Best Daycares in Kailua-Kona, HI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Kailua-Kona's 11 daycares, 1 (9%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Hawaii's statewide rate of 23%. 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 4.8 on Process and 3.3 on Structural.
The local market includes 2 centers and 9 group child care homes, a higher home-based share than Hawaii's average of 55%.
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.
Rating Distribution in Kailua-Kona
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua-Kona: 3.1 (Sample of 11).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua-Kona: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kailua-Kona: 3.0 (Sample of 11).
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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?
- 9% of Kailua-Kona 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-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 4.8.
- 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