Welcome to ICEC Kindergarten – Greetings from the Head of Kindergarten.

“I am Mariangela Bizzo and starting from August I will be managing the Pilke ICEC unit in Kauniainen. I hold a master’s degree in education from Italy and I graduated in Finland with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, specializing in early childhood education. In 2006 I started working in English speaking daycares, which belong nowadays to the Pilke family. I joined Pilke in 2016 and have been enriching my experience as an educator and manager in bilingual units (Finnish-English). 

I believe that as early childhood educators we carry the delicate responsibility of setting children’s first social experiences. Through our example and guidance children learn how to build meaningful and respectful relationships in life. Creating a playful and safe environment, both physical and emotional, builds the basis for successful learning processes. In our new Pilke ICEC unit this will be reinforced by an international atmosphere, where children will learn that difference is a value and a strength. During my years in daycare, I have been teaching children the motto “Everyone is different and special”. I wish this to be the spirit guiding our new unit. Looking forward to meeting you and your children soon!”