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Home Daycare: Kaneohe vs Kapolei

How do home daycare rules compare between Kaneohe, HI and Kapolei, HI?

Kaneohe and Kapolei have similar restriction levels.

Kaneohe, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Kaneohe family child care homes serve three to six unrelated children under HRS Sec. 346-151 and operate under ROH Sec. 21-5.350 with allowances for substitute caregivers.

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Kapolei, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Kapolei family child care homes serving three to six unrelated children are defined and licensed under HRS Sec. 346-151 by the Department of Human Services and supported locally by ROH Sec. 21-5.350.

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Kaneohe FAQ

Do I need a city business license?

Honolulu does not require a general business license, but DHS state licensing is mandatory for a family child care home.

Can I run a daycare in a Kaneohe townhome?

Zoning may allow it, but HOA or condo CC&Rs sometimes restrict commercial use, so check your governing documents first.

Kapolei FAQ

How many children can I legally care for at my Kapolei home?

Up to six unrelated children, if you are licensed by the Department of Human Services as a family child care home under HRS Sec. 346-151.

Can I hire a caregiver who is not a family member?

Licensed family child care homes may use substitute caregivers under the exception in ROH Sec. 21-5.350 to the household-member rule.

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