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Licensed Daycare in Honolulu, Hawaii

Q: How many licensed daycare centers are in Honolulu, Hawaii?

Our directory lists 121 licensed childcare centers in Honolulu, Hawaii, sourced from Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Honolulu?

Statewide averages in Hawaii run roughly $1380/month for infants and $1020/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Honolulu daycares?

All licensed Hawaii centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Honolulu typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Honolulu?

Hawaii families can apply for Hawaii CCCS (Child Care Connection Subsidy) (intake: (808) 692-7100). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

121

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,380/mo

Hawaii avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Honolulu

ChildCare Aware reports the Hawaii average full-time cost at $1,380/month for infant care and $1,020/month for preschool. City-level prices in Honolulu vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Hawaii families may also qualify for Hawaii CCCS (Child Care Connection Subsidy) (intake: (808) 692-7100).

Full Hawaii licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:12
Avg capacity: 68 kids

ZIP codes covered

96817 13 96819 12 96816 12 96813 12 96826 11 96825 11 96822 11 96821 11

Program types in Honolulu

Montessori School

17 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

17 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

17 centers

Preschool Program

16 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

16 centers

Head Start Center

16 centers

All Honolulu licensed centers

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H Preschool

Hilo Learning Tree

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 110

H Group Care

Honolulu ABC Childcare #116

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 117

H Preschool

Honolulu Bright Beginnings #117

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 44

H Head Start

Honolulu Bright Futures Daycare #110

Honolulu

2 years - 12 years Cap 28

H Licensed Center

Honolulu Bright Futures Daycare #26

Honolulu

Infants & Toddlers Cap 104

H Before/After School

Honolulu Childcare Academy #23

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 45

H Family Daycare

Honolulu Early Learning Center #115

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 104

H Licensed Center

Honolulu Generations Daycare #18

Honolulu

Infants & Toddlers Cap 113

H Infant Care

Honolulu Kids First Academy #112

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 102

H Family Daycare

Honolulu KinderSmile #19

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 90

H Head Start

Honolulu Learning Center #22

Honolulu

2 years - 12 years Cap 77

H Infant Care

Honolulu Little Angels #16

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 100

H Group Care

Honolulu Little Stars Daycare #108

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 64

H Infant Care

Honolulu Little Stars Daycare #24

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 119

H Preschool

Honolulu Playhouse Academy #21

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 104

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Honolulu, Hawaii?

Our directory lists 121 licensed childcare centers in Honolulu, Hawaii, sourced from Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Honolulu?

Statewide averages in Hawaii run roughly $1380/month for infants and $1020/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Honolulu daycares?

All licensed Hawaii centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Honolulu typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Honolulu?

Hawaii families can apply for Hawaii CCCS (Child Care Connection Subsidy) (intake: (808) 692-7100). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Honolulu daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.