Early childhood education

Accessibility of daycare facilities and realisation of pedagogical objectives

The City of Helsinki’s daycare centres can easily be reached on foot or by public transport. The daycare facilities largely provide a good learning environment, but there is a lack of quiet spaces suitable for small groups, according to users.
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Employee well-being, retention and attraction in early childhood education and care

According to the city strategy, the city must improve working conditions and staff availability in early childhood education and care. The Education Division has taken many measures, but staff well-being, retention and attraction have deteriorated due to severe staff shortages.
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Achievement of the objectives of early childhood education and care

The objectives set for early childhood education and care (ECEC) in the City Strategy were achieved for the most part, but the staff shortage may undermine the achievement of the objectives in the future.
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