Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Hawaii

Hawaii is home to 569 state-licensed care providers spanning 4 counties and 62 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

62Cities

4Counties

569Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	61	View in Hawaii
Family Child Care Homes	206	View in Hawaii
Group Child Care Homes	4	View in Hawaii
Preschools	302	View in Hawaii
Head Start Programs	173	View in Hawaii
School-Age Programs	83	View in Hawaii
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in Hawaii

Honolulu, HI 188 providers Kailua, HI 40 providers Ewa Beach, HI 37 providers Hilo, HI 37 providers Kaneohe, HI 35 providers Waipahu, HI 34 providers Kapolei, HI 31 providers Waianae, HI 31 providers Wailuku, HI 29 providers Mililani Town, HI 27 providers Kahului, HI 26 providers Aiea, HI 23 providers

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Counties in Hawaii

Choosing care in Hawaii

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Hawaii, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Hawaii have?

According to current licensing data, Hawaii has 569 licensed providers: 61 child care centers, 206 family child care homes, and 302 preschools.

How does Hawaii score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Hawaii has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Hawaii have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Honolulu, Kailua, Ewa Beach lead Hawaii for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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