PUNANA LEO O LAHAINA
LAHAINA, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address816 NIHEU STREET, ROOM F-109, LAHAINA, 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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- 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
- 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: 6/10/2025
- High3
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- 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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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
What parents actually pay
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