Hawaii Child Care Information for Providers FAQs

• Q: What Is The Name Of The Agency That Regulates Child Care In Hawaii?
  A: Child Care Connection Hawaii is the state agency that regulates child care providers and is part of the Department of Human Services.
• Q: Are There Different Types Of Day Care Providers In Hawaii? If So, What Are The Types?
  A: Hawaii classifies child care providers as either: Family Child Care, Group Child Care, Group Child Care Home, Before/After School Care, Infant Care.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of A Group Child Care Home?
  A: Group Child Care Home providers care for seven to twelve children in their home.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of Group Child Care?
  A: Group Child Care providers care for children ages two years and older.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of Family Child Care?
  A: Family Child Care providers care for three to six children in their home.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of Before/After School Care?
  A: Before/After School Care providers provide care for school-aged children up to 12 years old.
• Q: What Is The Definition Of Infant Care?
  A: Infant Care providers provide care for children who are aged 6 weeks to 36 months old.
• Q: What Are The Steps To Become Licensed?
  A: All applicants must submit a completed application, have a physical exam, submit employment history forms, and undergo a background check. Applicants who will provide … More
• Q: Will My Location Be Subject To Inspections?
  A: Yes. Prior to receiving your license an inspector will conduct a site visit to inspect your location and review the rules with you.
• Q: Where Can I Find Licensed Child Care Providers?
  A: The state agency People Attentive to Children (PATCH) keeps a list of all licensed child care providers. You can contact them at (808) 839-1988.

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