Having children, services

Family day care is one form of early childhood education. It takes place in the home of the day care provider. A family day care provider can be an...

Private family day care is supervised by the local authorities. Family day care takes place in a home-like environment at the private childminder's...

In Sipoo, Swedish language immersion is available for children who speak Finnish as their mother tongue.

Family day care is early childhood education that happens in a caregiver’s home.

Shift care placement in early childhood education

Instead of centre-based day care, you may choose to organize the care of your child in a private family.

Open early childhood education and care is intended for children cared for at home and for their families. Participating is free of charge.

Guardians can apply for a place in care with extented hours for their child if they are in shift work or if their studies take place in the evening.

Apply for scheduled day care, if your child needs care in the evenings, weekends, or round-the-clock due to your school or work schedule.

Temporary ECEC organized by the municipality is tailored for each case separately.