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.
In January, parents of pupils starting pre-school in August 2025 will receive a proposal for their child's pre-school place. At the same time, they will also receive a proposal for an early childhood education place to complement their child's pre-school education.
If the child does not need supplementary early childhood education, the proposed place can be rejected at the same time as the pre-school place is accepted.
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
Early childhood education and care that complements pre-primary education
Complementary early childhood education is organised in the same premises as pre-primary education. Opening hours are from 7.00-17.00. Extended hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) are agreed with a manager of an ECEC centre
Evening and daycare services are also available for preschoolers.
Evening-time and round-the-clock care
The service options for supplementary early childhood education and care are:
- Supplementary early childhood education, max 5 hours per day
- Supplementary early childhood education, more than 5 hours a day
The number of days per month (contract days) may be set at 10 or 15. The contract is concluded for a minimum period of five (5) months The fee is determined in accordance with the Early Childhood Education and Care Customer Fee Act.
Client fees for early childhood education and care and pre-primary education
For more information on pre-school and supplementary early childhood education, please contact the director of the early childhood education unit and the Early Childhood and Pre-school Education Customer Service.
Bilingual pre-primary education
Bilingual pre-primary education in Tampere is provided by the basic education services.
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