Some of the Best Daycares in Honolulu, HI
Of Honolulu's 139 daycares, 25 (18%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 3.0 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 25 centers and 106 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 Honolulu. 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.
Rating Distribution in Honolulu
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Honolulu: 3.2 (Sample of 139).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Honolulu: 5.0 (Sample of 18).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Honolulu: 3.0 (Sample of 139).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Honolulu
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Honolulu?
- There are 139 licensed child care providers in Honolulu.
- What percentage of Honolulu daycares have high quality ratings?
- 18% of Honolulu daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Hawaii.
- What types of childcare are available in Honolulu?
- 25 center-based, 106 home-based providers operate in Honolulu.
- How do Honolulu daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Hawaii?
- Honolulu 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