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Lt. Gov. Luke signs bill expanding Preschool Open Doors to include 2-year-olds

The new law, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026, expands eligibility to include 2-year-olds and removes burdensome accreditation requirements for child care providers—reducing barriers and increasing child care capacity across Hawaiʻi.

Preschool Open Doors Program Application Period Extended

The program, which is currently serving more than 1,100 children statewide, provides child care subsidies to eligible low- and moderate-income families to pay preschool tuition.