Best Daycares in Waianae, HI — Independent Quality Ratings
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.
Rating Distribution in Waianae
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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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 19% 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
All 31 Daycares in Waianae
- HCAP Head Start 442
- HCAP Head Start Ka Pua I & II
- HCAP Head Start Kahikolu
- HCAP Head Start Keiki Country I
- HCAP Head Start Keiki Country II
- HCAP Head Start Makaha Elementary
- HCAP Head Start Nanakuli I & II
- HCAP Head Start Ulu Ke Kukui I & II
- HCAP Head Start Waianae Elementary
- Hoohua Early Learning Organization
- Kamaaina Kids Maili Infant Toddler Program
- Kamaaina Kids Maili Preschool
- Kamaile Academy Public Charter School
- Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Hoaliku Drake
- Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Ma'ili
- Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Nanakuli
- Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Nanakuli II
- Kamehameha Schools Preschool - Puu Kahea
- Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Iki Laboratory Public Charter School
- Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Center Infant Toddler
- Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Center Ka Pua Preschool