Preschools in Hawaii

Hawaii is home to 302 licensed preschools. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with preschools in Hawaii

Honolulu, HI 188 providers Hilo, HI 37 providers Kailua, HI 40 providers Kaneohe, HI 35 providers Waipahu, HI 34 providers Mililani Town, HI 27 providers Aiea, HI 23 providers Kahului, HI 26 providers Waianae, HI 31 providers Pearl City, HI 22 providers Ewa Beach, HI 37 providers Kapolei, HI 31 providers Lihue, HI 20 providers Wailuku, HI 29 providers Kailua-Kona, HI 21 providers Kamuela, HI 20 providers Kihei, HI 12 providers Lahaina, HI 14 providers Makawao, HI 18 providers Kapaa, HI 14 providers Keaau, HI 15 providers Haleiwa, HI 6 providers Kealakekua, HI 7 providers Wahiawa, HI 15 providers Hauula, HI 3 providers Hoolehua, HI 2 providers Kahuku, HI 5 providers Kaunakakai, HI 4 providers Kilauea, HI 2 providers Koloa, HI 4 providers Kula, HI 8 providers Lanai City, HI 4 providers Waialua, HI 4 providers Captain Cook, HI 2 providers Eleele, HI 1 providers Haiku, HI 10 providers Hana, HI 1 providers Hanalei, HI 2 providers Hawi, HI 1 providers Honokaa, HI 2 providers Kaumakani, HI 1 providers Kekaha, HI 2 providers Paauilo, HI 4 providers Pahala, HI 1 providers Pahoa, HI 7 providers Paia, HI 4 providers Pukalani, HI 2 providers Waikoloa, HI 3 providers Waimanalo, HI 5 providers

About preschools in Hawaii

Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.

Frequently asked questions

How many preschools does Hawaii have?

This directory covers 302 licensed preschools in Hawaii, spread across 49 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

What is the best way to compare preschools in Hawaii?

When comparing preschools, ask about hours and calendars, class sizes, teacher qualifications, and how the program balances play with instruction. If you need full-day coverage, confirm whether the program offers it or partners with another provider. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07.

Required disclosures

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