MFSS INC. - EARLY HEAD START LAHAINA, A LICENSE DP
LAHAINA, HI·Infant and Toddler CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address816 S. NIHEU STREET, CLASSROOM P4, LAHAINA, HI, 96761
CountyMaui County
Phone(808) 242-0900
Operating details
HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Capacity8
License dateAugust 28, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/14/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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816 S. NIHEU STREET, CLASSROOM P4, LAHAINA, HI, 96761, LAHAINA, HI 96761
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
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/14/2024
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- Medium risk10/14/2024
HAR §17-895-3 — Employment history check
Director to submit completed employment check for new staff. Correction: Per director, new staff member will not work in the classroom till all completed forms are received and submitted to DHS worker.
Corrected at inspection - High risk10/14/2024
HAR §17-895-3 — Child abuse/neglect check
Director to submit completed DHS 948 for new staff for background checks. Correction: Worker received DHS 948.
Corrected at inspection - High risk10/14/2024
HAR §17-895-3 — Criminal history check
Director to submit completed DHS 948 and complete fingerprinting checks for new staff. Correction: Fingerprinting completed on 10/24/24.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/14/2024
HAR §17-895-20 — Current TB clearance & immunizations
Director to submit updated immunizations for 3 children. Correction: Children's records verified via email and are now complete.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/14/2024
HAR §17-895-28 — Physical exam clearance
Director to submit completed medical form for physical exam for new staff. Correction: Per director, new staff member will not work in the classroom till all completed forms are received and submitted to DHS worker.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk10/14/2024
HAR §17-895-28 — TB clearance
Director to submit copy of TB clearance for new staff. Correction: Worker received TB clearance for new staff.
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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- 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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,404/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: LAHAINA, Maui County County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Infant and Toddler Center
- Years in operation: 1
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