Varhaiskasvatusala
Varhaiskasvatusala refers to the field of early childhood education and care in Finland. It encompasses services and institutions that provide care, education, and support for children from birth up to the age when they begin compulsory schooling. The primary goal of varhaiskasvatusala is to promote children's holistic development, well-being, and learning, while also supporting families.
These services are often provided in day-care centers (päiväkodit) and through family day care (perhepäivähoito). The
The provision of early childhood education is a right for every child in Finland, and municipalities are