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We offer families early childhood education in daycare centres, family daycare facilities and open daycare activities according to family needs. Vaasa is a pioneer of Swedish immersion education. Early childhood education is also offered in English. Basic art education is offered in seven different artistic disciplines, and children and adolescents can be active in clubs, camps and free family sports. There are over 80 playgrounds in the city, which are fun meeting and recreation grounds for all ages!

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9.1.2026

Vaasa has been awarded UNICEF’s Child-Friendly Municipality recognition

UNICEF Finland has recognised the City of Vaasa as a Child-Friendly Municipality.

7.1.2026

The first ice rinks have opened in Huutoniemi, Variska and Vöyrinkaupunki

The first ice rinks have opened in Vaasa. The ice rinks in Huutoniemi, Variska and Vöyrinkaupunki were opened on Wednesday 7 January.

22.12.2025

School registration opens up 19.1.2026

The registration for the first grade in the basic education as well as the registration for the morning and afternoon care begins on 19.1 2026. Both are done...

16.12.2025

Criteria for granting a daycare place have been confirmed

The Board of Basic Education approved the criteria for allocating a place in early childhood education and care at its meeting on 3 December 2025.

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