Application and Fees
Apply to Happy Toddlers
We are always happy to speak with families interested in joining Happy Toddlers.
You are welcome to contact us and arrange a visit by appointment.
We aim to fill our groups for the new school year starting in August, but we also accept applications throughout the year.
Occasionally, places may become available mid-year, and families can also join our waiting list.
Waiting List and Applications
We accept waiting list applications on an ongoing basis.
If you are interested in a place, please contact us at:
📧 info@happytoddlers.com
As we operate in small groups, we recommend applying as early as possible.
To apply for a daycare place:
- Complete the application form
- Include your preferred starting date
- Pay the €30 application and waiting list fee
👉 Please contact us before submitting your application.
Daycare Fees
Happy Toddlers is a non-profit daycare, and all fees are used to support daily operations and benefit the children.
Monthly Fees
- €1135 / month – children aged 3 and over
- €1404 / month – children under 3
Estimated Monthly Cost
Daycare fee – Kela subsidy – Espoo subsidy = amount paid by the family
The final amount depends on:
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your child's age
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your family's income
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eligibility for additional subsidies
Subsidies and Support
Families can apply for:
- Kela private daycare allowance (lakisääteinen hoitoraha)
- Espoo City allowance (Espoo-lisä)
Depending on your situation, you may also receive:
- income-based Kela support (tulosidonnainen hoitolisä)
- additional Espoo supplement (tulosidonnainen Espoo-lisä)
For pre-school-aged children, the Espoo allowance is approximately €510/month, and the Kela subsidy is adjusted accordingly.
Sibling Discount
Families with more than one child in daycare or preschool in Espoo are eligible for a sibling subsidy from the City of Espoo.
- The subsidy is applied to the oldest child
- A new application is required each year
Annual Membership Fee
Happy Toddlers operates as a parents' association.
- €120 per child / year
- Due date: 31 August
- excursions
- special activities
- shared experiences for the children
Deposit
A one-time deposit of €840 per child is required when signing the care agreement.
The deposit is:
- returned at the end of the contract
- adjusted for any outstanding or overpaid fees
Example Cost Calculations
Disclaimer: These are example calculations based on information available 06.06.2025. Subsidies may change.
Example 1
Child aged 2.5 years
Monthly fee: €1404
1404€ – 192.28€ (Kela) – 793€ (Espoo)
➡ 418.72€ / month paid by the family
Example 2
Child aged 4 years
Monthly fee: €1135
1135€ – 192.28€ (Kela) – 524€ (Espoo)
➡ 418.72€ / month paid by the family
More Information
For the latest details on subsidies, please visit:
1) Please contact us before applying
A Word version of the application form can be downloaded from this website (see link at the bottom of this page).
Please return the completed form by email to:
info@happytoddlers.com
and include a copy of the €30 application fee payment receipt.
The Happy Toddlers Support Association Board is responsible for reviewing applications and confirming daycare placements.
2) Application criteria
All applications are considered by the Support Association Board based on:
- available places within each group
- maintaining a balanced group composition (age and group size)
- the application date
Sibling Priority
Siblings are given priority when space is available, provided that the group balance can be maintained (maximum 4–8 children per group).
3) Acceptance
After a place has been offered at Happy Toddlers, parents confirm their child's position by paying a one-month deposit in advance.