LITTLE HOKU MONTESSORI ACADEMY, LLC
KIHEI, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
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
Join the waitlist
Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.
Location
Using Address for Location
Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
220 MOI PLACE, KIHEI, HI, 96753, KIHEI, HI 96753
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- 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: 5/19/2026
- High0
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
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
What parents actually pay
No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.
Parent Reviews
More daycares in KIHEI, HI
- FOUR SEASONS RESORT KIDS FOR ALL SEASONS · 4.4★
- AKAMAI KIDS CLUB, INC · 4.4★
- KIHEI HEAD START · 4.3★
- KIHEI BAPTIST PRESCHOOL · 4.3★
- LITTLE MONK SEAL MONTESSORI · 4.2★
- GRAND WAILEA KEIKI CLUB · 4.2★
- CHILDREN'S GARDEN · 3.7★
- KAMAAINA KIDS PIILANI - INFANT TODDLER PROGRAM · 3.5★