Some of the Best Daycares in Waipahu, HI
Of Waipahu's 17 daycares, 2 (12%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below 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 1 center and 16 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 Waipahu. 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 Waipahu
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waipahu: 3.1 (Sample of 17).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waipahu: 5.0 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waipahu: 3.0 (Sample of 17).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Waipahu
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Waipahu?
- There are 17 licensed child care providers in Waipahu.
- What percentage of Waipahu daycares have high quality ratings?
- 12% of Waipahu daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Hawaii.
- What types of childcare are available in Waipahu?
- 1 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Waipahu.
- How do Waipahu daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Hawaii?
- Waipahu 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