Evaluation of the realisation of ECEC for children the age of three and under (2026-2027)

The evaluation produces information on how the objectives of early childhood education and care are being achieved, particularly in groups with children under the age of three. The evaluation is part of Karvi’s four-year evaluation plan and will be carried out during 2026–2027. The surveys will be conducted using the Valssi quality evaluation system for early childhood education and care in autumn 2026, and the evaluation report along with development recommendations will be published in late autumn 2027.

The evaluation data will be collected through surveys in October 2026. The respondents will include a sample consisting of

• leading municipal officials and experts in early childhood education and care,
• the management of private early childhood education and care providers,
• daycare centre directors, and
• staff in early childhood education and care in daycare centres and family daycare.

In addition, the evaluation will include surveys targeted at persons responsible for training and at the guardians of children in early childhood education and care.

More information about the evaluation is available by changing the language to Finnish or Swedish. If you need assistance or have any questions, you can contact Valssi customer service: valssi@karvi.fi