Children cared for at home and their families can take part in open early childhood education and care.
In open daycare children have the opportunity to experience play, movement, arts, and cultural heritage.
The activities support the child’s overall growth, health, and well-being according to their age and stage of development. The focus is also on learning, cooperation skills, and interaction ...
You do not need to register in advance for open daycare activities.
For more information about open daycare, contact the early childhood education and care guidance service.
Open daycare activities are intended for children under school age and the guardians who care for them at home.
Family day carers and private carers cannot use open daycare services in their work.
Open early childhood education and care activities are intended especially for children who are in home care. Many types of activities support the well-being of children and families at open day-care centres and playgrounds and in clubs.
Clubs offer instructor-led and goal-oriented activities. Play, outdoor activities and spending time together in a safe environment are emphasised. For example, the children may be offered clubs focusing on exercise, cultural activities or nature study. In family clubs, the parents may also participate.
In addition to municipalities, actors such as parishes and NGOs organise clubs, camps and other activities for children and their parents. Some of these are intended for the whole family.