Best Daycares in Honolulu, HI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 43 daycares and childcare centers in Honolulu based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Honolulu

  1. #1 — The Toddler Program Score: 100%

    The Toddler Program

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

  2. #2 — Rainbow Schools Score: 100%

    Rainbow Schools

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

  3. #3 — Happy Keiki Preschool Score: 100%

    Happy Keiki Preschool

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

  4. #4 — Children With Aloha Academy Score: 100%

    Best Preschool, Childcare

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

  5. #5 — KCAA Muriel Preschool Score: 97%

    Muriel Preschool (Kaka'ako)

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Waiokeola Church Preschool Score: 94%

    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 →

  7. #7 — KCAA Mother Rice Preschool Score: 94%

    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 →

  8. #8 — KCAA Muriel Preschool Score: 94%

    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 →

  9. #9 — Strode Montessori Preschool Score: 94%

    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 →

  10. #10 — Good Samaritan Pre-School Center Score: 91%

    Good Samaritan Episcopal Church

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

  11. #11 — Seagull Schools Early Education Center Score: 91%

    Seagull Schools

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

  12. #12 — Kama' Aina Kids Score: 87%

    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 →

  13. #13 — Kamaaina Kids Score: 87%

    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 →

  14. #14 — Angels At Play Preschool Score: 87%

    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 →

  15. #15 — Honolulu Christian Preschool Score: 87%

    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 →

  16. #16 — Kiddie Academy of Honolulu Score: 87%

    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 →

  17. #17 — Chaminade University Montessori Lab School Score: 86%

    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 →

  18. #18 — Love A Keiki Learning Center Score: 86%

    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 →

  19. #19 — KCAA Na Lei Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  20. #20 — Good Shepherd Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  21. #21 — Queen Emma Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  22. #22 — Pali Preschool Score: 86%

    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 →

  23. #23 — Calvary Child Care Center Score: 84%

    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 →

  24. #24 — JumpStart Preschool Score: 84%

    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 →

  25. #25 — Kamehameha Preschool Score: 84%

    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 →

  26. #26 — Kid's garden Kahala Score: 83%

    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 →

  27. #27 — Strode Montessori Score: 83%

    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 →

  28. #28 — Kailua Preschool Score: 80%

    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 →

  29. #29 — Saint Marianne Cope Preschool Score: 77%

    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 →

  30. #30 — Olivet Baptist Preschool Score: 74%

    Olivet Baptist Preschool

    Programs: 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?
The Toddler Program 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.