Activities complementary to pre-primary education
There are four hours of pre-school education a day, usually from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition, the child can participate in supplementary activities in the mornings and afternoons. There is a charge for these complementary activities.
Pre-school education and complementary activities form an integrated day for the child. The principles of supplementary activities are based on the City of Tampere's early childhood education plan.
Early childhood education plan of the city of Tampere - ePerustet (opintopolku.fi)
Complementing pre-primary education, it offers children a wide range of opportunities to participate in guided and stimulating activities based on their own ideas. The daily programme also includes outdoor activities, rest and exercise.
Applying for complementary activities:
The parent or guardian must indicate the need for additional activities when enrolling in pre-school education. Registration is done via the eVaka online service.
If the need for a supplementary activity arises after enrolment, the parent or guardian submits a new application for pre-school education in eVaca, also requesting the supplementary activity.
For all pupils, supplementary activities will be organised according to their pre-school place.
In January 2025, the majority of children born in 2019 received a conditional pre-school decision based on the address information in the Population Information System (November 2024). At the same time, a proposal for a complementary pre-school activity was sent to the child's guardian. If the need for a complementary activity ends during the school year, the place can be terminated via eVaca.
Enrolment for pre-primary education
Early childhood education and care that complements pre-primary education
Complementary early childhood education is organised in the same premises as pre-primary education. Opening hours are from 7.00-17.00. The need for extended hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) is agreed with the head of the unit.
Evening and day care services are also available for pre-school children.
Evening-time and round-the-clock care
The service value options for supplementary early childhood education and care are:
- Complementary early childhood education and care, up to 5 hours per day
- Complementary early childhood education and care, more than 5 hours per day
Supplementary early childhood education and care may also be provided on contract days of 10 or 15 days per month. The contract is valid for a minimum period of five (5) months. The fee is determined in accordance with the Early Childhood Education Customer Fee Act. Any change in service needs is agreed with the head of the unit. The change in service needs takes effect from the first day of the month.
Client fees for early childhood education and care and pre-primary education
For more information on pre-school and supplementary early childhood education, please contact the director of the Early Childhood Education and Care Unit or the Early Childhood Education and Care Customer Service.
Bilingual pre-primary education
Bilingual pre-primary education in Tampere is provided by the basic education services.
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