KAPALAMA ELEMENTARY HEAD START
HONOLULU, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1601 N SCHOOL ST, BLDG F4, HONOLULU, HI, 96817
CountyHonolulu County
Phone(808) 847-2400
Operating details
HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Wed 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Capacity20
License dateJuly 1, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High6
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1601 N SCHOOL ST, BLDG F4, HONOLULU, HI, 96817, HONOLULU, HI 96817
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/23/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk4/23/2026
HAR §17-892.2-15 — Name, address, and phone numbers of person to assume responsibility when parents/guardians are not available
Please include the following in the Authorization for Release - Emergency Contact Form: An area where the address of the emergency contacts can be inputted. Correction: The Worker received the program's updated Authorization for Release - Emergency Contact Form, which now includes an area where the address of the emergency contacts can be inputted. Refer to the copy on file.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk4/23/2026
HAR §17-892.2-15 — Name, address, phone numbers of persons authorized to take child from facility
Please include the following in the Authorization for Release - Emergency Contact Form: An area where the address of the authorization for release individuals can be inputted. Correction: The Worker received the program's updated Authorization for Release - Emergency Contact Form, which now includes an area where the address of the authorization for release individuals can be inputted. Refer to the copy on file.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High risk4/24/2025
HAR §17-892.1-33 — Outdoor area shall be fenced or have natural barriers
§17-892.2-63(3) Environmental hazards. The outdoor space shall be fenced or shall have natural barriers to deter children from getting into unsafe areas *Workers observed the play area directly outside of the Head Start classroom is not fully enclosed by a fence or natural barriers. Until this area is enclosed, there shall be no outdoor play. * Please provide us with a plan as to how you will be addressing this deficiency. Correction: Worker verified that the play area outside of Head Start classroom is enclosed by plastic netting fence, which appears sturdy and adequate.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk4/24/2025
HAR §17-892.1-11 — List of staff members and position
§17-892.2-17(a)(5) Information and records on facility. The facility shall maintain, and make available to the department current records and information including: (5) A list of staff members including each staff member's training, position or title, experience, and health records. Please provide current DHS 954 staff and volunteer listing (attached), including any long term substitutes being used. Correction: Worker received current and complete DHS 954 staff listing via email on 6/6/25.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk4/24/2025
HAR §17-892.1-31 — Written evidence of fire warning device inspected initially and annually by fire inspector. report dated:
§17-892.2-61(g) Disaster plan for emergencies. Each child care facility shall install an underwriters laboratory listed fire warning device or system in each facility. Written evidence that the device or system has been inspected and approved by a fire inspector... shall be current and on file at the facility. Worker received an unsatisfactory fire inspection report for Kapalama Elementary School. Please provide a current satisfactory fire inspection report. Correction: On 6/16/2025, Worker received corrected satisfactory fire inspection report, with corrections dated 12/20/2024 and initialed XXXXX by firefighter (FF) 3, satisfying this requirement.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk4/24/2025
HAR §17-892.1-37 — Sanitation inspection
§17-892.2-67(2) Food protection. Food protection policies shall comply with accepted practices of local sanitary codes in chapter 11-50. Workers observed that the food establishment permit for the Head Start classroom is expired. We understand you have called the Department of Health (DOH) to arrange an inspection. Once this is conducted, please send in current unexpired food inspection report and green pass placard. Please also provide Kapalama Elementary School cafeteria's food establishment permit if you are obtaining the meals from the school. Correction: Worker received current satisfactory food inspection report and green pass placard for both Kapalama Head Start and Kapalama Elementary cafeteria via email.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,329/month
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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: 20
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 0
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