Activities complementary to pre-primary education

Pre-school education is given four hours a day, usually from 9 am to 1 pm. In addition to this, the child can participate in paid supplementary activities in the mornings and afternoons.

Preschool education and activities that complement it form a complete day for a child. The principles of supplementary activities are based on the early childhood education plan of the city of Tampere

Early childhood education plan of the city of Tampere - ePerustet (opintopolku.fi)

Activities that supplement preschool education offer children versatile opportunities to participate in guided, refreshing activities based on the children's own ideas. Everyone's daily schedule also includes outdoor activities, rest and exercise.

Applying for complementary activities:

The parent or guardian declares the need for a supplementary activity when enrolling in pre-school.

If the need for a supplementary activity arises after enrolment, the parent or guardian must fill in a new application form for pre-school education, including the supplementary activity.

All pupils will be offered a complementary activity in accordance with their place of pre-school education.

Enrolment for pre-primary education

Activities complementary to pre-primary education 

Activities that supplement preschool education are part-time early childhood education and are organized in the same office as preschool education. Operating hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The need for more extensive care (6am-6pm) is agreed upon in the unit.

Evening and daycare services are also available for preschoolers.

Evening-time and round-the-clock care

The service options for complementary activities are: 

  • Supplementary early childhood education, max 5 hours per day
  • Supplementary early childhood education, more than 5 hours a day

In addition, you can choose contract days of 10 or 15 days per month. 

The fee is determined in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Customer Fees Act.

Client fees for early childhood education and care and pre-primary education

More information about early childhood education and supplementary activities can be obtained from the head of the early childhood education unit and the early childhood education and early childhood education customer service.

Bilingual pre-primary education

Bilingual pre-primary education in Tampere is provided by the basic education services.

Bilingual preschool and basic education

Updated 15.10.2024