WELCOME PARENTS CHILDREN DAYCARE IN TAPIOLA AND WESTEND CHILDREN'S SCHOOL QUESTIONS / ANSWERS LINKS CONTACT US RECRUITMENT Hours open: The Playschool was started for parents who need full time daycare. We are open from 07:30-17:30, 5 days per week, August 1 to June 30, 11 months per year. We are closed Finnish national holidays and sometimes early before a national holiday. We are closed extra days at Christmas time. DAYCARE When parents choose The Garden City Playschool for their child, it is important to understand how we operate since we are a day care center and an English school for young children. Philosophy: We focus on the growth and development of the whole child: emotional, social, physical, intellectual, cultural and morals/ethics. We believe that this happens through: Care, love, and understanding of the young child Dedication to the young child's total well-being Development of self-confidence Protection and guidance in the areas of health, safety and morals Promotion of positive social relations, manners and morals Development of friendships, tolerance and understanding of others Support for the child's home language and culture Nuturance of friendships, kindness and understanding of others We welcome children and families from all other countries and cultures. License: Garden City Playschool is licensed by the City of Espoo as required by Finnish daycare center laws governing the health, safety and well-being of the children. Laws require: accident insurance for the children, hygiene standards, a ratio of 1 adult for 7 children, ages 3-7, outside playtime everyday. Eligible parents receive government subsidies to reduce monthly fees. Early Registration: Please ask for a confirmed place in advance for your child. Enrollment: When you enroll your child, the enrollment time is for 11 months. We are open 11 months per year and we require your commitment for enrollment from August 1- June 30. If openings permit, your child is welcome to enroll mid-year as well. Staff: Our dedicated, qualified, international staff is a mixture of nationalities and training. All of our staff members are required to have first aid training and are trained as kindergarten/classroom teachers, nursery nurses or "sosionom", or assistants. We try to have at least one native English speaker with each children´s group. The children respond to the teacher/caregiver as a kind, compassionate, understanding guide and authority figure setting up the relationship for the daily care and trust needed to take care of and guide the young child. The children are happy at the playschool because we believe children learn by example. Our staff is happy, caring, kind and yet responsible, in charge of every child's well being. We believe that the adults structure the children's world taking into account interest and needs, children respond accordingly. Garden City Playschool | TAPIOLA and WESTEND | +358 (0) 46 878 4765