Early childhood education
We offer children under school age high-quality early childhood education and pre-primary education. Through early childhood education, children learn various skills and make new friends.
Child care at home
Child's wellbeing
Pedagogy in early childhood education
Early childhood education is an important part of children’s growth and learning path. It builds a foundation for lifelong learning. Read more about how we in Espoo support children and encourage them to try and learn new things.
Work in early childhood education
Contact information
Finnish early childhood education service guidance
+358 9 81631000vaka.palveluohjaus@espoo.fiMailing address PL 3125 02070 Espoon kaupunkiThe service guidance team advises families on applying for Finnish-language early childhood education, pre-primary education and clubs. The team also provides information on matters related to childcare allowances.
Telephone service
Mondays 9-13 am
Tuesdays 9-13 am
Wednesdays 9-13 am
Thursdays 13-16 pm
Fridays 9-13 am
N.B. Service guidance is exceptionally closed on 9 October 2025.
Swedish-language early childhood education service guidance
+358 9 81627600dagis@esbo.fiPostal address PB 32 02070 Esbo stadTelephone service
Monday 9-12 am
Tuesday 13-15 pm
Wednesday 9-12 am
Friday 9–12 am
The Swedish-language service guidance team gives families advice on how to apply for Swedish-language early childhood education and on matters related to childcare allowances.
Early childhood education fees
+358 9 81627400vaka.maksut@espoo.fiProvide your income information to the early childhood education and care unit through the eVaka service.Telephone service
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am - 12 pm.
There are 5 options to choose from:
1. Swedish-language day care
2. Leppävaara
3. Tapiola and Matinkylä-Olari
4. Espoonlahti
5. Espoo Centre
Support for using eVaka
+358 9 81621evakatuki@espoo.fieVaka is Espoo's electronic service for early childhood education.
You can find instructions for using eVaka on our website.
You can also take a look at instructional videos on Espoo's eVaka YouTube channel.(external link, opens in a new window) Our customer advisors provide guidance and assistance with using eVaka at Espoo service points and Espoo Digital Support.
Contact information for administration
Information for providers of private early childhood education
Are you a provider of private early childhood education services in a day care centre, group family day care centre or family day care? Here you can find information on how to start operations and what is required.
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