PRESCHOOL AT KAPALUA, THE
LAHAINA, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address5960 L HONOAPIILANI HWY, LAHAINA, HI, 96761
CountyMaui County
Phone(808) 669-5577
Operating details
HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity30
License dateDecember 1, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5960 L HONOAPIILANI HWY, LAHAINA, HI, 96761, LAHAINA, HI 96761
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/23/2025
- High1
- Medium-High7
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk10/23/2025
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
5 staff must complete at least 16 hours of ongoing training. Correction: Director submitted a letter stating that staff are enroute to attaining their annual health and safety training hours.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk10/23/2025
HAR §17-892.2-12 — Evidence of liability coverage
The director must submit current liability insurance. Correction: The director submitted current liability insurance.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/23/2025
HAR §17-892.2-35 — Annual health and safety training in at least 2 of the department approved topic areas shall be completed with written evidence provided to the department
5 staff must complete the annual health and safety training in at least 2 of the department approved topic areas. Correction: Director submitted a letter stating that staff are enroute to attaining their annual health and safety training hours.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk10/23/2025
HAR §17-892.2-35 — Substitutes shall complete at least 10 hours of ongoing training in at least 2 of the department approved topic areas
1 substitute must complete at least 10 hours of ongoing training. Correction: Director submitted a letter stating that staff are enroute to attaining their annual health and safety training hours.
Corrected at inspection - High risk10/23/2025
HAR §17-892.2-36 — Staff-child ratio and maximum group size shall be implementedmet and maintained during all hours of operation
An aide must meet new staff member conditions. Correction: Aide no longer employed by the preschool.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk10/23/2025
HAR §17-892.2-36 — Minimum staff employment sequence must be met
An aide must meet new staff member conditions. Correction: Aide no longer employed by the preschool.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/23/2025
HAR §17-892.2-41 — Health record on each child
The director must submit an updated immunization for one child. Correction: The director submitted an updated immunization for one child.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk10/23/2025
HAR §17-892.2-48 — Annual nutrition review dated: <date>
Director must submit current nutrition review. Correction: Director submitted current nutrition review.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/23/2025
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>
The director must provide written evidence of fire warning device or system has been inspected annually and approved by a by fire inspector. Correction: Director submitted fire inspection report.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium-High risk10/1/2024
HAR §17-892.1-19 — Provision for health consultation from community, or
The director must provide the health consultation agreement between the center and the Department of Health's Public Health Nurse. Correction: Provided the health consultation agreement between the center and the Department of Health's Public Health Nurse.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/1/2024
HAR §17-892.1-20 — Health record on each child
Must submit updated immunization for 3 children. Correction: Updated immunization for 3 children submitted.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/1/2024
HAR §17-892.1-31 — Written evidence of fire warning device inspected initially and annually by fire inspector. report dated:
Must provide written evidence of fire warning device inspected annually by the fire inspector. Correction: Written evidence of fire warning device inspected annually by the fire inspector provided.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/1/2024
HAR §17-892.1-32 — Activities and premises minimizes risk of accidental injury
Must put a barrier or child lock on the storage room containing cleaning supplies. Correction: Cleaning supplies moved to the bathroom top shelf covered cabinet (out of children's reach).
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,254/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: LAHAINA, Maui County County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 2
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