Early childhood education

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How to apply

Here you will find all the necessary information regarding applying for early childhood education and an electronic application form.

Applying for early childhood education

Early childhood education units

Early childhood special education

Early childhood special education provides help and support in matters related to a child's growth and development.

Early special education

Early childhood education plan

The early childhood education plan of the City of Hamina is based on the principles of the Finnish National Board of Education's early childhood education plan and the Early Childhood Education Act.

Hamina early childhood education plan
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Hamina supplement

The acceptance of Hamina supplement applications has ended on 31 March 2026. Payment of the Hamina supplement ends on 31 July 2026.

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Early childhood education administration

Contact information for the early childhood education administration.

Early childhood education administration
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Assessment and development in early childhood education

Early childhood education evaluation and development are important factors in implementing high-quality early childhood education in Hamina.

Evaluation and development of early childhood education
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Kymenlaakso Family Center

The Kymenlaakso electronic family center tells you the nearest serving family center and open meeting places where you can meet other families with children.

Kymenlaakso Family Center
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Making a reminder

The service user has the opportunity to make a complaint about the early childhood education activities related to the quality of early childhood education or related treatment. The complaint must be made in writing.

Reminder about early childhood education activities