Service group: Day care

Knowhow and involvement – children and the young to participate in making more sustainable food culture

Project

The goal of the project is to increase eating percentages while simultaneously diminishing Meal Services’ carbon footprint, as well as to teach children and the young the principles of sustainable lifestyles.

Two-year pre-primary education trial

Service

Vantaa was part of a national two-year pre-primary education trial, where some children started pre-primary education at the age of 5.

Early Childhood Education Clubs

Service

Early childhood education clubs are meant for 2.5-5-year-old Vantaa children who are in home care. The clubs take place on 1-3 days per week and they last for 2-3 hours per day. Children participate in the clubs without their guardians. Club activities are free of charge. Participating in club

Residential Parks

Service

Residential parks provide guided outdoor and indoor activities. Residential parks are meant for children of all ages and their guardians.

Early childhood education in Vantaa

Service

Early childhood education's objective is to support a child's growth, development and learning and promote their wellbeing.

Services for foreign-language learners

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Educational opportunities for foreign-language persons.

Processing of personal data in the research permit application process

Content page

In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, a person must be informed if their personal data is recorded in a personal data register. Personal data include things such as the data subject’s name and address. The data subject must also be informed about the purpose of the processing

Pre-primary Education

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Pre-primary education constitutes part of the life-long learning path that begins at home and in early childhood education, and continues after pre-primary education in basic education.

Support for learning and participation in pre-primary education

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Development and learning support is always planned together with the guardians. It is important to recognize the need for support before the child begins pre-primary education, so that support can be planned. The director of the day-care center, a consultant special teacher, and the education

Preparatory teaching for six-year-olds

Service

Instruction preparing for basic education is arranged for those children with immigrant backgrounds whose Finnish-language proficiency is not sufficient for studying in a pre-primary education group.