Some of the Best Daycares in Kailua, HI
Of Kailua's 26 daycares, 4 (15%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 3.1 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 5 centers and 19 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 Kailua. 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 Kailua
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua: 3.2 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua: 3.1 (Sample of 26).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Kailua
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kailua?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Kailua.
- What percentage of Kailua daycares have high quality ratings?
- 15% of Kailua daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 23% statewide in Hawaii.
- What types of childcare are available in Kailua?
- 5 center-based, 19 home-based providers operate in Kailua.
- How do Kailua daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Hawaii?
- Kailua 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