Best Daycares in Honolulu, HI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 44 daycares and childcare centers in Honolulu based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Honolulu

  1. #1 — KCAA Muriel Preschool Score: 97%

    Muriel Preschool (Kaka'ako)

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Kama' Aina Kids Score: 79%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Kamaaina Kids Score: 79%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Angels At Play Preschool Score: 79%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Honolulu Christian Preschool Score: 79%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Kiddie Academy of Honolulu Score: 79%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Waiokeola Church Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Happy Keiki Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Strode Montessori Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Love A Keiki Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — KCAA Na Lei Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Good Shepherd Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  14. #14 — The Toddler Program Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — KCAA Mother Rice Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — KCAA Muriel Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Children With Aloha Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Seagull Schools Early Education Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Queen Emma Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Pali Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Rainbow Schools Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Calvary Child Care Center Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Saint Marianne Cope Preschool Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

  24. #24 — JumpStart Preschool Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Kamehameha Preschool Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Kid's garden Kahala Score: 75%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Strode Montessori Score: 75%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Olivet Baptist Preschool Score: 74%

    Olivet Baptist Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Kailua Preschool Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Good Samaritan Pre-School Center Score: 64%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Honolulu?
KCAA Muriel Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Honolulu based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Honolulu?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Honolulu?
Childcare costs in Honolulu vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.