State of Hawaii Child Care Program

The state of Hawaiʻi offers specialized programs to ensure children can access quality preschool and early childhood education through diverse, DHS-approved providers. Preschool Open Doors (POD) specifically promotes school readiness by providing statewide subsidies for children in the two years prior to kindergarten, focusing on the child's needs without requiring parents to be employed or in school. For families needing broader support, the Child Care Subsidy Program bridges the financial gap for low-income parents, helping them maintain employment or training by funding care through a wide variety of licensed professionals.