A joyful, confident start to learning

Where children are respected as individuals, guided by highly trained teachers, and supported to grow with curiosity, kindness, and confidence.

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Trusted By Parents, Every Day

Parents choose Kipinä because they want more than promises. They want to know their child is safe, cared for, and genuinely learning. And they want to see it, not guess it. Across our global network, families consistently rate Kipinä highly for:  safety and wellbeing, respectful care, learning and development, clear communication. This trust is earned through structure, training, and transparency - not marketing. 

98% rate their Kipinä Good to Amazing

93% endorse very high cleanliness    & hygiene

98% agree their child is treated with respect

98% feel their child is safe at Kipinä

More than care. A foundation for life.

FOR YOUR CHILD
  • A warm, secure environment where curiosity is encouraged
  • Learning that builds real skills; social, emotional, and cognitive
  • Character development woven into everyday experiences
  • A confident transition to primary school
FOR YOUR FAMILY
  • Highly trained, supported teachers
  • Clear routines and thoughtful structure
  • Regular, meaningful updates on your child’s progress
  • A partnership between school and home

Rooted in Finland but adapted for today’s families

Finland is widely recognised for its thoughtful, child-centred approach to early education. Kipinä begins there -with respect for childhood, trust in teachers, and learning through meaningful experiences.

We then build further, adding: clear learning pathways, intentional character development and tools that help parents stay informed and involved.

The result is a balanced approach: playful and warm, yet purposeful and structured.

You don’t have to wonder how your child is doing - you can see it

Through the Kipinä Parent App, families stay connected to everyday life at school. Parents receive: regular learning and development updates, photos and classroom moments, insights into skills being developed. It’s not about constant monitoring -it’s about confidence and trust. We prepare your child for easy entry into any big school.

A clear path from early years to school readiness

Children develop at different speeds, but they thrive when learning follows a thoughtful structure.

Kipinä’s programme supports children from infancy through the preschool years, balancing:

  • free play and guided learning

  • creativity and routine

  • independence and collaboration

Each stage builds naturally toward confidence, resilience, and readiness for the next step.

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Quality that's supported, not improvised

Behind every Kipinä classroom is a professional system.

Our teachers are trained and supported through structured development pathways, beginning with certification in Finnish pedagogy through our university partner, Hamk (Finland). Our schools operate within clear quality frameworks. This ensures children receive consistent, high-quality care - not just in one classroom, but across our network.

We work in alignment with recognised early-years organisations and professional bodies to ensure standards remain high as we grow.

Our Professional Memberships

OMEP

OMEP is an international non–governmental and non-profit organisation with Consultative Status at the United Nations and UNESCO.

EARLY YEARS ALLIANCE

The Early Years Alliance is the largest and most representative early years membership organisation in England.

CE  INTERNATIONAL

With UN consultative status, CE International provides input on key education proposals, universal charters, and global goals.

Fun, Guided Learning

Give your child an awesome preschool experience full of play, joy and loving care.

Meet our President of Global Education, Jeannine Laubner - a fourth-generation educator with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development certification.

A global community, grounded in local care

Kipinä schools operate across multiple countries and cultures, united by a shared standard and adapted thoughtfully to each local community.

Families value the reassurance of being part of an established international network, while still feeling the warmth of a local school that knows their child personally.

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 #1 Enhanced Finland kindergarten curriculum and program designed, developed and tested in more than 15 countries with kids from over 100 nationalities 

For partners who care about quality at scale

Kipinä partners with experienced operators, educators, and institutions who share a long-term commitment to early childhood education.

Our partnership model provides:

  • a proven early-years operating system

  • teacher training and certification pathways

  • learning visibility and quality assurance tools

  • support for localisation without dilution

We grow carefully, protecting quality as we expand.

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