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Best Daycares in Kailua-Kona, HI — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Kailua-Kona's 11 daycares, 3 (27%) 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 3.0 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 2 centers and 9 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-Kona. 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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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Kailua-Kona

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua-Kona: 3.3 (Sample of 11).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua-Kona: 5.0 (Sample of 3).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua-Kona: 3.0 (Sample of 11).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Kailua-Kona

Hawaii Montessori Schools; Kona Campus I/T Program
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Schools- Kona Preschool
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Schools, Kailua-Kona Preschool
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Alaka`i Academy
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Creative Day Preschool
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
FSSWH EHS Teen Parent Center At Kealakehe
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Hawaii Montessori Schools; Kona Campus Primary Pro
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Makua Lani Christian Academy; 4 Yr Old Kindergarte
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
PACT Kealakehe Head Start
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
The Salvation Army Ohana Keiki Day Care Center
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
University Of The Nations Preschool
Kailua-Kona, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Kailua-Kona?
There are 11 licensed child care providers in Kailua-Kona.
What percentage of Kailua-Kona daycares have high quality ratings?
27% of Kailua-Kona daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Hawaii.
What types of childcare are available in Kailua-Kona?
2 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Kailua-Kona.
How do Kailua-Kona daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Hawaii?
Kailua-Kona 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

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