LITTLE HOKU MONTESSORI ACADEMY, LLC

KIHEI, HIPreschool CenterLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data
Capacity24
HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Est. price$1,329/mo

Contact information

Address220 MOI PLACE, KIHEI, HI, 96753

CityKIHEI, HI 96753

CountyMaui County

Phone(808) 866-6072

Operating details

HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Capacity24

License dateAugust 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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220 MOI PLACE, KIHEI, HI, 96753, KIHEI, HI 96753

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/19/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk5/19/2026

    HAR §17-892.2-27 — Protective measures under outdoor play equipment

    The worker inspected play structures in the playground with padded mats beneath it. However, two small slide structure were placed on dirt which director moved to the grassy area during the time of the visit. Correction: Director moved the slides to the grassy area of the playground during the licensing visit.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    HAR §17-892.2-35 — Substitutes shall complete at least 10 hours of ongoing training in at least 2 of the department approved topic areas

    Director to have one substitute submit Health and Safety training hours to PATCH. Correction: Per director, staff member changed from a substitute to a volunteer working under 10 hours a week.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High risk5/19/2026

    HAR §17-892.2-61 — Written evidence of fire warning device or system has been inspected initially and annually and approved by a by fire inspector. Report dated: <date>

    Director to contact MFD for an annual fire inspection and submit a completed report. Correction: A current fire inspection completed and report on file.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium risk5/19/2026

    HAR §17-892.2-63 — Accessible electrical outlets shall be covered with child-resistant outlet covers

    Director to cover one electrical outlet. Correction: Director covered the outlet during the licensing visit.

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium risk6/13/2025

    HAR §17-892.1-15 — Protective measures under outdoor play equipment

    Director to add soft media under the swing hanging from a tree trunk and to remove the other swing from the other tree as it is too close to the tree trunk and tree root. Worker inspected all other play equipment with grass beneath them. Correction: Worker received pictures via email of the swings. Additional soft media was added to under the swing. The other swing have been removed.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High risk6/13/2025

    HAR §17-892.1-19 — Written evidence of agreement with private physician, or

    Director to submit written agreement with a private physician for health consultation. Correction: Worker received letter from DOH public health nurse as the facility's health consultant.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High risk6/13/2025

    HAR §17-892.1-21 — Written permission from parent/guardian for child to receive emergency care

    Director to submit written permission for emergency care. Correction: Worker reviewed consent form via email.

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High risk6/13/2025

    HAR §17-892.1-22 — First aid kit available at all times

    Director to supply school with a complete first aid kit. Correction: Director purchased a new first aid kit. A larger kit has been ordered as well per director. On 06/24/2025, director supplied her school with a larger first aid kit.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High risk6/13/2025

    HAR §17-892.1-31 — Written plan approved by fire inspector, health consultant or Red Cross

    Director to submit fire and other emergency situation drill log. Correction: Worker verified fire and emergency drill log.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium-Low risk6/13/2025

    HAR §17-892.1-11 — Daily attendance records

    Director to submit copy of daily attendance on App. Correction: Worker verified daily attendance records via email.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

15Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(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: KIHEI, Maui County County
  • Capacity: 24
  • Type: Preschool Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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