Päivähoito
Päivähoito is a Finnish term referring to daytime care services provided for different age groups and needs. It is part of the municipal social and health care system and is designed to support families balancing work or study with caregiving, as well as to provide structured daytime activities for those who require supervision or assistance during the day. The term covers services for children, as well as for older people and adults with disabilities.
For children, päivähoito encompasses early childhood education and care. Common forms include päiväkoti (daycare centers) and
For adults and older people, päivähoito often refers to päivätoiminta or day centers that provide daytime supervision,
Funding and access are organized by municipalities and governed by national social and health care regulations.
Overall, päivähoito seeks to ensure safe, appropriate daytime care and meaningful activity across age groups within