Happy Children Kindergarten

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About Us

We are a small, private daycare serving children aged 1 to 6 years. Ideally located in central Helsinki and surrounded by the natural beauty of Keskuspuisto, we provide children with year-
round opportunities to explore and enjoy Finland’s unique forest environment.

Our international setting fosters a creative, inclusive, and diverse learning experience for every child. We follow the Finnish Early Childhood Education curriculum which places strong emphasis on learning through play, supporting each child’s development in a holistic and engaging way.

Your child will have the opportunity to develop skills in both English and Finnish. As a predominantly English-speaking kindergarten with Finnish language enrichment, we support
bilingual development in a natural and engaging way.

We are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and secure in a nurturing, familiar environment supported by caring and attentive staff.

At Happy Children Kindergarten, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying. We
actively promote a culture of kindness, friendship, and mutual respect, helping children build
positive relationships and strong social skills.

Aims and Approach

Our goal is to support children in growing into physically and mentally healthy, and well-balanced individuals, equipped with essential life skills to thrive in their everyday environment.

We place strong emphasis on developing social skills, self-confidence, independence, and a genuine motivation for learning across all STEAM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
and Mathematics). Children’s learning is enriched through active participation, exploration, and meaningful interaction.

We implement a wide range of engaging indoor and outdoor activities that foster creativity and make everyday kindergarten life enjoyable. Regular outings—such as park visits, nature walks, and trips to local places of interest—offer valuable opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning. Our pedagogy includes promoting environmental responsibility by encouraging children to recycle and care for their surroundings.

Every child is unique and deserves high-quality care and education. Our dedicated educators ensure that each child’s individual needs are met, with learning goals identified early through the Early Childhood Education and Care Plan (VASU – varhaiskasvatussuunnitelma) and internal start-up discussion.

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Our facilities

Main Room

Our newly renovated interior is spacious, big windows for natural lights and high ceiling with excellent ventilation

Book Centre

Activity spaces are planned with comfort, interest, safety and creativity in mind, with many different playing and learning areas where children enjoy exploring.

Playground

Private playground exclusively for our daily use.

Gym

Colourful and well-equipped indoor gym.

Resting Room

Sleeping room to rest and relax comfortably

Hallway

Climbing frames and more play and learn stations.

Testimonials

Very friendly and professional staff! The staff is always keeping us updated about our child’s wellbeing and developments, and stay very on top of each child’s personal needs 🙂 We feel very safe leaving our child at the wonderful day care! Much recommended!
-Linda-
Our child started here in August. We have been very pleased with the service and care Helen and the team have provided! Small group, modern space, lots of activities and lovely staff! Lapsemme aloitti hoidossa elokuussa. Hän viihtyy erinomaisesti ja olemme olleet erittäin tyytyväisiä koko perhe. Mukavan pieni ryhmä, kivat tilat, paljon aktiviteetteja ja ihana henkilökunta.
– Pia-
Olemme olleet todella tyytyväisiä Happy Children päiväkotiin ja sen lämminhenkiseen ilmapiiriin. Lapsemme menee päiväkotiin aina iloisin mielin. Henkilökunta on ammattitaitoista, huolehtivaa ja monikulttuurinen ympäristö rikastuttaa lapsen arkea upealla tavalla. Kiitos koko tiimille arvokkaasta työstä!

We have been very happy with Happy Children daycare and its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our child always goes to daycare with joy. The staff is professional and caring, and the multicultural environment enriches our child’s daily life in a wonderful way. Thank you to the entire team for the valuable work you do!
-Niko-
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Happy Children Kindergarten in Helsinki. The staff are ncredibly caring, attentive, and create a warm, safe environment where children truly feel supported. The activities are engaging and well-balanced, helping children learn, grow, and enjoy their time every day. Our child was in the preschool group and benefited greatly from the supportive learning environment—successfully passing the entrance exam to a local school in Finland. We’re very grateful to the team and would highly recommend this kindergarten to other families.
-Maha-
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