The atmosphere at daycare centre Kaniini is safe, warm and caring. For us, it is important to reserve plenty of time to encounter each child genuinely; to listen to them, to take account of their experiences and to provide them with intimacy, happiness and a safe lap to sit on. At Kaniini, the children participate in planning the daycare centre’s activities with the educators. The daycare centre’s small size allows each child and adult to familiarise with each other and makes us well capable of taking account of each child’s individual needs. At Kaniini, every child is provided with the opportunity to develop at their own pace.

During the day at daycare, children of different ages participate in instructed activities in small groups formed on the basis of the children’s stages of development. In addition, children of all ages spend time together during outdoor activities and play, for example. This enables children to learn from each other and siblings to spend time together at the daycare centre.

Our operation makes use of the numerous playgrounds, cultural sites and natural areas in the daycare centre’s vicinity. Musical activities and making music together are integral parts of our everyday operation. The children are taught to play instruments and to sing, and they are provided with musical knowledge in small groups formed on the basis of their stage of development. In addition to musical activities, we emphasise the children’s opportunity for long-lasting play. Joy and fun are essential parts of each day at Kaniini.