Program

The play areas are organized into small interaction spaces in which the children can happily explore and learn in small groups or independently. 

The three younger groups have age-appropriate curricular activities, with the goal of preparing the children for future entrance into the Preschool group. We also offer preschool/esikoulu education for children entering the different primary schools: Finnish, Bilingual, and English. This teaching is roughly divided as 80/20 English to Finnish.

The staff uses 'monthly themes' to supplement the national core curriculum. The development of the monthly theme is based on the children's viewpoint of life, topics of interest, and their daily experiences. All these, provide endless possibilities to encourage diverse learning and promote curiosity.

We enjoy seasonal excursions such as ice skating, shows at local theatres, a trip to Iso Vasikkasaari.

Traditionally, all our groups visit the Korkeasaari Zoo once a year.

We partner with Musiikkihuone Huvina for music playschool lessons and Cetus for swimming lessons for the older age groups.

7:45           Doors open. Free exploration

8:00-8:30 Breakfast

9:00-9:30 Circle time

9:30-10:30 Morning centers

11:00-11:45 Outside play

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-13:00 Story time

13:00-14:00 Resting time (until 13:30 for Brown Bears and Polar Bears)

13:30-14:30 Afternoon centers Brown Bears and Polar Bears

14:00-14:30 Afternoon centers Panda Bears and Koala Bears

14:30-15:00 Snack time

15:30-17:00 Outside play

17:00             Happy Toddlers closes for the day