KAWAIAHAO CHURCH SCHOOL
HONOLULU, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address872 MISSION LN, HONOLULU, HI, 96813
CountyHonolulu County
Phone(808) 585-0622
Operating details
HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM
Capacity127
License dateFebruary 23, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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872 MISSION LN, HONOLULU, HI, 96813, HONOLULU, HI 96813
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/5/2025
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2025
- High risk12/5/2025
HAR §17-892.2-3 — Background checks according with chapter 17-801 (criminal history, sex offender registry, child abuse/neglect, adult abuse perpetrator, employment history check, and other information)
Please have the following staff submit completed DHS 948 Authorization for Background Check and to Release Information forms because their annual clearances are scheduled to expire within the next 30 days: XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Correction: 2-23-26: Worker verified on the HANA System that all staff now hold current (not expired) annual background check clearances at this time.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low risk12/5/2025
HAR §17-892.2-11 — Grievances, which includes department's information for parents to file complaints
Please add a section in your Family Handbook that that addresses your preschool's grievance policy which shall include the department's information to file a complaint: Child Care Licensing Unit 1 677 Queen Street Suite 400A Honolulu, HI 96813 808-587-5266 Correction: 01/06/2026: Worker received a copy of an amended Family Handbook which has a satisfactory section added addressing grievances on page 39. A copy of the amended Kawaiahao Church School Family Handbook 2025 has been placed on file.
Corrected at inspection - High risk12/5/2025
HAR §17-892.2-35 — Caregivers shall complete at least 16 hours of ongoing training in at least 2 of the department approved topic areas
Please update People Attentive to Children (PATCH) regarding staff member XXXXX Health & Safety Training Requirement which is scheduled to expire soon. We are reminding you that all caregiving staff need at least 16 hours of department approved training on an ANNUAL basis in at least two topic areas. Substitutes need at least 10 hours of training. If they do not complete this requirement timely, they may be excluded from providing child care and may not be able to count towards the staff-child ratio until they complete their training. Not meeting the staff-child ratio will affect your license to operate a Group Child Caring Center (GCC). Correction: Worker verified on the DHS HANA System that all current staff are now up to date in regard to their Health & Safety Training requirement.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk12/5/2025
HAR §17-892.2-41 — Health record on each child
Please submit a letter from a staff member who is responsible for the children's records that are in care or your Health Consultant stating that hey have inspected all enrolled children's health records, and they meet preschool entrance requirements. Correction: The Worker received a copy of a letter signed and dated 12-10-25 by Kawaiahao Church School Admissions Registrar Verna Mokulehua stating that she has inspected all the enrolled student's health records and they meet the school's entrance requirements. A copy has been placed on file.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk12/5/2025
HAR §17-892.2-56 — Written health policies for staff for personal health care and control for the spread of communicable diseases
Please submit a written policy addressing health policies for staff regarding personal health care and control for the spread of communicable diseases. Also, please submit a current copy of your Staff Handbook. Correction: Worker received a copy of "Kawaiahao Church School Health & Safety Plan for Communicable Diseases" which establishes policies and procedures to prevent, identify, manage, and respond to communicable diseases within the school setting. A copy has been placed on file.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk12/5/2025
HAR §17-892.2-61 — Written evidence of fire warning device or system has been inspected initially and annually and approved by a by fire inspector. Report dated: <date>
Please submit a satisfactory Fire Inspection Report for your school. NOTE: Worker received a copy of a Fire Inspection Report by Fire Inspector XXXXX dated 12-30-25 with deficiencies listed. Please submit a copy of a report that shows that the deficiencies have been corrected. Correction: 2-5-26: Worker received a copy of the Fire Inspection Report, inspection date 12-30-25 showing the deficiencies corrected on 2-4-26. Copy on file.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk12/5/2025
HAR §17-892.2-48 — Annual nutrition review dated: <date>
Please submit a copy of a menu review by a registered dietician or a qualified nutrition consultant, of the morning snack that is provided by the Program. Correction: The Worker received a copy of a satisfactory Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program (HCCNP) Menu Review dated 12-22-25. A copy has been placed on file.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$952/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Hawaii run about $1,766/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Hawaii by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: HONOLULU, Honolulu County County
- Capacity: 127
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 1
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