East Honolulu Smart Start Academy #33
2308 Jefferson St, Paia, HI 96779
License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.
About East Honolulu Smart Start Academy #33
East Honolulu Smart Start Academy #33 is a before/after school located in Paia, Hawaii (96779). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Hawaii DHS — Child Care Connection Hawaii. Licensed capacity is 48 children.
Cost & subsidies in Hawaii
Statewide averages: $1,380/month infant, $1,020/month preschool. Most Hawaii families qualify for assistance through Hawaii CCCS (Child Care Connection Subsidy) (intake: (808) 692-7100).
Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.
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A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to East Honolulu Smart Start Academy #33 and any other licensed provider:
- Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
- Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
- Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
- Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
- Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
- Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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