Hawaii Childcare Licensing
Hawaii Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Hawaii childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. Contact your Hawaii licensing office to confirm this requirement — TotReady could not verify a specific value against a published Hawaii administrative code.
Licensing Agency
Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS), Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD) — Child Care Licensing Program →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamHawaii Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Contact your Hawaii licensing office to confirm the current pre-service training-hour requirement. |
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| Annual training | Contact your Hawaii licensing office to confirm the current annual training-hour requirement. |
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Hawaii Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Hawaii require?
Contact your Hawaii licensing office to confirm the current pre-service training-hour requirement.
How many annual training hours does Hawaii require?
Contact your Hawaii licensing office to confirm the current annual training-hour requirement.
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Hawaii training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS), Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD) — Child Care Licensing Program before relying on it for your annual total.
Hawaii childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Hawaii administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS), Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD) — Child Care Licensing Program before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.