HCAP HEAD START KAALA ELEMENTARY PRE-PLUS
WAHIAWA, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address130 CALIFORNIA AVE, WAHIAWA, HI, 96786
CountyHonolulu County
Phone(808) 847-2400
Websitehcapweb.org
Operating details
HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity20
License dateDecember 1, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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130 CALIFORNIA AVE, WAHIAWA, HI, 96786, WAHIAWA, HI 96786
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/7/2025
- High2
- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk1/7/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Employment history check
a parent substitute: no employment history information Correction: parent substitute employment history information (DHS 959A & DHS 959): compliant.
Corrected at inspection - High risk1/7/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Child abuse/neglect check
a staff member's child abuse/neglect check clearance expired. Correction: Notification of Changes (DHS 974A): staff member terminated 3/24/2025.
Corrected at inspection - High risk1/7/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Initial/annual Criminal history check
a parent substitute: background records check in-progress. a staff member's annual criminal history check clearance expired. Correction: parent substitute: cleared 1/27/2025 - transferred to Wahiawa Head Start at United Methodist Church I 3/21/2025 Notification of Changes (DHS 974A): staff member terminated 3/24/2025.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk1/7/2025
HAR §17-892.1-29 — Physical exam clearance
a parent substitute has not submitted the written results of her physical examination. Correction: Medical Report (DHS 984) was submitted for parent substitute. - written results of her physical examination, dated 11/26/2024.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk1/7/2025
HAR §17-892.1-29 — TB clearance
a parent substitute has not submitted the written results of either her TB test or TB risk assessment Correction: Medical Report (DHS 984) was submitted for parent substitute. - written results of her TB clearance, dated 11/30/2024: negative.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk1/7/2025
HAR §17-892.1-31 — Written evidence of fire warning device inspected initially and annually by fire inspector. report dated:
Fire Inspection Report, dated 11/18/2024 FFI R. Alvarado E16/1/15: "update all extinguishers." Correction: HFD Fire Inspection Report #24-309626: re-inspection completed 3/13/2025: SATISFACTORY.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk1/7/2025
HAR §17-892.1-36 — Sanitation inspection
Food Establishment Permit #006878 Risk Category 3, expires 9/17/2024 - green placard issued Correction: Food Establishment Inspection Report #006878 Risk Category 3, dated 1/7/2025 - green placard issued
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk1/7/2025
HAR §17-892.1-37 — Sanitation inspection
Food Establishment Permit #006878 Risk Category 3, expires 9/17/2024 - green placard issued Correction: Food Establishment Inspection Report #006878 Risk Category 3, dated 1/7/2025 - green placard issued
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,402/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: WAHIAWA, Honolulu County County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 1
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