Pilke science-oriented daycare centre Väläys
Mon–Fri 6 – 18 (as necessary)
GroupsTähdenlennot tel. 040 450 6221
Pyrstötähdet tel. 040 457 0554
Pohjantähdet tel. 040 450 6417
Revontulet tel. 040 450 6416
Otavat tel. 040 450 6223
Pienet leijonat tel. 040 450 6223
The client fee is between €15 and €326 per month.
The fee is determined based on the value of the service voucher, which depends on the family size, income, and the child’s early childhood education hours.
Apply for a service voucher on the website of the City of Kuopio. 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.
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.
Pilke Väläys – A Science-Oriented Daycare in Saaristokaupunki
Pilke Science Daycare Väläys opened in August 2017 on Retiisikatu in Kuopio’s Saaristokaupunki. Väläys is a science-focused daycare providing early childhood education for children aged 0–5 years.
Exploration and Discovery for Little Scientists
Our science focus is embedded in the daycare’s pedagogical plan and is reflected in many aspects of daily life. Children have opportunities to explore different scientific fields and phenomena in depth. The nearby natural environment encourages curiosity and supports a deeper understanding of their surroundings, for example through regular excursions.
Our learning environments are designed to inspire and encourage exploration and experimentation. The daycare also has a dedicated science play area where little scientists can conduct experiments using tools such as pipettes, magnifying glasses, test tubes, microscopes, and light tables. Science education for children under three is based on sensory experiences, observation, curiosity, questioning, stories, and fairy tales.
Finnish as a Second Language
We also offer Finnish as a Second Language (S2) instruction. Children learn Finnish in a safe and supportive environment, while their home language and culture are respected. In everyday activities, we also communicate fluently in English.
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Wonder and Discovery
It is important to us that children at our science daycare learn to discover, experiment, and experience success through these activities. In planning our activities, we take into account each child’s own interests. Children are seen as active participants and are encouraged to influence daily life at the daycare. At the heart of everything we do is wonder and exploration alongside the child.
Children are encouraged to seek knowledge, think critically, and act independently. The adult’s role is to listen, support, and provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the child’s growth and development. Our key working methods include small-group activities, child observation, and project-based learning.
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At Pilke, we are driven by heart. Discover our values!
We believe that being driven by the heart is a force that can change the world. That’s why we approach every situation with a warm heart, creating a safe and welcoming environment around us.
We live the Heart Culture in our relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. We are pioneers in our field and continuously develop early childhood education & care and our own ways of working.
We create an environment of playfulness around us by nurturing a culture where we have fun, celebrate, and enjoy working in the Pilke family.
We are lifelong learners and dare to dream big. We are driven, embrace collaboration, and uplift one another in every situation as we move toward our shared goals.
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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
At Pilke, we understand that for children to enjoy learning, it has to become a part of life.
We are driven by heart. We want to see children develop their knowledge and skills, but most importantly, they develop into empathetic people with a heart for the world.
Please find for more information about our daycare centres and early childhood education and care!
Example of the daily routine at daycare
6–7
Daycare centre doors open. Welcome! We start the day with a hug and have a chat. Then we gradually start to play.
8–8.30
Breakfast
8.30–11
Small group activities indoors and outdoors.
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.
n. 14.00
Snack
14.30
Play, small group activities and outdoor activities.
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 Maiju Korpihalla
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.
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