Pilke nature-oriented daycare centre Jokilaiva

Pilke daycare centre Jokilaiva is located in Ahjo, surrounded by good transport connections and outdoor activities. The day care centre offers high-quality, child-oriented early childhood education and pre-school education for children aged 0-6. We also offer children the possibility of Finnish as a second language (S2) education.

Outdoors in all weathers

Jokilaiva  is a nature-oriented daycare centre where children learn a positive attitude towards nature and a sustainable lifestyle. The daycare offers plenty of outdoor activities, regardless of the weather. The activities focus on exploring and wondering about different natural phenomena, regular hiking and outdoor activities.

The forest is a good playground for children, with almost unlimited ideas and opportunities for play, movement and creativity. Experiences of nature as a child and adolescent have a significant impact throughout human life. Nature provides a rich and stimulating environment for children to move and learn.

Diversified activities in line with the early childhood education and care plan

Of course, we also offer other varied activities such as singing sessions, theatre performances, arts and crafts and painting sessions, not to mention rest periods. The pedagogy of everyday life is present in every moment of the nursery. It is about stopping together and wondering about things; counting peas in the salad and playing with colours while painting. We cherish every unhurried moment we get to spend talking, playing and goofing off; exploring the world together.