Children under the age of 7 can receive daycare services organized by the municipality. In practice, daycare services are provided by municipalities either independently or in collaboration with private providers, organizations, and other communities from which the municipality purchases services.
The goal of early childhood education is to support the child's growth, development, and learning wh ...
Apply for an early childhood education and care place at the latest four months before you wish to place your child in day care.
Early childhood education and care may be given to a child who has not reached the age of compulsory education.
Early childhood education and care may also be given to a child who has already reached the age of compulsory education if special circumstances so require and care cannot be otherwise arranged.
One form of early childhood education and care is day-care centre activities, which are organised at day-care centres.
The objective of early childhood education and care is to support the child’s growth, development and learning and promote his or her well-being. An early childhood education plan is drawn up for each child in day-care centre.
Municipal day care may be either full time or part time care.