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Some of the Best Daycares in Wailuku, HI

Of Wailuku's 14 daycares, 5 (36%) 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 4 centers and 10 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 Wailuku. 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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Rating Distribution in Wailuku

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Wailuku: 3.4 (Sample of 14).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Wailuku: 5.0 (Sample of 5).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Wailuku: 3.0 (Sample of 14).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Wailuku

Iao Preschool
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kamehameha Preschool Paukukalo
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kansha Preschool
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
St Anthony Preschool
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Wailuku Union Preschool
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Little Explorers Maui Preschool, LLC
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
MEO Head Start - Wailuku A
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
MEO Head Start - Wailuku B
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
MEO Kahi Kamalii Infant Toddler Center
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
MFSS Early Head Start - Waiale
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
MFSS Early Head Start Center- Wailuku
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Piaget School of Maui
Wailuku, HI
★★★★★ 3 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Wailuku?
There are 14 licensed child care providers in Wailuku.
What percentage of Wailuku daycares have high quality ratings?
36% of Wailuku daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Hawaii.
What types of childcare are available in Wailuku?
4 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in Wailuku.
How do Wailuku daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Hawaii?
Wailuku 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