Licensed Daycare in Hawaii
Search 975 verified daycare and childcare centers across Hawaii, sourced directly from Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Hawaii Childcare Licensing
In Hawaii, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:6 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:12 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection HawaiiQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg infant cost
- $1,380/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,020/mo
Hawaii Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Hawaii families can apply for Hawaii CCCS (Child Care Connection Subsidy) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (808) 692-7100
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