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1. Cooperation between pre-primary education and school supports a safe learning path and motivates staff

   16.3.2026

   News

   The Finnish-language pre-primary education and basic education in Espoo focus on pedagogical cooperation. Goal-oriented collaboration creates a safe transition to school for children. At the same...

   • Early Childhood Education
   • Preschool
   • Basic Education

2. Private early childhood education is a good alternative to municipal early childhood education

   9.3.2026

   News

   A service voucher issued by the city can be provided for private early childhood education, or private day care allowance can be applied for from Kela. In Espoo, there is also private early childhood...

   • Early Childhood Education

3. Application open for early childhood education clubs for the term 2026–2027

   2.3.2026

   News

   Early childhood education clubs provide children in home care with diverse and enjoyable activities that support their growth and development. The application period lasts until the end of March.

   • Early Childhood Education

4. Nella Paakkolanvaara appointed as new Director of Finance and Administration in the Growth and Learning Sector

   24.2.2026

   News

   Nella Paakkolanvaara (Master of Social Sciences) has been appointed to the permanent position of Director of Finance and Administration in the City of Espoo’s Growth and Learning Sector.

   • Growth and Learning

5. More than 20,500 kilos of leftover cafeteria food donated to food aid in Espoo

   10.2.2026

   News

   In Espoo, a pilot was conducted in 2024–2025 to donate leftover food from school cafeterias to those in need through food aid organisations. Manna-Apu has helped catering service providers distribute...

   • Sustainability
   • Growth and Learning
   • Ateriapalvelut

6. Early childhood education leaves a lasting mark – capital region municipalities encourage careers in the field

   9.2.2026

   News

   A joint campaign by Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen encourages people to enter the field of early childhood education where they can make a lasting impact on many lives. At the same time, the...

   • Early Childhood Education
   • Employment
   • Youth Services

7. Come and meet people from Espoo's early childhood education, basic education and upper secondary education units at Educa on 23 and 24 January at Messukeskus

   15.1.2026

   News

   Espoo's Growth and Learning Sector will attend the Educa fair in Helsinki on 23 and 24 January 2026. Educa is Finland's largest teaching education event, with a varied and interesting programme and a...

   • Preschool
   • Growth and Learning
   • Basic Education
   • Early Childhood Education
   • General Upper Secondary Education
   • Work for Espoo

8. Enrolment in pre-primary education, first grade and lower secondary school begins on 8 January 2026

   31.12.2025

   News

   Enrolment for the 2026–2027 school year begins in January. Guardians must enroll their children born in 2020 in pre-primary education and children born in 2019 in the first grade of basic education....

   • Preschool
   • Basic Education

9. Seven residents’ parks open during Christmas holidays – see what’s on!

   15.12.2025

   News

   Seven residents’ parks will be open as usual between 22 December 2025 and 5 January 2026, except on public holidays. Starting from 7 January, all residents’ parks will return to their normal opening...

10. Ulla Lehtonen and Jussi Paavola appointed as new unit directors in Espoo’s Growth and Learning Sector

    24.11.2025

    News

    The City of Espoo’s Growth and Learning Sector has appointed two new directors in permanent positions: Ulla Lehtonen (MEd, eMBA) as the Director of Finnish Early Childhood Education and Jussi Paavola...

    • City Board
    • Growth and Learning
    • General Upper Secondary Education
    • Early Childhood Education