PUNANA LEO O WAIANAE
WAIANAE, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address87-790 KULAUKU ST, PODS A-1 & A-2, WAIANAE, HI, 96792
CountyHonolulu County
Phone(808) 960-2479
Operating details
HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Capacity40
License dateApril 13, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/22/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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87-790 KULAUKU ST, PODS A-1 & A-2, WAIANAE, HI, 96792, WAIANAE, HI 96792
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- 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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/22/2025
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2025
- High risk8/22/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Child abuse/neglect check
One staff memberXXXXX does not have a DHS 948 current Verified that provider was terminated 10/21/24 with DHS 974a received on 09/22/25 Correction: Verified that provider was terminated 10/21/24 with DHS 974a received on 09/22/25
Corrected at inspection - High risk8/22/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Initial/annual Criminal history check
One staff member XXXXX does not have a DHS 948 current Correction: Verified that provider was terminated 10/21/24 with DHS 974a received on 09/22/25
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,003/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: WAIANAE, Honolulu County County
- Capacity: 40
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 0
What parents actually pay
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