Children’s day care supports child’s growth, development and learning. High-quality
day care is based on the co-operation of children, parents and the
staff.
Early education in day care is comprised of planned and
target-oriented inter-relations and common activities in which
children’s playfulness is of basic importance.
Parents can choose the day care form that best suits their child:
Municipal day care or family care: all children under school age are
entitled to receive municipal day care
Child home care allowance, if one of the parents or, for example, a
relative takes care of the child/children at home and the youngest child
is under 3
Private day care allowance, in which case the child’s care provider is a
private service supplier approved by the municipal authority
Play club activities, in which case the child’s right to the child home
care allowance is maintained.
