Lahti English Kindergarten
Lahti English Kindergarten (LEK) has been highly recognized since 1970, for its excellent early childhood education and care. Every year around sixty-five children develop their English skills by hearing, speaking, and singing; while playing, creating art, and learning about the variety of English speaking cultures.
Groups
Your child’s first English enrichment experience begins at age 2 to 3 in the Junior Group. The group assists your child’s development of understanding of English, as the teachers immerse children by educating and responding only in English.
Children continue from the Junior group or start fresh in the Senior group usually at age 4 to 5. In the Senior group we provide a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment for children to grow as individuals and responsible members of our community .
This full-day preschool group provides educational activities for preschool children in an English speaking environment. The education is considered equivalent to preschool education in a public Finnish preschool. We recommend children who join this group have some English skills before enrolling.
The After-School group provides care and activities for preschoolers in an English speaking environment. Preschoolers come from Tiirismaa’s English classes but we also receive a few children from Onnelantie’s pre-school. Our full-day preschool group also participates in the activities with the after-school program.
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Children are placed in groups by age. Each group has scheduled daily and weekly activities, planned by our professional teachers. Some of the activities are done in small groups (8-10 children), to enable support for each child.
What makes Lahti English Kindergarten a good choice for your family? Is it on the list below or do you have other reasons?
1. Language immersion: We provide an environment where English is spoken throughout the day. This is beneficial for young children because it facilitates natural language acquisition, develops accurate pronunciation and accent, enhances cultural understanding, promotes cognitive benefits, boosts long-term fluency, and provides potential future academic advantages.
2. Qualified staff: We place a strong emphasis on recruiting the very best and most qualified staff. Qualified staff play a crucial role in creating a nurturing environment that promotes holistic development and sets the stage for future success.
3. Curriculum: We follow the same educational principles as other Finnish daycares, based on the National Curriculum Guidelines for Early Childhood (VASU). However, we provide the experience in English as well as incorporating the best elements of different educational systems from around the world.
4. Cultural diversity: We provide a global perspective which prepares children for a multicultural world. In addition to our many Finnish families and staff, we also have families and staff from many different cultural backgrounds. This provides a diverse and inclusive environment for children to learn and interact with peers and adults of various nationalities.
5. Long history as an association: We were established in 1970, by the Finnish American Association. In 1991 and we became independent from the Finnish American Association. Our association does not seek profit from its activities and all revenue is used to aid the children at the kindergarten. This may come in the form of purchasing of new materials, continuing staff development, facility improvements, funding of field trips, and providing cultural activities. ... See MoreSee Less
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After 25 years of service, our beloved Sirpa is #retiring from LEK. Here is a letter she wrote for everyone:
Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting. - Peter Pan
This is the end of the road in a long journey I started in 1998 as a substitute teacher here at Leikkikoulu. When I started I had no idea I would stay here for the next 25 years of my life. I have truly loved working here with so many amazing and lovely children. I have also had the pleasure of such talented coworkers who have become very dear friends. In my many years, so many bright, curious, and talented children have come thru the LEK doors and straight into my heart.
I have learned from the children so much; like to keep my eyes open and enjoy every moment. Now has come the time for me to relax and enjoy my retirement days.
But when the wind is right I might pop up like Mary Poppins.
Love you all,
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Enjoy your retirement, Sirpa! It is well-earned and deserved. 💕
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