The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa provides early childhood education and care that meets the needs and development of young children.

The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Children’s Center is administered by the Office of Student Affairs. The Children’s Center is supported by child tuition fees and state funds. The University provides facilities, utilities, and maintenance service at no cost to the program.

The Children's Center is licensed by the State of Hawai‘i and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, the credentialing body of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Accreditation marks the Children's Center as a high quality program meeting national standards of excellence in program practice, teacher qualifications, and child health and safety.