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We offer families early childhood education in daycare centres, family daycare facilities and open daycare activities according to family needs. Vaasa is a pioneer of Swedish immersion education. Early childhood education is also offered in English. Basic art education is offered in seven different artistic disciplines, and children and adolescents can be active in clubs, camps and free family sports. There are over 80 playgrounds in the city, which are fun meeting and recreation grounds for all ages!

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6.6.2025

Sheep return to Vaasa’s meadows for the summer

These popular summer workers are back in action. This summer, the sheep will be working in Gerby’s Omenapuupuisto Park and opposite the Old Vaasa ruins.

Five sheep eating grass on a green meadow in a wooded area.
30.5.2025

Merikaarto to get new daycare premises in January 2026

New early childhood education and care (ECEC) premises will be built near Merikaarto School in Vaasa this year. The new daycare unit will be completed in...

23.5.2025

Plots for detached houses available to apply for in Teeriniemi

The City of Vaasa is offering thirteen plots for detached houses for application in the Teeriniemi area, on Kirjosieponkatu. The application period is from 16...

22.5.2025

LukuBattle reading challenge attracted hundreds of pupils: ‘60% of participants now read more’

The LukuBattle reading challenge, organised in schools across Vaasa, inspired hundreds of pupils to pick up a book. The challenge was part of the broader Lukeva...