Best Daycares in Honolulu, HI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 39 daycares and childcare centers in Honolulu based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Honolulu

  1. #1 — The Toddler Program Score: 32/100

    The Toddler Program

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

  2. #2 — Rainbow Schools Score: 32/100

    Rainbow Schools

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

  3. #3 — Happy Keiki Preschool Score: 32/100

    Happy Keiki Preschool

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

  4. #4 — Children With Aloha Academy Score: 32/100

    Best Preschool, Childcare

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

  5. #5 — KCAA Muriel Preschool Score: 31/100

    Muriel Preschool (Kaka'ako)

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — KCAA Mother Rice Preschool Score: 30/100

    KCAA Mother Rice Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kcaapreschools.org/.

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

  7. #7 — KCAA Muriel Preschool Score: 30/100

    KCAA Muriel Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kcaapreschools.org.

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

  8. #8 — Seagull Schools Early Education Center Score: 29/100

    Seagull Schools

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

  9. #9 — Waiokeola Church Preschool Score: 28/100

    Waiokeola Church Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://waiokeolachurchpreschool.org/.

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

  10. #10 — Strode Montessori Preschool Score: 28/100

    Strode Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: https://www.strodemontessori.com/contact.html.

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

  11. #11 — Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Score: 27/100

    Chaminade University Montessori Lab School is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.chaminade.edu/grad.

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

  12. #12 — Kid's garden Kahala Score: 27/100

    Kid's garden Kahala is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: https://kidsgardenkahala.wordpress.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Honolulu Christian Preschool Score: 27/100

    Honolulu Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://hccpreschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — KCAA Na Lei Preschool Score: 27/100

    KCAA Na Lei Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.kcaapreschools.org.

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

  15. #15 — Queen Emma Preschool Score: 27/100

    Queen Emma Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.queenemmapreschool.net.

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

  16. #16 — Pali Preschool Score: 27/100

    Pali Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.palipreschool.com.

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

  17. #17 — Strode Montessori Score: 27/100

    Strode Montessori is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, private school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.strodemontessori.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Kiddie Academy of Honolulu Score: 27/100

    Kiddie Academy of Honolulu is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/honolulu/.

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

  19. #19 — Good Samaritan Pre-School Center Score: 26/100

    Good Samaritan Episcopal Church

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

  20. #20 — Love A Keiki Learning Center Score: 26/100

    Love A Keiki Learning Center is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://loveakeiki.us/.

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

  21. #21 — Kama' Aina Kids Score: 25/100

    Kama' Aina Kids is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.kamaainakids.com.

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

  22. #22 — Kamaaina Kids Score: 25/100

    Kamaaina Kids is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kamaainakids.com.

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

  23. #23 — Angels At Play Preschool Score: 25/100

    Angels At Play Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.angelsatplaypreschool.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Kailua Preschool Score: 25/100

    Kailua Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kailuapreschool.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Good Shepherd Preschool Score: 24/100

    Good Shepherd Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.goodshepherdpreschoolhonolulu.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Calvary Child Care Center Score: 24/100

    Calvary Child Care Center is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://calvarychildcarehawaii.com/.

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

  27. #27 — JumpStart Preschool Score: 24/100

    JumpStart Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://Jumpstartpreschools.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Kamehameha Preschool Score: 24/100

    Kamehameha Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kcaapreschools.org.

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

  29. #29 — Olivet Baptist Preschool Score: 22/100

    Olivet Baptist Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Saint Marianne Cope Preschool Score: 21/100

    Saint Marianne Cope Preschool is a childcare center in Honolulu, HI. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: https://stfrancis-oahu.org/about/contact-us.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Honolulu?
The Toddler Program is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Honolulu based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Honolulu?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.