Laws and regulations governing private early childhood education and care
Updated 2.7.2025
Early Childhood Education Act 540/2018
Government Decree on Early Childhood Education 753/2018
Act on Private Social Services 922/2011
Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on private social services 1053/2011
Act on support for home care and private care of children 1128/1996
Act on criminal background checks for persons working with children 504/2002
Act on Qualification Requirements for Social Welfare Professional Personnel 272/2005
Act on the Status and Rights of Social Welfare Clients 812/2000
Child Protection Act 417/2007
Health Protection Act 763/1994 (13§, notification 30 days before the start of the activity)
Food Act 352/2011 (13§, notification 4 weeks before start)