Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Hilo, HI

Hilo, Hawaii is served by 29 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in HiloProviders
Child Care Centers1View directory
Family Child Care Homes12View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools16View directory
Head Start Programs5View directory
School-Age Programs3View directory
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Child Care Centers in Hilo

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Hilo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Hawaii Community College Children's Center Toddler Room Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 8

Family Child Care Homes in Hilo

12 licensed family child care homess are listed in Hilo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Anna And Charles Martins Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Catherine Goodman Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Chanelle Aina-Pa'aoao And Hienji Pa'aoao Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Danel And Scott Iwasaki Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Desiree Milar-Okinaka And Ivan Okinaka Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Elena And Dane Cairns Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Joan And Sean Mcwilliams Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Krystal And Keolaokalani Kalili Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Lorelyn Madamba Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Maudlyn And Robert Medeiros, Jr. Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Sarah And Jonathan King Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Tyra Lee Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 6

Preschools in Hilo

16 licensed preschoolss are listed in Hilo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Abc Fun Preschool Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 42 Preschool Haili Christian Preschool Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 48 Preschool Hale Aloha Nazarene School Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 60 Preschool Hawaii Community College Children's Center Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 16 Preschool Hilo Hongwanji Preschool Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 80 Preschool Jump Start Preschool Hilo Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 48 Preschool Kalamapii Play School Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 60 Preschool Kamehameha Preschool - Keaukaha Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 80 Preschool Kamehameha Preschool - Piihonua Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 40 Preschool Kamehameha Preschool-Hilo Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 40 Preschool Kamehameha Preschool-Waianuenue Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 40 Preschool Kdbc Keikiland Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 24 Preschool Kula Kamali'i O Hi'ikeakaikamalama Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 25 Preschool Mauna Loa Preschool Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 12 Preschool St. Joseph Montessori-Based Preschool Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 49 Preschool Ywca Of Hawaii Island Developmental Preschool Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 115

Head Start Programs in Hilo

5 federally funded head start programss are listed in Hilo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Hilo Child Development Center (HCDC) Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 57 Head Start Program Hilo EHS Home Base Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 20 Head Start Program Pact Head Start (puueo) Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 35 Head Start Program Pact Head Start Hilo Child Development Center Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 80 Head Start Program Puueo Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 34
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School-Age Programs in Hilo

3 licensed school-age programss are listed in Hilo. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Haili Christian School After School And Summer Program Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 60 School-Age Program Halau Lamaku Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 70 School-Age Program Hilo Hongwanji Summer Play And Learn Hilo, HI 96720 Capacity 65

ZIP codes in Hilo

ZIP 96720Care providers

How to pick care in Hilo

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Hilo, HI, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Hilo, HI have?
Based on current licensing data, Hilo is home to 29 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 12 family child care homes, and 16 preschools.
How do Hilo facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Hilo to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Hilo licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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