Licensed Daycare in Honolulu, Hawaii
121 licensed daycares in Honolulu, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Hawaii licensing records.
Honolulu listings updated May 2026 from official Hawaii records.
Daycare in Honolulu: what parents should know
Our directory lists 121 licensed childcare providers in Honolulu, Hawaii. Every provider here holds a current Hawaii license at indexing time, sourced from Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii.
For age coverage, 17 centers in Honolulu report infant care (roughly 14% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 16 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 16 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Honolulu spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 9% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Combined, Honolulu's licensed centers hold about 8,345 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Honolulu childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Honolulu
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 Honolulu 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 overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:12
- Avg capacity
- 68 kids
Largest licensed centers in Honolulu
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Honolulu licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Honolulu
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programHawaii CCCS (Child Care Connection Subsidy) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(808) 692-7100 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii.
Official license searchChildcare resources for Honolulu
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Honolulu, Hawaii are compiled from official Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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