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Pikkuhelppi

Pikkuhelppi (A Tiny Hand) is a free child care assistance for families.

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Info about Pikkuhelppi

You can bring your child to Pikkuhelppi (A Tiny Hand) whenever you need child care assistance. You can also you can participate in the activities as a family. Pikkuhelppi is a service free of charge.

Registration

Book an appointment or request more information by calling the Pikkuhelppi appointment number: 040 186 2821

How does the child care assitance work?

Pikkuhelppi is available from Tuesday to Thursday, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. This free service is offered according to need, either for a child or for the whole family. Activities can take place wherever suits the family best, such as at home, at the parish centre, or at a playground.

Pikkuhelppi provides low-threshold support tailored to the needs of each family. This may include childcare assistance, a listening ear, or simply someone to spend time with. The family workers are there to support you, so please feel free to share your wishes and needs with them.

We respond to enquiries on weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, usually within the same day. When making a booking, you will agree on a suitable time for the Pikkuhelppi visit and provide your name and contact details. All information is treated confidentially and is stored only for the duration of the activity season.

Tutors

The tutors at Pikkuhelppi are childcare workers who have earned a vocational degree in early childhood education from the church.

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Early childhood education activity season

Our fall 2026 activities begin in August during week 33.
The exception is Pikkuhelppi, which starts in week 34.
Our spring 2027 activities begin in January during week 2 and end in June during week 24.
There are no weekly activities on public holidays or during vacation weeks 9 and 42.

Join us

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Pikkuhelppi (A Tiny Hand)

Tue 11.8.–Thu 17.12.2026

Pikkuhelppi is available Tuesday to Thursday between 1:30 pm and 4 pm. To book an appointment or request further information, please contact the booking number: 040 186 2821.

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Pikkuhelppi is available from Tuesday to Thursday, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. This free service is offered according to need, either for a child or for the whole family. Activities can take place wherever suits the family best, such as at home, at the parish centre, or at a playground.

Pikkuhelppi provides low-threshold support tailored to the needs of each family. This may include childcare assistance, a listening ear, or simply someone to spend time with. The family workers are there to support you, so please feel free to share your wishes and needs with them.

We respond to enquiries on weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, usually within the same day. When making a booking, you will agree on a suitable time for the Pikkuhelppi visit and provide your name and contact details. All information is treated confidentially and is stored only for the duration of the activity season.

Book an appointment or request more information by calling the Pikkuhelppi appointment number: 040 186 2821.

For more information

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    Early Childhood Education Team Leader

    Anu Toivonen

    Seinäjoki parish | Early childhood education, Education

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