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.
Shooting incident at Viertola school on April 2 – support available to children, the young, and guardians
There has been a shooting incident at Viertola school on April 2. Multiple actors offer discussion help in the crisis situation.
Apply your child to an early childhood education club!
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.
The daycare's forest group goes hiking in the nearby forest in the mornings ─ lunch is eaten sitting on a rock
For the second year running, the Leinelä kindergarten now has a forest group, Naavanuppuset. The group of children aged around 3 to 5 years old spend their mornings hiking in the nearby forest. Sometimes the forest group also eats lunch outside and returns inside at naptime. In the afternoon, the
Sport buddies are seeking children and young people from schools to participate in recreational activities
The aim of sport buddy activities is to encourage children and young people who do not have any hobbies to participate in sports or other recreational activities of their choice.
Sportbuddy activities for children and young people
Sportbuddies help those in the 1st to 9th years find a meaningful hobby and support them in leading an active lifestyle.
The Bravo! Performing Arts Festival for young audiences will take Vantaa by storm in March
The Bravo! Performing Arts Festival for young audiences takes over the culture centres in the Helsinki metropolitan area from the 15th to the 24th of March with its international high-quality performances for children, young people and families.
The winter holiday week features Lego robot programming, colourful ghosts, art camps and various sports activities
Vantaa schools are on winter holiday from 19 to 25 February. The city organises plenty of fun activities for those on holiday.
Impact of Talentia's political walkout on Early Childhood Education on Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The trade union for graduated social workers, Talentia has announced that it will organise a walkout on Tuesday 6th of February 2024 at 14.00–16.00. The work stoppage will last until the end of the shift. The work stoppage affects Talentia’s members who are employed by the City of Vantaa.
Winter in Vantaa
Enjoy both outdoor activities and cultural events in Vantaa during winter. We have also compiled up-to-date information on winter maintenance.
Impact of the strike on Vantaaʼs services
Political strikes by several trade unions will affect services in the City of Vantaa in January-February 2024. SuPer and Tehy have announced strikes from 13.2.-14.2. in protest against the government's actions. At that time, most of Vantaa's day-care centres will be closed and pre-school education