Evaluation of the realisation of ECEC for children under the age of three

This evaluation will be conducted to examine how ECEC for children under the age of three is realised in Finland. The previous evaluations implemented by FINEEC have indicated shortcomings in the pedagogy for children under the age of three. According to the results, the objectives set for e.g., play pedagogy, art education, linguistically rich interaction or activities encouraging exploration are not in all respects realised in ECEC for young children. Thus, several recent national experiments have focused on children over the age of three. At the same time, the active measures taken to increase the level of participation have also increased the proportion of children under the age of three in ECEC. The evaluation supports comprehensive development of ECEC by producing information on the current state of ECEC for the youngest children.

The evaluation will take place between 2026 and 2027 and the site will be updated as the evaluation progresses.