Independent childcare centres and EKIs

If you would like to open a daycare center, you must apply for an operating permit. All information on the required documents.

Services and offers

Investment cost support for day-care centres

If you would like to receive an investment cost subsidy for non-urban day care centres, you can submit an application.
Operating cost support for parent-child initiatives (EKI)

If you run a daycare centre as a parent-child initiative, you can receive financial support for your childcare places.
Reimbursement of fee reduction according to EKI-Plus

If your parent-child initiative receives benefits from the EKI funding model, you can apply for compensation for lost parental fees via EKI Plus.
Carrier selection process for daycare centre buildings

If you want to run a day-care centre as an operator, you can apply for a municipal building.
Staff approval for day care centres

If you would like to employ a specialist or supplementary pedagogical employee without a recognised qualification, you must apply for personnel approval.