Open early childhood education and care
If your child does not participate in daycare activities or attend family-based day care that are arranged by a municipal or a private provider, he or she can attend open early childhood education clubs. Open early childhood education and care is a service that is alternative to full-time or part-time day care and to the private daycare allowance. Attending open early childhood education and care activities does not remove the parents’ right to receive a child home care allowance, which is granted by the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela).
Family clubs
You need not submit an application or register for joint open family clubs for parents and children — just pop in whenever you like. The activities are free of charge.
Meeting places for families
Remember also to visit the family cafes, family houses and meeting places within the city of Tampere that are run by various providers.