Best Daycares in Honolulu, HI — Independent Quality Ratings
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.
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Daycares
25
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Honolulu
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25(18%)
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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
Alani Childrens Center
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Central Union Church Preschool & Kindergarten
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Christian Academy - Preschool
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Good Shepherd Preschool
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Jikoen Hongwanji Lumbini Preschool
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kalihi Uka Elementary
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Kalihi- Palama
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Kapalama
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kapālama Elementary
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
KCAA Kuapa Preschool
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
KCAA Mother Rice Preschool
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
KCAA Muriel Preschool
Honolulu, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
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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
All 139 Daycares in Honolulu
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- Hanahauoli Pre Kindergarten
- Happy Keiki Infant & Toddler Program at University Avenue
- Happy Keiki Preschool At University Avenue
- Happy Keiki Preschool IT Center Hawaii Kai
- Harris Preschool
- Hawaii Baptist Academy Junior Kindergarten
- Hawaii Kai Church Early Learning Center
- HCAP Head Start Kapalama
- HCAP Head Start Kuhio Elementary Pre-plus
- HCAP Head Start Lanakila CDC I & II
- HCAP Head Start Lanakila Elementary
- HCAP Head Start Palolo I-III
- HCAP Head Start Pauoa
- HCAP Head Start Puuhale Elementary
- HCAP Head Start Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
- HCAP Head Start Salt Lake Elementary Pre-plus
- Holy Family Catholic Academy
- Holy Nativity School
- Hongwanji Mission School Preschool
- Honolulu Christian Preschool
- Honolulu Community College Keiki Hauoli Childrens
- Honolulu Community College-keiki Hauoli Cdl Infant
- Honolulu Waldorf School Preschool
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- Kaewai Head Start
- Kaimuki Christian School
- Kaiulani I & II Head Start
- Kalihi Kai Head Start HCAP
- Kalihi Uka Elementary
- Kalihi Union Church Preschool
- Kamaaina Kids - King Street Infant/Toddler Program
- Kamaaina Kids Alewa Heights At St Marks Coptic Ort
- Kamaaina Kids Alewa Heights Infant Toddler Program
- Kamaaina Kids Holy Trinity Infant Toddler Program
- Kamaaina Kids Holy Trinity Preschool
- Kamaaina Kids Honolulu
- Kamaaina Kids Honolulu Toddler Program
- Kamaaina Kids Judd Street IT
- Kamaaina Kids Judd Street Preschool
- Kamaaina Kids King Street
- Kamaaina Kids Moanalua
- Kamaaina Kids St. Marks Childrens Center
- Kamaaina Kids St. Marks Childrens Ctr Infant Toddl
- Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Kalihi- Palama
- Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Kapalama
- Kapahulu Bible Church Preschool
- Kapālama Elementary
- Kawaiahao Church School
- KCAA Kuapa Preschool
- KCAA Mother Rice Preschool
- KCAA Muriel Preschool
- KCAA Wai Kahala Preschool
- Keiki O Ka Aina Preschool - Palolo Site
- Kilohana United Methodist Church Preschool Inc.
- Kinder Kids International Hawaii Kai Infant Toddler
- Kinder Kids International Preschool
- Kulia Christian Academy
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- PACT Early Head Start KPT Portables
- PACT Fern Preplus Head Start
- PACT Kahauiki Village Early Head Start
- PACT Kahauiki Village Head Start
- PACT Kalihi Elementary Head Start A Licensed DP
- PACT KPT Head Start I
- PACT Linapuni Head Start
- Pali Preschool
- Palolo Elementary
- Playmate Kindergarten Day Care Center & Grade School LTD
- Poppins Keiki Hawaii
- Poppins Keiki Hawaii Infant And Toddler Program
- Puʻuhale Elementary
- Puʻuhale Elementary
- Punana Leo O Manoa
- Punana Leo O Nuuanu
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- Sacred Hearts Academy-Early Learning Center
- Saint Theresa School
- St Clements School
- St Patrick School Early Childhood Program
- St Philomena Early Learning Center - Infant/Toddler Program
- St Philomena Early Learning Center - Preschool Program
- Stepping Stones Academy Infant And Toddler Program
- Stepping Stones Academy Kakaako
- Strode Montessori Mauka
- Strode Montessori Mauka Preschool
- Strode Montessori Preschool
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