How many licensed daycares are in Waianae?

There are 31 licensed child care providers in Waianae.

What percentage of Waianae daycares have high quality ratings?

29% of Waianae daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 23% statewide in Hawaii.

What types of childcare are available in Waianae?

3 center-based, 22 home-based providers operate in Waianae.

How do Waianae daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Hawaii?

Waianae 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.

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Some of the Best Daycares in Waianae, HI

Of Waianae's 31 daycares, 9 (29%) 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 3.1 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 3 centers and 22 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 Waianae. 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 Waianae

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9(29%)

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waianae: 3.3 (Sample of 31).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waianae: 5.0 (Sample of 4).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waianae: 3.1 (Sample of 31).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Waianae

HCAP Head Start Waianae Elementary

Waianae, HI

★★★★★ 4 Stars

Kamaile Academy Public Charter School

Waianae, HI

★★★★★ 4 Stars

Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Hoaliku Drake

Waianae, HI

★★★★★ 4 Stars

Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Nanakuli

Waianae, HI

★★★★★ 4 Stars

Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Puu Kahea

Waianae, HI

★★★★★ 4 Stars

Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Iki Laboratory Public Charter School

Waianae, HI

★★★★★ 4 Stars

Nānāikapono Elementary

Ark Of Safety Christian Academy

HCAP Head Start Ka Pua I & II

Waianae, HI

★★★★★ 3 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Waianae?: There are 31 licensed child care providers in Waianae.
What percentage of Waianae daycares have high quality ratings?: 29% of Waianae daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 23% statewide in Hawaii.
What types of childcare are available in Waianae?: 3 center-based, 22 home-based providers operate in Waianae.
How do Waianae daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Hawaii?: Waianae 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