KALIHI KAI HEAD START
HONOLULU, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address626 MCNEILL ST, ROOM F2, HONOLULU, HI, 96817
CountyHonolulu County
Phone(808) 847-2400
Operating details
Capacity20
License dateMay 11, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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626 MCNEILL ST, ROOM F2, HONOLULU, HI, 96817, HONOLULU, HI 96817
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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: 2/12/2026
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/12/2026
HAR §17-892.2-35 — Health and Safety Training
Please have the following staff member update their expired on-going Health & Safety Training with PATCH. Submit all training certificates (16 hours) to PATCH as soon immediately: XXXXX XXXXX If the health and safety training requirements are not brought current, the aforementioned staff members may be excluded from providing care which may affect your staff-child ratio and staff sequence. Processing time for health and safety training certifications is currently at eight (8) weeks. Please plan accordingly. Correction: Worker confirmed on the HANA system that all current staff is up to date in regard the their Health & Safety Requirements at this time.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High risk7/25/2025
HAR §17-892.1-6 — Amended Policies
§17-892.2-11 Statement of operation policies. (a) (18) Grievances which shall include the department's information for parents to file a complaint. (22) Suspension and expulsion of children. Please send pictures of the amended written policies on Grievances and Expulsion/Suspension when they are posted on the Bulletin Board at Kalihi Kai Head Start. Notes: 1. Child Care Licensing (CCL) Worker R. Miller received copies of the written policies listed above, however, they are separate from the Family Handbook. As such, the polices must be disseminated to the parents/guardians. 2. On 6-16-25, Area Manager XXXXX stated during a telephone conversation with the Worker that the policies were sent to the classroom staff and will be posted on the bulletin board at the site when Summer Break is over and the staff returns to the classroom. 3. Please make sure to send pictures that show both close-ups of the policies and wide angle shots of the bulletin board. Correction: 7-29-25: Child care Licensing (CCL) Worker R. Miller received an email from with a picture attached showing a copy of the Grievance Policy posted on the parent bulletin board. 8-27-25: Worker verified that there is a Suspension/Expulsion Policy posted on page 9 of the HCAP Family Handbook (Revised). A copy has been placed on file.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk5/2/2025
HAR §17-892.1-22 — One caregiver with current certificates during operating hours
Please submit copies of current (not expired) first aid and child CPR certifications for your teaching staff. Correction: Worker received email from Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP) Area Manager XXXXX The email had 1st Aid/CPR cards for 2 staff attached. American Red Cross (ARC) Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for: XXXXX expires 5-7-25 XXXXX expires 2-5-27 Copies on file.
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
$1,208/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: HONOLULU, Honolulu County County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 0
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