Laws and regulations governing private early childhood education and care Laws and regulations governing private early childhood education and care 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) Early Childhood Education and Pre-primary Education Service Group Updated 2.7.2025
