?
41% of Hilo daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 23% statewide in Hawaii.
What types of childcare are available in Hilo?
2 center-based, 20 home-based providers operate in Hilo.
How do Hilo daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Hawaii?
Hilo daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Hawaii statewide average of 5.0.
Is there financial help for childcare in Hawaii?
Hawaii offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Hawaii