ALA WAI ELEMENTARY HEAD START
HONOLULU, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address503 KAMOKU ST E-33, HONOLULU, HI, 96826
CountyHonolulu County
Phone(808) 847-2400
Operating details
HoursWed 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity20
License dateAugust 22, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/27/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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503 KAMOKU ST E-33, HONOLULU, HI, 96826, HONOLULU, HI 96826
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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: 5/27/2025
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- Medium-High0
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- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk5/27/2025
HAR §17-892.1-18 — Staff-child ratio
During the visit, one staff member XXXXX had an expired Teacher qualification thus not meeting the minimum staff-employment sequence. Please submit staff member's current CDA certificate to PATCH. Once it is recorded in the system that the staff member is qualified, this deficiency will be satisfied. Correction: The Worker verified with PATCH that XXXXX is registered with the Hawaii DHS Early Childhood Registry.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk5/27/2025
HAR §17-892.1-17 — All caregivers meet qualifications
Staff member XXXXX Early Childhood Registry has expired. Please submit the current Child Development Associate Credential certificate to PATCH. Correction: The Worker verified with PATCH that XXXXX is registered with the Hawaii DHS Early Childhood Registry.
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
$1,329/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: HONOLULU, Honolulu County County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 0
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