Kindergarten in finland.

AuroraEmily · Post by **AuroraEmily** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:20 am

Hello. My familie have a possibilitie move to finland. But we have a to childrens-3 years old and 1 year old.
In september my toddler will go to kindergarten. But in our countrie.
I whanted to know- is there possibilitie go in Finland kindergarten? How soon she can get in? Or only in next year?
I'm sorry-i dont have a perfect english.

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Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:30 pm

There are both municipal (public) kindergartens (they are called päiväkoti) and also private ones in Finland. They are not free but if you are a resident of Finland you can get some reduction on the fees at the public day care centres.

Some of the private kindergartens are English-speaking which might be a better choice if you know that you are not going to live in Finland permanently. If you are planning to stay here then it is better to put your child into a Finnish päiväkoti. They usually take children from 3-7 yrs of age. Primary school starts in the year the child has his/her 7th birthday.

If you know which town you are going to live in, you can get more info on their website. eg for Espoo: http://www.espoo.fi/en-US/Childcare_and ... re_Centres

AuroraEmily · Post by **AuroraEmily** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:52 pm

Ty for information.
I think we will stay in Finland long time. 5 years minimum.But when i will move to city, i need somewhere registr childrens?
And when i will registr them how long (aproximetly) need wait a place in kindergarten?
I can put in kindergarten another children too? He is only a year old.. In finland kindergartens are taking so little childrens?

Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:57 pm

You will have to apply for a place and you might have to wait a long time. Waiting lists vary from one city to another. There are not many kindergartens that take children under 3 years old. When you register (are you from inside the EU? Do you have a residence permit?) in Finland, you will get a number : henkilötunnus. You need this number in order to apply for a day care place. This number is your official ID number and you will need it for almost everything.

AuroraEmily · Post by **AuroraEmily** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:38 am

We ar from EU-Latvia.
How much cost privat kindergarten?

Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 2:24 pm

Just email them and ask. The prices vary. I have no idea what the current rates are as my kids are much older now. But some private kindergartens claim the state subsidy for you which takes the price down a bit.

Here is one in Espoo: http://www.carouselnursery.fi/admissions/
(It is an English-speaking private day care centre. Maybe the Finnish day care places are a bit cheaper).

AuroraEmily · Post by **AuroraEmily** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 3:10 pm

THANK you.
Maybe you can give me advise- is there a internet page where i can find a apartments for rent? Or i need spek with realtors?

Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 3:15 pm

www.oikotie.fi

Amandine.K · Post by **Amandine.K** » Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:11 pm

Prices for private kindergarten vary. It also depends on the age of your child. Under 3's require different ratio so tend to be a bit more expensive. What you need to check is yr eligibility for Kela support. Depending on where you would be living, they cover around 40-50% of Childcare costs as a basic help. You can ask for more depending on your income.

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