At LILLIPODS®, we are guided by five core values that support your child’s growth and well-being. We believe every child deserves a safe and playful start in life, where they feel happy, cared for, and free to explore.
LILLIPODS® Educational Values
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The Right to Safe and Playful Childhood
We protect childhood as a time for joy, exploration, and imagination. At LILLIPODS, play is not a luxury—it is a right, and we nurture it as the most powerful path to learning for children.
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Caring for the World and One Another
We want to raise future citizens from the start. By nurturing empathy, equity, and environmental responsibility, we equip children to shape a kinder, more just world.
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Love for Learning
We do not just focus on school readiness—we nurture life readiness, too. By turning curiosity into courage and learning into a lifelong journey, we ignite the fire that fuels future innovators and thinkers.
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Empowering Every Child
We believe every child deserves to be heard, respected, and trusted as an active participant in their own growth—we make this non-negotiable at LILLIPODS.
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A Community of Trust and Appreciation
At LILLIPODS, we lead by example, building a culture where transparency, inclusion, and shared power are not aspirations—they are our daily practice. We believe everyone belongs, everyone contributes, and everyone matters.
Why the Finnish Early Education model is famous
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Consistently High PISA Rankings
Finland’s students regularly rank among the top in the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), and this success is often traced back to their strong early childhood foundation.
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Global Benchmark for Progressive Education
Educators and policymakers worldwide look to Finland for its innovative, evidence-based practices in early learning, which emphasize wellbeing over testing.
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Non-Competitive, Low-Stress Approach
Finnish early education avoids high-stakes testing and academic pressure. Children don’t even start formal schooling until age 7, which challenges the global norm and garners attention.
Why is it good for children
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Play-Based Learning
Play is seen as essential—not a break from learning, but the primary method of learning.
Children develop creativity, collaboration, emotional regulation, and problem-solving through guided and free play.
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Holistic Child Development
Focus is on developing the whole child: cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.
Emphasis is placed on self-expression, empathy, and building healthy relationships—not just academic skills.
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Individualized Learning
Teachers tailor activities to each child's pace, interests, and needs.
This fosters confidence and a love for learning rather than fear of failure.
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Qualified Teachers
Teacher’s role is emphasizes and that is why emphasis is put on teacher training
This ensures consistent, high-quality care and education.
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Strong Outdoor & Nature Connection
Children spend a lot of time outdoors, regardless of weather.
This promotes physical health, resilience, and environmental awareness.
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Trust-Based System
There’s minimal bureaucracy. Teachers are trusted to do their jobs without excessive oversight, which fosters innovation and responsiveness.
LILLIPODS® Subjects
At LILLIPODS Preschools, each subject is designed to support children's learning and development through teacher-led activities that promote curiosity, creativity, and academic skills.
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Language
Language skills help children build vocabulary, understand sounds, and communicate better. At LILLIPODS, we make language fun through interactive activities like storytime with props, singing songs and rhymes, and encouraging conversation. We also use picture books with textures and sounds to make learning language an exciting experience.
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Numeracy
Early math focuses on numbers, shapes, and patterns. We teach math in playful ways, like counting objects, going on shape hunts, and building patterns with toys or snacks. Children enjoy puzzles and sorting blocks by size, color, or shape, making math fun and interactive at LILLIPODS.
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Science & Environment
Science and environmental education help children explore the world around them. We take nature walks, engage in water play, and conduct simple experiments to teach about nature and how things work. At LILLIPODS, children can explore gardens, watch seeds grow, and experience science firsthand.
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Socio-Emotional Skills
Learning how to manage emotions, share, and communicate effectively is an essential part of development. We practice these skills through role-playing, feelings charts, and group activities. Children use storybooks and puppet shows to understand emotions in a safe and fun way.
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Physical Education (P.E.)
Physical education helps children develop motor skills and coordination through active play. At LILLIPODS, we create obstacle courses, play movement games like “Simon Says” and “Freeze Dance,” and encourage children to imitate animal movements. Our outdoor spaces with slides, tunnels, and open areas provide plenty of opportunities for running, jumping, and dancing.
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Arts & Culture
Creativity and self-expression are fostered through art, music, and performance. We encourage children to engage in creative art projects, explore music and dance, and learn about different cultures through storytelling. Our children enjoy painting, making collages, and participating in group music activities like drumming and singing.
A day at LILLIPODS® Preschools
A typical day at LILLIPODS® Preschools
Please note that daily schedules and subjects can vary at each local LILLIPODS® preschool. The following is a typical example.
What Are the Benefits of LILLIPODS® Education
for Your Child?
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At Lillipods, learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends like other preschools. Our flexible, full-day model—including our enriching after-school club—ensures continuity of learning and care from morning to late afternoon. Inspired by Finland’s world-renowned Education Care model, we see every caregiving moment as an opportunity for connection, discovery, and joy. Every interaction between child and teacher becomes a meaningful part of your child’s learning story.
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Our curriculum—rooted in Finnish early education excellence and informed by global best practices—nurtures the whole child. From emotional resilience to strong language and math foundations, children are taught to shine socially and succeed academically.
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We prepare children for more than just the next classroom—we prepare them for the world. While academic readiness is key, we go further by cultivating emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a lifelong love of learning. At Lillipods, we intentionally reduce the pressures of academic testing and focus on building resilience, confidence, and joy—qualities proven to lead to long-term success in both school and beyond.
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Did you know Finland ranks among the world’s top non-native English-speaking countries? At Lillipods, children learn English the same way Finnish kids do: through immersive, play-based experiences that build real-world language skills. Our English lessons are seamlessly embedded into daily activities, making language learning natural, engaging, and incredibly effective—especially in the early years.
LILLIPODS® Teachers
Finnish-Inspired Teaching
Our teachers and staff are trained in the renowned principles and approaches of Finland's Early Childhood Education.
Continuous Professional Growth
The LILLIPODS Teacher Training Program helps all educators continuously develop their teaching skills. When a teacher completes the program, they'll receive a certification, showing their commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Consistent Quality Assurance
All LILLIPODS preschools undergo continuous assessment by Lillipods HQ to maintain high standards.