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Applying for early childhood education
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The earliest your child can start early childhood education is the beginning of the calendar month during which they turn nine months old.
The primary way to apply for early childhood education is via the Edlevo e-service, which requires you to use a strong authentication method to verify your identity.
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City of Helsinki, Education DivisionText edited by: City of Helsinki, Education Division
Updated: 7/4/2026