Daycare centres are generally open Mon–Fri from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Below is a list of Vaasa’s Finnish-language daycare centres, presented both alphabetically and divided by area.
Isolahden Daycare
Our daycare offers Finnish-language pre-primary education for 6-year-olds.
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Isolahden päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Taina Harsunen: 040 091 5784Apulaisjohtaja, Kati Jokela: 040 537 6021
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: taina.harsunen@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: kati.jokela@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Pallokatu 17, 65230 Vaasa
Isolahti päiväkoti is a positive and inspiring environment for growth, where each child’s individuality, social skills, independence, consideration for others, good manners, and creativity are encouraged and supported.
Play, physical activity, culture, nature, storytelling, and self-expression are the common threads running through our diverse and joyful daily activities.
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Leipurin Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds. The daycare is Finnish-language.
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Leipurin päiväkoti
Our daycare center provides early childhood education and care for children aged 0–5 years. The daycare center is Finnish-speaking.
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Päivi Ahlsved: 040 575 0372Apulaisjohtaja, Niina Assila: 040 486 0939
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: paivi.ahlsved2@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: niina.assila@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Koivistontie 2, 65280 Vaasa
A genuine and positive encounter with each child is an essential part of our way of working. Children’s play is supported and valued because we regard play as an important way of learning and engaging with the world.
Leipuri päiväkoti is a cozy, small unit with one group operating in a flexible structure. The activities emphasize a sense of community, flexibility, and individual attention to each child.
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Länsimetsä Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Länsimetsän päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Päivi Ahlsved: 040 575 0372Apulaisjohtaja, Sari Laakso: 040 154 4379
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: paivi.ahlsved2@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: sari.laakso@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Länsimetsäntie 10, 65280 Vaasa
Welcome to Länsimetsä Päiväkoti – a place where everyday life is filled with joy!
At the heart of our work is genuinely positive interaction with children and appreciation of each child’s individuality.
Our values and educational goals are based on individuality, sensitivity, and respectful interaction. Every child is met as their unique self, and their strengths are supported in everyday situations. The adults are present and attentive to the children’s needs and emotions, and our interactions are founded on respect, listening, and caring. We listen to and value families and foster a culture of open communication.
Our daycare environment is further enriched by the nearby forest, which offers children opportunities to explore and experience the diversity of nature throughout all seasons as a natural part of daily life.
Our dedicated and professional staff meet children with sensitivity and respect the expertise of guardians regarding their own child.
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Paakari Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Paakarin päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Päivi Ahlsved: 040 575 0372Apulaisjohtaja, Niina Assila: 040 486 0939
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: paivi.ahlsved2@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: niina.assila@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Kortelaaksontie 3, 65280 Vaasa
Daycare Centre Mission: “A Good Day for Every Child.” The goal of Paakarin päiväkoti is to provide each child with a safe environment for growth and development in cooperation with their parents.
We strive to offer high-quality and diverse care, education, and learning in a calm and welcoming atmosphere. We are present for every child and listen to them. The joy of learning and the joy of each child are important to us.
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Huvikumpu Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 3–5-year-olds and language immersion pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare is Finnish-language, but the immersion groups are Swedish-language.
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Huvikummun päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Minna Herttua-Niemi: 040 765 5769Apulaisjohtaja, Anne Leppälä: 040 184 8915
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: minna.herttua-niemi@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: anne.leppala@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Keskuskatu 17, 65320 Vaasa
Welcome to Huvikumpu Päiväkoti. Huvikumpu Daycare Centre provides a safe, warm and child-centred early childhood education environment where every child is valued and treated as an individual. At Huvikumpu, every child is encouraged to be their own unique self.
Our activities are based on supporting each child’s holistic growth, learning and well-being in cooperation with their guardians. Daily life at our daycare emphasises play, participation, cooperation and positive interaction. We offer children diverse opportunities to learn, explore, be physically active and engage in creative activities in a safe and encouraging atmosphere. Children learn a new language through everyday situations and shared activities by playing, singing and reciting rhymes.
The cheerful and courageous Pippi also adventures at Huvikumpu, bringing imagination, joy and little surprises to each day. Together with Pippi, children can explore the world, experience new adventures and learn through play. Our activities support children’s curiosity, self-expression and joy of learning.
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Purola Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Purolan päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Minna Herttua-Niemi: 040 765 5769Apulaisjohtaja, Anne Leppälä: 040 184 8915
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: minna.herttua-niemi@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: anne.leppala@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Tiukutie 1, 65300 Vaasa
Welcome to Purola!
At Purola, we are delighted to be a part of your child’s early years and your family’s everyday life. Children and their interests are at the heart of everything we do, which is why our activities are adapted to the current interests of each group of children while supporting different areas of learning.
Our core values are child-centeredness, genuine encounters, an unhurried atmosphere, and the creation of a safe everyday environment. A secure daily routine forms the foundation for all learning, and upon that foundation we build a house of friendship, learning, joy, and discovery. A house where children learn through play and togetherness. A house with a strong sense of community. A house where we spend time and work together. A house where a positive atmosphere prevails. A house where warmth is reflected in the way children and families are welcomed and treated.
Our learning environment extends far beyond the indoor and outdoor areas of the daycare centre. We are fortunate to have wonderful opportunities for learning in nature and enjoying all that nature has to offer. Nearby parks and the Edvininpolku forest area are located just behind our daycare centre, and they are used regularly and in many different ways as part of our activities. In the local area, we go skiing, cycling, sledding, berry picking, running, and playing. Most importantly, we enjoy spending time in nature and strengthening our connection with it.
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Taikametsä Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds. The daycare is Finnish-language.
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Taikametsän päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Johanna Rinne: 040 563 9483Apulaisjohtaja, Taru Kunnari: 040 187 7916Apulaisjohtaja, Jonna Sihvonen: 040 354 1265
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: johanna.rinne@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: taru.kunnari@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: jonna.sihvonen@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Axel Mörnentie 2, 65320 Vaasa
Taikametsän päiväkoti is a small and homelike daycare with a wide range of activities. We place great importance on developing social skills, cooperation between groups, and small-group activities.
Outdoor play and activities are an important part of the day, and the playground and surrounding environment provide excellent opportunities for practicing and developing motor skills.
A sense of community is one of our core values. Our goal is for every child to feel included and involved in our community.
Teeriniemi Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Teeriniemen päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Virpi Lähteenmäki: 040 180 1314Apulaisjohtaja, Mervi Niemelä: 040 162 8957
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: virpi.lahteenmaki@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: mervi.niemela@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Joutsenenkatu 6, 65320 Vaasa
Welcome! At Teeriniemi päiväkoti, we value the intrinsic worth of childhood, personal growth, and the realization of children’s rights. Equality, equity, and diversity are important values that guide our everyday activities.
Multilingualism is a natural part of our daily life, and our staff encourage children to use their languages in diverse ways while adopting a language-aware approach in different situations. In our everyday activities, we place special emphasis on music, storytelling, and above all, play, which can be seen and heard throughout our community.
Our daycare centre is new, and its facilities support a wide range of pedagogical activities. The sensory room provides opportunities for calming down and relaxation, as well as for exploration, curiosity, and discovery through different senses. The spacious gym encourages physical activity and offers an inspiring environment for developing motor skills. In the art studio, children can express themselves through various forms of art. Digital skills are practised as a natural part of daily activities.
Together, we create an everyday environment where every child can grow and learn. Nearby forest areas invite us to move, observe, and learn in nature throughout the year.
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Alkula Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Alkulan päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Anne Pohjonen: 040 640 3785Apulaisjohtaja, Jannika Hakala: 040 537 1246
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: anne.pohjonen@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: jannika.hakala@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Rossinkatu 3, 65380 VaasaRossinkatu 1A, 65380 VaasaEsiopetus: Rossinkatu 1B, 65380 Vaasa
Welcome to Alkula päiväkoti! Our daycare centre is a warm and inspiring place where children can grow, learn and play. Every child is valued as an individual, and our daily activities are guided by a child-centred approach, a strong sense of community, and a calm and encouraging atmosphere. We also work extensively in small groups, enabling us to give each child individual attention, provide a peaceful learning environment, and foster positive interactions.
Play is at the heart of everything we do and is the most important tool for a child’s growth, development and learning. Through play, children learn, discover and experience joy together. Our values emphasize the importance of childhood, equality, diversity and sustainable living. Our key focus areas are play, nature education, interaction skills, physical activity and food education.
We make active use of the daycare centre’s green and natural surroundings, which offer a wide range of opportunities for movement, exploration and experiential learning throughout the year. Our staff are highly skilled, dedicated and caring, united by a genuine commitment to supporting children’s wellbeing, growth and learning.
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Kappelinmäki Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds. The daycare is Finnish-language.
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Kappelinmäen päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Päivi Lehto: 040 482 5545Apulaisjohtaja, Mari Vehkaoja: 040 568 7724
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: paivi.lehto@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: mari.vehkaoja@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Eräpolku 2, 65370 Vaasa
Welcome to Kappelinmäki Päiväkoti! Kappelinmäki päiväkoti is a small and homely daycare community where staff, children and families know one another beyond group boundaries. We value every child as they are and see diversity as a strength.
Here, children can feel safe together, enjoy the wonders of nature and have the space to grow into their own unique selves. We want every child to feel accepted and to know they are an important part of our community.
Through the eyes of a four-year-old:
“There’s a nice playground, kind teachers and great friends. We get to do lots of crafts and play a lot. There are all kinds of fun things here. It’s a good place to be.”Located in the heart of nature, we actively make use of the nearby forests and parks. Together, we learn to appreciate nature and our local environment as an important part of everyday life. Our inspiring outdoor area offers a wide range of opportunities for physical activity, play, exploration and discovery.
Our tastefully renovated indoor facilities and play environments, which can be adapted to children’s interests, support our child-centred and versatile educational activities.
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Ristinummi Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Ristinummen päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Päivi Lehto: 040 482 5545Apulaisjohtaja, Mari Vehkaoja: 040 568 7724
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: paivi.lehto@vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: mari.vehkaoja@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Ostospolku 12, 65370 Vaasa
Welcome to our daycare centre! At Ristinummi Päiväkoti, our house is filled with laughter, play, movement and the joy of learning.
Our multicultural daycare centre is full of singing, laughter and meaningful conversations with children. We have strong expertise in supporting children’s language development. Together we create art, play, read stories, enjoy rhymes, practise emotional skills and make lifelong friends. Learning takes place both in everyday moments and through carefully planned pedagogical activities. Our goal is to support every child’s growth, helping them discover their strengths and reach their full potential.
Nearby sports grounds, playgrounds and forests provide excellent opportunities for active and diverse physical activities for children of all ages. The close proximity of the library brings stories and the joy of discovery into our daily lives. Both children and adults enjoy spending time at Ristinummi Daycare Centre, which has served families for more than 50 years.
Our groups are staffed by skilled and caring adults who listen, help and are present in everyday situations. We work closely with families in an open and trusting partnership to ensure that every child feels safe, secure and valued. We support children throughout the different stages of their development and help nurture their strengths, individual needs and interests.
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Pikku Kasarmi Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Pikku Kasarmin päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Mia Jokipii: 040 069 7177Apulaisjohtaja, Sarita Houtsonen: 040 621 6131
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: mia.jokipii@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: sarita.houtsonen@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Itäinen Kasarmintori 7-9, 65100 VaasaEsiopetus: Läntinen Kasarmintori 8-10, 65100 Vaasa (Soittokunta)
Welcome to our daycare!
With us, every week is an adventure in the wonderful world of play, where days are filled with curiosity, laughter, and muddy play for little hands. We encourage children to explore, discover, and wonder about the world around them together with others. We value children’s thoughts, interests, and experiences, allowing each child to be an active participant in their everyday life.At our daycare, we provide early childhood education that strengthens each child’s skills, learning, and development. The foundation of our preschool unit is a child-centered approach to learning. We value play, physical activity, exploration, diverse cultures, and artistic expression, as these support children’s holistic growth and the joy of learning. Energy education and learning sustainable ways of living are also visible in our daily activities.
Pikku Kasarmi Päiväkoti is located in the center of Vaasa on the historic barracks area, in the former 2nd Battery building and the so-called Band House. Our daycare is situated close to museums, theatres, the library, as well as various sports facilities and playgrounds. Our professional and pedagogically skilled staff create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment where every child can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging within the group.
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Satamapuisto Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language and it is a language immersion daycare.
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Satamapuiston päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja Mia Jokipii: 040 069 7177Apulaisjohtaja, Sarita Houtsonen: 040 621 6131
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: mia.jokipii@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja, Sarita Houtsonen: sarita.houtsunen@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Hietasaarenkatu 1, 65100 Vaasa
Welcome to Satamapuisto! We value constructive interaction, collaboration, and working together.
The main focus areas of our pedagogical activities are language learning (Swedish language instruction and communication skills), friendships, play, energy education (nature, physical activity, the environment, and technology), culture (theatre and museums), learning environments, and constructive cooperation with various partners. We value children’s interests and incorporate them into our activities. We also strive to actively involve both children and parents.
Our daycare centre is housed in a culturally and historically valuable building. Its excellent location by the sea, surrounded by beautiful parks and museums, creates a warm, welcoming, and homelike atmosphere. Our daycare centre is a Swedish language immersion daycare, staffed by bilingual, innovative, skilled, respectful, and approachable professionals.
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Metsäkallio Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Metsäkallion päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Taina Harsunen: 040 091 5784Apulaisjohtaja, Kati Jokela: 040 537 6021
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: taina.harsunen@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: kati.jokela@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Porvarinkatu 34, 65230 Vaasa
Welcome! At our daycare centre, high-quality pedagogy and inspiring learning go hand in hand. Children learn through play, exploration, collaboration, and discovery. Our weekly music sessions bring joy and foster a sense of belonging among the children.
Our activities are based on a safe, encouraging, and warm everyday environment where every child is treated as an individual and valued with respect. It is important to us that each child experiences success and feels like an important part of the community. We develop learning environments according to the children’s needs and interests. A wide variety of materials and the children’s own ideas play an important role in designing these environments. Our goal is to create an inspiring environment that supports children’s participation and engagement.
Physical activity and making use of the local environment are an integral part of our daily routine. We actively explore nature, parks, and nearby areas through regular outings. Children have opportunities to investigate their surroundings, develop their motor skills, and experience the joy of learning through movement.
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Merikaarto Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Merikaarron päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Johanna Rinne: 040 563 9483Apulaisjohtaja, Taru Kunnari: 040 187 7916Apulaisjohtaja, Jonna Sihvonen: 040 354 1265
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: johanna.rinne@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: taru.kunnari@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: jonna.sihvonen@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Merikaarrontie 774, 66510 Vaasa
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Tervajoki Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds. The daycare is Finnish-language.
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Tervajoen päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Johanna Rinne: 040 563 9483Apulaisjohtaja, Jonna Sihvonen: 040 354 1265Apulaisjohtaja, Taru Kunnari: 040 187 7916
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: johanna.rinne@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: jonna.sihvonen@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: taru.kunnari@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Malamontie 2, 66440 Tervajoki
Mission Statement
Diverse activities in new and modern facilities where children’s growth, learning, and interests have been carefully considered. We are present and attentive to the children in everyday life.
Focus Areas
- Small-group activities
- Learning through play
- Child- and family-centered practices
- Time for play
- Shared singing and physical activity sessions for the entire daycare centre
- Use of iPads in everyday activities
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Villin lännen Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language.
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Villin lännen päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Johanna Rinne: 040 563 9483Apulaisjohtaja, Jonna Sihvonen: 040 354 1265Apulaisjohtaja, Taru Kunnari: 040 187 7916
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: johanna.rinne@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: jonna.sihvonen@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: taru.kunnari@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Porinmäenkuja 1, 66500 VähäkyröEsiopetus: Savilahdentie 1-5, 66500 Vähäkyrö
Villin Lännen päiväkoti is located in Vähäkyrö. Our daycare centre was founded in 1970 and has operated in its current premises since 1996.
In our activities, we place special emphasis on cooperation with parents and families, as well as on environmental, physical activity, and energy education. We also consider knowledge and appreciation of the local environment to be an important part of children’s learning and development.
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Malmöntalo Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds. The daycare is Finnish-language.
Note. The daycare’s own premises are under renovation and the daycare is temporarily operating in alternate premises at Koulukatu 56, 65100 Vaasa
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Malmöntalon päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Eeva Kuusisto: 040 559 3816Apulaisjohtaja, Krista Kantokari: 040 159 3667
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: eeva.kuusisto2@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: krista.kantokari@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Vöyrinkatu 2, 65100 Vaasa
Malmöntalo päiväkoti provides versatile and safe early childhood education and care for children. Families are supported according to their diverse and individual care and educational needs. In an open atmosphere, children experience the joy of learning; they learn to trust themselves, cope with disappointments and differences, and function as part of a group.
The key focus areas are social skills, language and communication, play and creativity, cooperation with parents, and listening to the child’s views and needs.
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Palosaari Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education have Finnish- and Swedish-language groups.
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Palosaaren päiväkoti – Brändö daghem
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Annastina Heinonen: 040 742 4789Apulaisjohtaja, Heidi Kanerva: 040 543 5310
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: annastina.heinonen@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: heidi.kanerva@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Wolffintie 25
Welcome to explore the world with us!
Palosaari daycare is a bilingual and multicultural daycare where the joy of diversity and different traditions come together. We aim to highlight each individual’s strengths and make use of the diverse perspectives that multiculturalism brings, so that we can grow and develop together.
We provide a daycare environment where your child can be themselves and develop according to their own abilities. With us, your child can use all their language resources and be part of a multilingual and multicultural environment. The languages of instruction are Swedish (Jollar, Kutter, Skutan) and Finnish (Paatit, Purtilot, Ankkurit, Kipparit).
As the daycare is located near university campuses, we naturally emphasize exploration, creativity, and technology in our everyday activities.
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Pukinkulma Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds. The daycare is Finnish-language.
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Pukinkulman päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Eeva Kuusisto: 040 559 3816Apulaisjohtaja, Krista Kantokari: ?
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: eeva.kuusisto2@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: krista.kantokari@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Näkinkuja 2a, 65230 Vaasa
At Pukinkulma Päiväkoti, we support each child’s individual growth in a homelike and nurturing environment. We foster children’s interest in and appreciation of nature by incorporating environmental awareness and respect for nature into our daily activities.
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Tuuliniitty Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds. There are five Swedish-language groups and one Finnish-language group in the daycare.
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Tuuliniityn päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Anna-Lena Enqvist: 040 730 5503Apulaisjohtaja, Helena Vest: 040 195 2630
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: anna-lena.enqvist@vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: helena.vest@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Pohjoiskaari 4, 65410 Vaasa
Welcome to our daycare center, where a diverse and enriching daily environment supports children’s growth and learning. Our daycare provides high-quality early childhood education and care that strengthens each child’s skills, learning, and development. By involving children in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities, we create experiences that are based on their interests and needs. We often divide children into smaller groups to ensure they have the time and space to be seen and heard, as well as to explore and learn new things.
Our goal is to create a joyful, inspiring, and pedagogically rich everyday experience for children. We highly value the joy of movement and experiences in nature. It is important to us to provide an encouraging environment that sparks children’s curiosity and motivation to play, learn, and take responsibility. The daycare offers a variety of facilities, including an art room, library, home economics classroom, gymnasium, and dining hall. Adjacent to the daycare is a large forest area that inspires both imagination and a desire to play.
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Inkeripuisto Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. The daycare and pre-primary education are Finnish-language and it is a language immersion daycare.
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Inkerinpuiston päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Heli Kemppi: 040 091 4456Apulaisjohtaja, Lotta Pellas: 040 626 0474
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: heli.kemppi@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: lotta.pellas@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Pitkäkatu 78, 65100 VaasaPitkäkatu 76, 65100 VaasaEsiopetus: Ravikatu 9, 65100 Vaasa
At Inkerinpuisto Päiväkoti, we provide children with a safe and inspiring environment where they can grow and learn through play, gaining “skills for life through play.” We offer high-quality Finnish-language early childhood education and care, as well as Swedish-language immersion education. Our services are provided across three locations.
Our work is guided by the City of Vaasa’s early childhood education and pre-primary education curricula, as well as the core values of early childhood education. In our daily activities, we emphasize play, interaction, participation, equality, cultural diversity and language awareness. At the heart of our work is a child who learns and thrives, and we value every child as a unique individual.
We make versatile use of our local surroundings, including nature, parks and cultural sites. Nature and a sustainable lifestyle are a natural part of our everyday activities. Together, we learn to care for the environment, appreciate nature and make small everyday choices that support a sustainable future, such as recycling and conserving natural resources.
We consider open and trusting cooperation with guardians to be highly important, as together we support each child’s overall well-being, development and growth into a responsible member of society.
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Punahilkka Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds and pre-primary education for 6-year-olds. We operate in both Finnish- and Swedish-language groups.
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Punahilkan päiväkoti
Phone
Administrative daycare director, Miia Raunio: 040 829 2870Assistant daycare director , Katariina Niemi: 040 537 6448Assistant daycare director, Ida Kniivilä-Tuominen Ida: 040 594 2873
Email
Administrative daycare director: miia.raunio@edu.vaasa.fiAssistant daycare director: ida.kniivila-tuominen@edu.vaasa.fiAssistant daycare director: katariina.niemi@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Sudentie 4, 65350 Vaasa
Opening hours
Shift care (extended hours)
Every child is unique to us: we meet children with sensitivity, listen to their thoughts, and respond to their initiatives with genuine presence. Our everyday life is filled with joy, encouragement, and doing things together. Positive pedagogy is reflected in praise, encouragement, and support for concentration.
Our goal is simple yet important: a warm encounter and a good day for every child. Our activities are based on linguistic awareness and appreciation of diversity. We recognize different languages, cultures, needs, and ways of being, and we create an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and understood.
In our activities, movement is a central part of learning and well-being. We explore nature and the built environment in diverse ways – forests, shores, parks, and sports facilities provide experiences and the joy of learning throughout the year.
Rödluvan daycare is a warm, bilingual daycare with extended hours, where everyday life is built around the needs of children and families. We provide early childhood education flexibly also in the evenings, nights, and weekends. To ensure the child’s overall well-being, we emphasize close cooperation with guardians.
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Suvilahti Daycare
Our daycare offers early childhood education and care for 0–5-year-olds. The daycare is Finnish-language.
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Suvilahden päiväkoti
Phone
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja, Anne Pohjonen: 040 640 3785Apulaisjohtaja, Jannika Hakala: 040 537 1246
Email
Hallinnollinen päiväkodin johtaja: anne.pohjonen@edu.vaasa.fiApulaisjohtaja: jannika.hakala@edu.vaasa.fi
Address
Jyväskylänkatu 2, 65350 Vaasa
Welcome to Suvilahti Päiväkoti!
Through play, we learn and make new discoveries, and every day is valuable for each child. We operate in flexible small groups, enabling individual attention for every child and providing a safe, unhurried daily environment.Our activities are based on play and children’s participation. Our values emphasize the importance of childhood, equality, diversity, and a sustainable way of life. Our key focus areas are play, nature education, interaction skills, physical activity, and food education.
Suvilahti Daycare Centre is located in a peaceful residential area close to the forest. We actively use nature throughout the year to support learning, exploration, and physical activity. Our professional staff support children’s holistic growth, learning, and well-being in cooperation with families. The daycare centre also has a parents’ committee that strengthens cooperation between the home and the daycare centre.
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