perushoitaja
Perushoitaja refers to the Finnish term for a primary caregiver, typically the individual responsible for the daily care and supervision of children, often in a daycare or early childhood education setting. The role is central to Finland’s comprehensive childcare system, which emphasizes early education, socialization, and holistic development for children aged from infancy through early school years.
In Finland, the perushoitaja works under the guidance of early childhood educators (esiopettaja) and follows a
The Finnish childcare system prioritizes small group sizes and high-quality staff-to-child ratios, ensuring that perushoitajat have
Perushoitaja is not a formal job title in English but is commonly used in Finnish discussions about