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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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P Group Care

Pearl City Discovery Preschool #67

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 87

P Family Daycare

Pearl City Golden Gate Daycare #74

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 62

P Before/After School

Pearl City Little Scholars #70

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 85

P Licensed Center

Pearl City Precious Moments #73

Honolulu

Infants & Toddlers Cap 49

P Preschool

Pearl City Stepping Stones #68

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 80

T Licensed Center

Tiny Tots of Honolulu #114

Honolulu

Infants & Toddlers Cap 110

T Infant Care

Tiny Tots of Kaneohe #51

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 87

T Group Care

Tiny Tots of Mililani Town #60

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 107

W Preschool

Waipahu Childcare Academy #35

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 86

W Infant Care

Waipahu Generations Daycare #30

Honolulu

Preschool (2-5) Cap 95

W Montessori

Waipahu KinderSmile #31

Honolulu

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 36

W Group Care

Waipahu Learning Center #34

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 76

W Head Start

Waipahu Little Angels #28

Honolulu

2 years - 12 years Cap 41

W Head Start

Waipahu Little Stars Daycare #36

Honolulu

2 years - 12 years Cap 67

W Family Daycare

Waipahu Playhouse Academy #33

Honolulu

School Age (5+) Cap 27

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

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.