KAINALU ELEMENTARY HEAD START
KAILUA, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address165 KAIHOLU ST, F13, KAILUA, HI, 96734
CityKAILUA, HI 96734
CountyHonolulu County
Phone(808) 847-2400
Operating details
HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Wed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Capacity20
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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165 KAIHOLU ST, F13, KAILUA, HI, 96734, KAILUA, HI 96734
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/6/2025
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk8/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Child abuse/neglect check
The following staff members need to be fingerprinted immediately: XXXXX. Correction: Both have been fingerprinted and their clearances cleared. Worker received notice that XXXXX no longer works at this site as of 1/15/26
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk8/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Employment history check
Please submit employment history check for the following employees: XXXXX. Employment History Instructions: Required individuals shall complete the form DHS 959A "Self Certification of Employment" and list the places of employment within the past three (3) years including periods of unemployment, self-employment, and periods of school attendance. For every place of employment listed, complete and sign Part I of the DHS 959 "Employment History Clearance Form" (EHC) and have the former and/or current employer complete and sign part II. Please complete the following information on the form DHS 959A: Date EHC mailed and Date EHC returned. Keep copies of all forms mailed out to former employers. If EHC forms are not returned after the first try, mail out the copy again and log the 2nd date mailed. If forms are not returned after the second try, we will accept the self-certification. Please visit the following for the required forms: View official inspection document Correction: Worker received notice that XXXXX no longer works at this site as of 1/15/26
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Employment history check
Please submit employment history check for the following employees: XXXXX. Employment History Instructions: Required individuals shall complete the form DHS 959A "Self Certification of Employment" and list the places of employment within the past three (3) years including periods of unemployment, self-employment, and periods of school attendance. For every place of employment listed, complete and sign Part I of the DHS 959 "Employment History Clearance Form" (EHC) and have the former and/or current employer complete and sign part II. Please complete the following information on the form DHS 959A: Date EHC mailed and Date EHC returned. Keep copies of all forms mailed out to former employers. If EHC forms are not returned after the first try, mail out the copy again and log the 2nd date mailed. If forms are not returned after the second try, we will accept the self-certification. Please visit the following for the required forms: View official inspection document Correction: Worker received email from HCAP Education Program Manager XXXXX that this staff member is a DOE employee, so this is not a requirement.
Corrected at inspection - High risk8/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-17 — All caregivers meet qualifications
Please have XXXXX complete the initial health and safety assessment immediately and submit assessments to People Attentive to Children (PATCH). As a reminder, all new hires must complete initial health and safety training, including an assessment by forty-five (45) days after hire, which was in August 2025. Any employee who does not complete their required training may be excluded from providing child care which may affect the center's staff-child ratio and license.
Not corrected - High risk8/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-6 — Ages of children accepted
During the visit, Worker observed the Statement of Operations policies, however they were not posted for parents to see. Please submit photographic evidence that they have been posted prominently in the classroom where parent's of the enrolled children can view it. Correction: On 1/13/26, worker received photographic evidence of Statement of Operation Policies being posted in classroom.
Corrected at inspection - High risk8/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Child abuse/neglect check
The following staff members need to be fingerprinted immediately: XXXXX. Correction: Worker verified that XXXXX no longer works at this site, as of 1/15/26.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk8/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Employment history check
Please submit employment history check for the following employees: XXXXX. Employment History Instructions: Required individuals shall complete the form DHS 959A "Self Certification of Employment" and list the places of employment within the past three (3) years including periods of unemployment, self-employment, and periods of school attendance. For every place of employment listed, complete and sign Part I of the DHS 959 "Employment History Clearance Form" (EHC) and have the former and/or current employer complete and sign part II. Please complete the following information on the form DHS 959A: Date EHC mailed and Date EHC returned. Keep copies of all forms mailed out to former employers. If EHC forms are not returned after the first try, mail out the copy again and log the 2nd date mailed. If forms are not returned after the second try, we will accept the self-certification. Please visit the following for the required forms: View official inspection document Correction: Worker received notice that XXXXX is a DOE employee, and not subject to employment history requirements.
Not corrected
2024
- High risk12/6/2024
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Annual Background Check Clearance for Staff Member
Please have staff member XXXXX submit a completed DHS 948 Annual Background Clearance Check form. Her clearance is scheduled to expire within the next 2 weeks. Correction: 2-5-25: Child Care Licensing (CCL) Worker R. Miller confirmed that XXXXX now holds a current, not expired annual background check clearance which is scheduled to expire on 1-21-26.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk12/6/2024
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Initial Health & Safety Training Required
§17-892.2-35 (e) Staff Training, experience, and personal qualifications. Please have new staff member XXXXX complete the Health & Safety Training initial assessment test and submit the completed form to PATCH. Correction: Email exchange between the worker and HCAP Program Manager XXXXX on 12-16-24 and 12-17-24: --XXXXX stated: " Initial Health & Safety Training - Tracy Kobashigawa : This was submitted to PATCH back in October". --Worker replied that a mistake has been made: "the Health & Safety Training deficiency was supposed to be for XXXXX, not XXXXX". --XXXXX replied that XXXXX never worked at this site, and she didn't know who that is. As such, XXXXX was removed from this site's staff listing, and this deficiency has been satisfied.
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
$1,329/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: KAILUA, Honolulu County County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 0
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