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Licensed Daycare in Kaaawa, Hawaii

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

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 Kaaawa 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 Kaaawa typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Kaaawa?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,380/mo

Hawaii avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Kaaawa

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 Kaaawa 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: 58 kids

ZIP codes covered

96730 11

Program types in Kaaawa

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

Before & After School Care

5 centers

All Kaaawa licensed centers

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E Family Daycare

Ewa Gentry Early Learning Center #37

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 20

E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Honolulu #143

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 49

H Before/After School

Hilo Bright Beginnings #27

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 57

H Family Daycare

Honolulu Sunflower Daycare #51

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 86

K Before/After School

Kahului Childcare Academy #20

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 31

K Family Daycare

Kailua Stepping Stones #44

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 25

K Family Daycare

Kihei Golden Gate Daycare #71

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 99

L Before/After School

La Petite Academy Mililani Mauka #54

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 89

M Family Daycare

Mililani Town Smart Start Academy #3

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 74

P Family Daycare

Pearl City Rainbow Learning Center #10

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 83

W Before/After School

Waipahu Learning Tree #61

Kaaawa

School Age (5+) Cap 26

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Kaaawa, Hawaii?

Our directory lists 11 licensed childcare centers in Kaaawa, 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 Kaaawa?

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 Kaaawa 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 Kaaawa typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Kaaawa?

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 Kaaawa 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.