In Oulu, there are both municipal and private ECEC centres operating across four geographical areas. These centres provide early childhood education and care for children according to the needs of their families. Care may be full-time, part-time, or part-week. In addition, Oulu has ECEC centres that offer evening, night, and weekend care, as well as centres providing ECEC in multiple languages.
Group sizes vary according to age and special needs. The most common groups include children under the age of 3, children aged 3–5, and pre-primary education groups for 6-year-olds. ECEC centres are generally open from 6:00 to 18:00. The opening hours may vary between centres, as they are determined based on guardians’ care reservations.
Below, you will find all ECEC centres in Oulu listed in alphabetical order and by region. Each region has its own regional manager and service coordinator, whose contact details are provided under the region’s information. By clicking the name of a centre, you will be directed to that centre’s web page.