Index adjustments to client fees for early childhood education and care confirmed
Index adjustments have been made to client fees for early childhood education and care and to the related income thresholds. From the beginning of August 2026, the maximum fee will be EUR 335 and the minimum EUR 32. If there is more than one child in a family, the fee for the family’s second child is at most 40% of the fee for the family’s first child, i.e. a maximum of EUR 134. The fee for the family’s next children is 20% of the fee charged for the youngest child.
Index adjustments to client fees and income thresholds are made every two years pursuant to the Act on Client Fees in Early Childhood Education and Care.
The client fees are determined based on the size and income of the family and the number of hours that a child participates in early childhood education and care.
The amount of the client fee is determined on the basis of the taxable earned income and capital income as well as tax-exempt income of the child, the child’s parent or other person who has custody of the child, and any other person living in the same household with the child’s parent or custodian.
The Act does not apply to early childhood education and care provided by private service providers.
Inquiries: Tarja Kahiluoto, Senior Ministerial Adviser, tel. +358 2953 30386
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Act on Client fees in Early Childhood Education and Care 1503/2016 (available only in Finnish and Swedish)
Client fees charged for early childhood education and care (Ministry of Education and Culture)