Our educational approach
At Sunshine Early Learning Centre, our early childhood education and care is based on the Finnish National Core Curriculum. This ensures high-quality, research-based pedagogy that supports children’s development, learning, and wellbeing.
In our international daycare centres in Tampere and Espoo, children learn in a bilingual environment where English and Finnish are a natural part of everyday life.
Play-based learning at the heart of everything we do
Play is the most important way children learn. At Sunshine, we use play-based learning as the key method for all teaching and activities.
Through play, children develop essential skills in:
language and communication
mathematical thinking
environmental awareness
early technology skills
creative expression
social and emotional skills
Children learn most effectively when they are active and engaged. That is why our days include plenty of opportunities to play, move, explore, and create.
Learning through real-life experiences
At Sunshine, learning is not divided into separate subjects. Instead, we combine different learning areas into meaningful, everyday experiences.
For example, a simple forest trip can include:
counting and measuring (mathematical thinking)
exploring nature (environmental education)
learning new words (language development)
practising cooperation (social skills)
This integrated way of learning helps children build not only knowledge, but also skills, attitudes, and confidence that support lifelong learning.
Building a strong foundation for lifelong learning
Our goal is to give every child the best possible start – not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.
Children leave Sunshine with:
curiosity and joy of learning
confidence in communication
strong social and emotional skills
meaningful friendships
readiness for future education.
Apply for daycare at Sunshine
Looking for an English-speaking daycare for your child? Send us an application, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your family’s needs, arrange a visit, and help you get to know everyday life at Sunshine.