24/06/2026
Why Finland is a great place to raise children?
One thing many people appreciate about Finland is how accessible daycare is for families.
Early childhood education here focuses a lot on play, outdoor time, emotional wellbeing, and helping children grow into confident and independent little humans — without pushing academics too early.
And something that surprises many people: private daycare in Finland is not only for wealthy families.
Both public and private daycare follow the same national education guidelines, so everyday life for children is often quite similar:
• lots of play
• time outside every day
• learning through daily activities
• support for social and emotional development
• safe, high-quality care.
The differences are usually smaller things like group size or a special focus, for example languages or nature-based activities. 🌱
Because families can receive municipal support and Kela benefits, private daycare can also be an option for many middle-income families — sometimes with costs fairly close to public daycare.
The Finnish system is built around a simple idea: every child deserves access to good early education, regardless of family income.
More information on early childhood education you can find here:
https://www.kuopio.fi/en/early-childhood-education-and-care-education-and-youth-services/early-childhood-education-and-care/
