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

Lihue, Hawaii is served by 16 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Lihue	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	7	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	7	View directory
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	2	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Lihue

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lihue. 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 Kmp First Step Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 12 Child Care Center Lihue Infant & Toddler Center Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 8

Family Child Care Homes in Lihue

7 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lihue. 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 Clyde And Desiree Kaluahine Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Kelcie Ragasa Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Kitty Freitas Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Leiala Togikawa Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 5 Family Child Care Home Melvin & Marilyn Fernandez Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Nicole Newhouse Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Roy & Laura Matsuyama Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 6

Preschools in Lihue

7 licensed preschoolss are listed in Lihue. 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 Ae Kamalii Preschool Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 40 Preschool Haloalaunuiakea Puna Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 48 Preschool Island School Na Pua Keiki Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 48 Preschool Kauai Montessori Preschool Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 48 Preschool Little Wonders Preschool Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 12 Preschool Oca Preschool Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 24 Preschool Punana Leo O Kauai Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 36

Head Start Programs in Lihue

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lihue. 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 Homevisiting - Kauai Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 3 Head Start Program Lihue Head Start Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 22

School-Age Programs in Lihue

2 licensed school-age programss are listed in Lihue. 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 Island School Do Drop Inn Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 24 School-Age Program Lihue Hongwanji Summer Program Lihue, HI 96766 Capacity 40

ZIP codes in Lihue

ZIP 96766Care providers

How to pick care in Lihue

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Lihue, HI, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lihue, HI have?

Based on current licensing data, Lihue is home to 16 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, and 7 preschools.

How do Lihue facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lihue to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Lihue 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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