Target group: Families with children
This lists content that has a target group of families with children. However, there may also be other content on the site targeted at families with children.
Park meals
Park meals again available in the summer 2026! Warm meals will be distributed free of charge to under-18-year-old Vantaa residents in various places around the city from June 1 to July 31, on weekdays at 11:00–12:00. Lunches are also distributed to seniors living in Vantaa.
Vantaa’s anti-bullying work
On this page, we describe the plan, that is, how we prevent and intervene in bullying in Vantaa.
ONNI project of guidance
ONNI is an abbreviation from the Finnish words ‘ohjauksella notkeat nivelet’, which here loosely translates to ‘flexible transitions through guidance’.
What kind of services and activities would you like the new children’s cultural center in Hakunila offer?
A new children’s cultural center will be opened in Håkansböle Manor’s laundry building. You can make an impact on Pyykkitupa’s future activities by answering our survey.
Urhea activities
Urhea activities in Vantaa lower secondary schools and Sotunki Upper Secondary School support the coordination of schooling and athletics of children and young people that take part in goal-oriented athletic operations.
Vantaa City Council ratified the plan for equality and non-discrimination work – each department to define its own goals and measures
Vantaa city council ratified in its meeting on March 28, the plan for equality and non-discrimination work.
Hiring a childminder for home
A family can hire a childminder for their home either with the child home care allowance or the private day care allowance.
Private early childhood education and care
Private early childhood education and care is a safe option, as the regional authorities supervise and guide the operations. You can apply for day care centres, group family day care centres and family day care operating with private day care allowance by contacting the care unit directly.
English-enriched pre-primary education
English-enriched pre-primary education helps create natural opportunities for children to gain interest in languages and encountering different cultures through the daily life of pre-primary education.