Haleiwa, HI Home Business: Home Daycare (2026)
Licensing and zoning rules for running a daycare out of your home, including the number of children allowed, outdoor play area requirements, and safety standards.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying Haleiwa's specific local ordinance for home daycare. In the meantime,Hawaii state law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related Haleiwa ordinances we've already verified.
Hawaii State Law Context
Hawaii state law provides the baseline framework for home daycare across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like Haleiwa may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For Haleiwa residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all Hawaii home business to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official Haleiwa Home Daycare rules
- Search for "Haleiwa HI municipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering home business, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most home daycare rules live.
- Contact Haleiwa City Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.