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Pilke Playschool Lehtisaari

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Groups and Opening hours
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Mon–Fri from 7 am to 5 pm (as necessary)

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Fairies tel. 040 4571 444
Unicorns tel. 040 3533 750
Dragons tel. 040 3546 542
Phoenixes tel. 040 4571 445

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Fees

The price of a day-care centre is affected by the private care allowance granted by Kela. The client fee is reduced by a possible income-related care supplement, check Kela’s new income limits here. After the subsidies you receive, our customer fee is between 49,15 – 375€ per month.

For the Kela calculator, ask the day-care centre manager for the total amount of the day-care fee and other additional information.

Read more about private childcare subsidies here!

Sibling discount €150. Our daycare offers free 4-hour early childhood education for 5-year-olds, and the City of Helsinki subsidises families with 5-year-olds with €160 per month. For more information, please contact the director of the day care centre.

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Application

If you wish your child to receive a place in early childhood education and care at Playschool Lehtisaari, please fill Pilke’s daycare application form.

You can apply at any time, and you can get started quickly!

Fill in and submit the application form. No attachments are required and the application is not yet binding. You can also queue your application for a day care.

You will be contacted within 2 working days and we will agree on how to proceed.

Apply now!
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Daisy Family

Daisy is our communication and information channel between home and daycare. We use Daisy to communicate, for example, about events and news from the daycare.

Families use Daisy to send us information such as childcare bookings and absence notifications.

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Pilke Playschool Lehtisaari experiences success every day - in English

Pilke Playschool Lehtisaari (formerly Taikasaari) is a warm, multicultural daycare located in the beautiful Lehtisaari, by the sea and forest, close to playgrounds and cultural attractions.

We offer English-language early childhood education and support Finnish language learning in our bilingual groups and language clubs.

Pilke Playschool Lehtisaari - Näin löydät meille!
Papinpöydänkuja 4
00340 HELSINKI Suomi
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Greetings from the Manager of Playschool Lehtisaari!

Dear Families, welcome to Pilke Playschool Lehtisaari in the heart of Helsinki!


I am Maria and I have a master’s degree in educational leadership, a master’s degree in early childhood education, a diploma in social services and certificates in Reggio Emilia and Montessori methodologies and I am thrilled to extend this warm and personal greeting to you on behalf of our dedicated team. I have been working in early childhood education all my life, as a bilingual kindergarten teacher, and playschool manager. I have lived and worked in many fantastic places like USA, Canada, UK and now Finland!


I am the manager of this wonderful daycare, and I consider it both, a privilege, and a joy to be a part of this vibrant, caring, and multicultural community. Our daycare is not just a place where children come to learn; it's a second home, a place of growth, exploration, and smiles.


We are an English Language playschool, and our work community is a close-knit family, bound by a shared passion for early childhood education. We feel a sense of togetherness and purpose every day as we guide, nurture, and support our little ones on their unique learning journeys.


A good day in our kindergarten is one filled with curiosity and laughter, where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. We cherish the individuality of each child and tailor our approach to meet their specific needs and interests.


What sets our daycare apart is the spirit of inclusivity, cooperation, and a commitment to the principles of the Helsinki ECEC curriculum. These values are not just words on paper; they are woven into the fabric of our daily lives.


One of the things we love to do with our children is to embark on exciting journeys of discovery. We encourage exploration and creativity through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and collaborative projects. Our aim is to nurture their natural curiosity and foster a love for learning.


Families who choose our daycare appreciate the strong sense of community and the supportive environment we provide. They have peace of mind, knowing that their children are in capable and caring hands.


But there's something more that's truly special about our daycare. It's the little moments - a child's first step, a shared story, the sparkle in their eyes when they grasp a new concept - that make our hearts swell with pride and joy. It's the sense of wonder that fills the air, reminding us of the magic of childhood.


So, if you're looking for a daycare centre that values your child's individuality, where they can explore, learn, and grow in a warm and inclusive environment, you've found it. We're not just educators; we're partners on this incredible journey of early childhood education. I invite you to explore our daycare and discover why it's more than a place of learning - it's a place of love and belonging. We can't wait to welcome your family into our community.

Close cooperation with parents

The world is a wonderful place that we explore and examine with our children every day. We encourage children to ask questions, explore and share what they learn with others. We help them to build knowledge and skills and develop a positive attitude to lifelong learning through exploration, play, music, imagination, crafts, stories and physical activity.

Our daycare provides an excellent platform to do this in an environment that daycares diversity and encourages cultural awareness, where each child is treated as a unique, valuable individual.

For us, smooth communication and cooperation with carers is of paramount importance, and we organise several events each year to involve families in the day-to-day life of the daycare

Diverse learning environments


As well as spacious play areas, our daycare has a gym, a music room and an exploration play area where little professors can conduct their investigations with pipettes, magnifying glasses, test tubes, magnifying glasses and other exciting equipment.

We enjoy outdoor activities and make good use of the nursery environment. We spend lots of fun times playing outside, going on excursions and visiting parks, the library and various events. Welcome to Playschool Lehtisaari!

 

The daily little moments are truly special for us!

This is what our customers say about Pilke Playschool Lehtisaari

Our families appreciate the strong sense of community and the supportive environment we provide in our daycare. English language, the cultural diversity and warm atmosphere are important reasons for many families to choose us.
"The teachers all have a very special relationship with each child, and they really do care."
"A small daycare center, they have warm-hearted babysitters/teachers, wonderful families with children, nice interiors, and they do excursions in the nearby surroundings."
"Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, internationality, and good music and art education."

Our customers have rated us

"One really can feel the positive feeling" is the most common feedback we receive from the parents. This is evident year after year in both our customer and personnel satisfaction survey results in Pilke Playschool Lehtisaari.
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4,8/5

Pilke daycare centre customer satisfaction survey, 2024: “I am satisfied with the early childhood education and care of my child” (on a scale of 1 to 5 where 5 means best).

Visit our day-care centre to learn more!

Please contact and visit us to take a peek at the facilities and see the daily routine and activities at the day-care centre; We will get to know each other, answer your questions, and explain how to apply for and start day-care.

Or you can always send the Pilke application form. We will get back to you in 2 days, and arrange a tour!

Care and education, hand in hand

Our task is to create conditions in which children can not only learn facts and skills, but also prepare to face the big wide world with heart and kindness.

Please find for more information about our daycare centres and early childhood education and care!

Example of the daily routine at daycare

The daycare centre schedule is always designed based on its size and objectives. This routine is a general example of a day at daycare. The daycare centre manager provides further information on the routine of your daycare centre.
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6–7

Daycare centre doors open. Welcome! We start the day with a hug and have a chat. Then we gradually start to play.

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8–8.30

Breakfast

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8.30–11

Small group activities indoors and outdoors.

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n. 11.15

Lunch, followed by a rest. Some of the children sleep or rest while the others go outside. After the rest, it’s time for quiet play and activities.

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n. 14.00

Snack

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14.30

Play, small group activities and outdoor activities.

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17–18

The daycare centre doors close. Thank you for today and see you tomorrow!

Welcome to our daycare center!

You can fill out a daycare application at any time. The application is not binding. We will contact you within 2 working days.

Apply for Pilke daycare!

Would you like to apply for a daycare place?

You can fill out an application quickly and easily online, and applications are not binding. You can also apply to be put on a waiting list for a daycare centre. We will contact you within 2 working days and agree on what to do next.

Manager Maria Kajanus Lopez

I will be happy to answer any questions regarding our day-care centre; introduction visits, availability, applications, customer agreements and their amendments, invoicing, customer feedback, and so on.


I invite you to explore our daycare and discover why it’s more than a place of learning – it’s a place of love and belonging. We can’t wait to welcome your family into our community.