Service group: Day care
Children’s and parent’s experiences of early childhood education being mapped out with a client survey
Guardians in Vantaa will receive a link to the survey from their child’s daycare centre or family daycare caregiver. The survey is open from 7 to 18 September 2026.
Vantaa launches Finland’s first municipal IB pathway from early childhood education to upper secondary education
In August 2026, Vantaa became the first municipality in Finland to offer a continuous International Baccalaureate (IB) program starting from early childhood education through to upper secondary education. The pilot program began at Pakkala Y.E.S. Daycare Center, providing an English-language
Children’s culture across Vantaa – explore the fall 2026 program for children and the young
Discover the cultural offerings for children and the young this fall and sign up for events. Many of the events are free of charge.
Did you go to park meals? Answer a short survey by August 7th
Did you eat at park meals this summer? Answer a short survey by August 7th and tell us what you thought of the food and activities.
Vantaa becomes the first municipality in Finland to introduce the internationally recognised IB programme to early childhood education
The Y.E.S. Daycare Centre in Pakkala will begin piloting the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in English in autumn 2026.
The wellbeing of children and young people in Vantaa has improved – results of the school health survey widely improved
The recent school health survey shows that the work done in Vantaa to promote the wellbeing of children and young people is producing results. The survey’s metrics show clear improvement, although there still remains work to be done.
Did you eat at playground meals? Answer a short survey by August 8th
Let us know how you liked the food! And did you enjoy the program at playground meals? Older children can also answer the questions by themselves.
Early childhood education's client fees
Early childhood education's client fees are based on legislation. The fee is based on the family size, gross income, and the extent of the child’s need for early childhood education. The client fees are calculated as a percentage of a family's gross income.
Children and young people hope for more places to hang out and free hobbies in Vantaa.
Children and young people long for more comfortable places to hang out in Vantaa. Schoolchildren and students presented their wish to the city officials at the Influential Day, which was held at the city hall on April 22-23, 2025
The results of the early childhood education customer survey will be published on January 23 – follow the event live online
The results of the early childhood education customer survey will be published in Vantaa on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30. The event will be streamed and can be followed live on this website starting at 9:00.