KAMEHAMEHA PRESCHOOL KALIHI-PALAMA
HONOLULU, HI·Preschool CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1850 MAKUAKANE ST, HONOLULU, HI, 96817
CountyHonolulu County
Phone(808) 842-8461
Operating details
HoursMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Capacity144
License dateJuly 25, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1850 MAKUAKANE ST, HONOLULU, HI, 96817, HONOLULU, HI 96817
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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 large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2025
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2025
- Medium-High risk3/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Employment history check
Please submit satisfactory employment history for the following new staff: XXXXX Employment History Instructions: Required individuals shall complete the form DHS 959A Self Certification of Employment and list the places of employment within the past three (3) years of employment at the preschool including periods of unemployment, self-employment, and periods of school attendance. For every place of employment listed, complete and sign Part I of the DHS 959 Employment History Clearance Form (EHC) and have the former and/or current employer complete and sign part II. Please complete the following information on the form DHS 959A: Date EHC mailed and Date EHC returned. Keep copies of all forms mailed out to former employers. If EHC forms are not returned after the first try, mail out the copy again and log the 2nd date mailed. If forms are not returned after the second try, we will accept the self-certification. Correction: 5-14-25: Worker received satisfactory employment History for XXXXX. Copy on file.
Corrected at inspection - High risk3/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-3 — Child abuse/neglect check
The following staff have submitted completed DHS 948 Annual Background Check Clearance forms, and their clearances are currently being processed: XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Please submit completed DHS 948 Annual Background Check Clearance forms for the following staff who have clearances that will expire within the next 60 days: XXXXX XXXXX Correction: 7-11-25: Child Care Licensing (CCL) Worker R. Miller confirmed that all staff now hold current (not expired) annual background check clearances at this time.
Corrected at inspection - High risk3/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-17 — All caregivers meet qualifications
Please update the Health & Safety training with People Attentive to Children (PATCH) for XXXXX who has training that expired as of 3-7-25. XXXXX needs to complete 16 hours of training immediately. This rule section will be satisfied once the Health & Safety information is processed and posted by PATCH, showing that XXXXX meets the training requirement. We are reminding you that all caregiving staff need at least 16 hours of department approved training on an ANNUAL basis in at least two topic areas and substitutes need at least 10 hours of training. If they do not complete this requirement by June 30, 2025, we will have to exclude these staff members and they will not be able to count towards the staff-child ratio until they do, which may affect your license to operate a Group Child Caring Center (GCC). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *** Important Reminder: Our system shows that all other staff has not done any health and safety training for their current training period which expires in 2025. Please have your staff complete the required annual 16 hours of health and safety training timely. If they do not complete this requirement, we will exclude these staff members. When excluded, they will not be able to count towards the staff-child ratio until they do meet the requirement, which may affect your license to operate a GCC. Correction: 7-25-25: Child Care Licensing (CCL) Worker R. Miller verified that Stephanie Ruiz is now up to date (not expired) in regard to her Health & Safety Training.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High risk3/6/2025
HAR §17-892.1-37 — Sanitation inspection
Please submit a copy of the most current Department of Health (DOH) placard showing "PASS". Please submit a copy of the most current Food Establishment Inspection Report. Correction: Child Care Licensing (CCL) Worker R. Miller received the following: 1. Copy of a Food Establishment Permit Inspection Report dated 3-25-25: Permit #002969. No Violations observed. 2. Copy of Department of Health Placard "PASS" dated 3-25-25. Copies of both items have been placed on file.
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,190/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: HONOLULU, Honolulu County County
- Capacity: 144
- Type: Preschool Center
- Years in operation: 1
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