PUNANA LEO O LAHAINA

LAHAINA, HIPreschool CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity18
HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Est. price$1,063/mo

Contact information

Address816 NIHEU STREET, ROOM F-109, LAHAINA, HI, 96761

CityLAHAINA, HI 96761

CountyMaui County

Phone(808) 419-8316

Operating details

HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Capacity18

License dateDecember 1, 2024

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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816 NIHEU STREET, ROOM F-109, LAHAINA, HI, 96761, LAHAINA, HI 96761

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  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: 6/10/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk6/10/2025

    HAR §17-892.1-6 — Insurance coverage policy

    Director must submit current liability insurance. Correction: Submitted current liability insurance.

    Corrected at inspection

2024

  1. Medium risk10/14/2024

    HAR §17-892.1-3 — Employment history check

    Director to submit completed employment check for new staff. Correction: Per director, new hire will not work with children until employment clearance is completed.

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High risk10/14/2024

    HAR §17-892.1-3 — Child abuse/neglect check

    Director to submit DHS 948 consent for background checks for new staff. Correction: Per director, new hire will not work with children until background checks is completed. New hire scheduled a FP appointment for 12/04/2024.

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High risk10/14/2024

    HAR §17-892.1-3 — Initial/annual Criminal history check

    New staff to call our office for a fingerprinting background check. Correction: New staff call our office for an appointment (on 12/4/24).

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High risk10/14/2024

    HAR §17-892.1-9 — Admission policies that require sufficient information and instruction to be received from parents/guardians that enable caregiver to care the child

    Director to forward copies of children's registration forms for worker to review. Correction: Registration forms reviewed and is complete.

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High risk10/14/2024

    HAR §17-892.1-20 — Health record on each child

    Director to submit copies of children's health records for review. Correction: Per director, children will not return to classroom until all health records are complete.

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium-High risk10/14/2024

    HAR §17-892.1-29 — Physical exam clearance

    Director to submit completed medical form (physical exam) for new staff. Correction: Per director, new hire will not work in classroom until a completed medical form is received.

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium-High risk10/14/2024

    HAR §17-892.1-29 — TB clearance

    Director to submit TB clearance for new staff. Correction: Per director, new hire will not work with children until TB clearance is submitted to DHS.

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,063/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: 18
  • Type: Preschool Center
  • Years in operation: 2

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