Early childhood education places starting in August will be decided latest in June
Early childhood education places starting in August will generally be decided in May or June.
The guardian will be informed of the decision electronically through eVaka, the early childhood education service(external link, opens in a new window). If you have activated the Suomi.fi service, you will also be informed of the decision there. If you are not using the Suomi.fi service, the decision will be sent by post.
You can read more about the grounds for decisions here. Please note that early childhood education must be applied for at least four months before the desired start date. In urgent cases, such as starting work or studies, a place may be granted more quickly. Read more about the application periods here.
When you have received the decision, you have two weeks to accept the place. After accepting the place, you can apply for a place in another day-care centre by submitting a new application, if desired.
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.