HoneyMonsters–LanguageimmersioninEspoo
A family-owned, non-profit language immersion kindergarten where your child learns English naturally through play and everyday life.
Founded in 1993
Trusted by families
120+
families trust us
30+
years of experience
2
kindergartens in Espoo
Latest news
Adventures in Wonderland delighted our children
Our Honey Monsters thoroughly enjoyed the Raatikko Dance Theatre performance Adventures in Wonderland. The colours, creativity and skill on stage made it a memorable outing for everyone. Thank you, Raatikko!
Read moreThank you for visiting us at the SyysMatti market
We took part in the SyysMatti autumn market around the cathedral hill in Espoo Centre on 19–20 September. At our stand on the Lagstad field we sold locally produced honey and baked goods, with all proceeds going to our kindergarten. The atmosphere was lovely and we had plenty of visitors, and a few rain showers didn't slow anyone down. Thank you to everyone who shopped and stopped by for a chat!
Read moreA sports day full of energy
Our sports day was a blast! The Honey Monsters children showed their energy and strength in every activity. Bravo to all our little athletes!
Read moreMore than a kindergarten
Honey Monsters offers full-day English language immersion early childhood education for children aged 3–7. In Keski-Espoo, we also have the Pikkuiset group for 2-year-olds in Finnish. Children usually start without any English and acquire the language naturally in everyday life. We also welcome families where English is one of the home languages, as long as the child speaks Finnish. The Kela private day care allowance covers a large part of the monthly fee.
Language immersion
Your child learns English naturally through everyday life and play – not from textbooks but through genuine interaction. We follow the immersion method (Early Total Immersion).
Committed staff
A skilled team, many of whom have worked with us for years. The association has funded language immersion training at the University of Vaasa for four of our staff members, and all permanent staff are offered long-term continuing training.
Owned by families
A non-profit supporting association – all funds go towards the children's wellbeing. We have been awarded the Social Enterprise mark. Families join the association when their child starts at the kindergarten.
High-quality early childhood education
Our activities are supervised by the City of Espoo. Social skills, emotional skills and humour are at the heart of everyday life. The Kela private day care allowance covers a large part of the monthly fee.
Music and dance
A weekly music play school led by a teacher from the Avonia Music Institute. Dance lessons led by Anu Raita (Pilates Atelje) are also available for an extra fee.
Pre-primary education and the Pikkuiset group
Pre-primary education in English following the Finnish pre-primary curriculum. After pre-primary education, children can apply for Espoo's bilingual school classes. In Keski-Espoo, we also have the Pikkuiset group for 2-year-olds in Finnish – language immersion starts at the age of 3.
Interested? Apply for a place now!
Places available at both of our kindergartens. No queuing fee.
Two kindergartens in Espoo
At both of our kindergartens, the children are divided into smaller groups by age.
Honey Monsters Olari
Places available now!Our Olari kindergarten has been the choice of many Espoo families since 1993. A small, homely setting with committed staff and low staff turnover. Places are available for children of all ages.
Honey Monsters Keski-Espoo
Places available now!Our Keski-Espoo kindergarten offers high-quality language immersion early childhood education in a central location. In the Pikkuiset group, 2-year-olds start in a Finnish-speaking group. Places are available now.
Kindergarten director: Iivi Kurki – iivi.kurki@honeymonsters.fi – tel. 010-2127212
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Our families' feedback speaks for itself
City of Espoo customer satisfaction survey
“We chose Honey Monsters for its immersion method (Early Total Immersion), but after three years we value everything else about Honey Monsters just as much: the high-quality learning environment, the kindergarten's values and its good sense of humour. We think it's brilliant and one of a kind.”
“When I bring my child to Honey Monsters in the morning, I sometimes stop to marvel at the calm atmosphere. It reminds me to be especially grateful that we chose Honey Monsters as our children's kindergarten.”
“For us, having the same carers year after year matters most – it clearly gives the children a sense of security. As parents, we have seen that a stable staff is best placed to develop the kindergarten from one year to the next. You can see it in everyday life at Honey Monsters every single day!”
“We are so happy that we chose Honey Monsters. Our child has learned English remarkably well, but the values and atmosphere were just as important to us.”
“The atmosphere at the kindergarten never fails to delight. The staff are warm and highly skilled, and the children are genuinely happy.”
“Having a stable staff has given our child a tremendous sense of security. Our child has developed socially and linguistically in an incredible way.”
“Honey Monsters is a place where children learn English naturally through play. Its values and sense of community make it truly unique.”
“A kindergarten run by a parents' association can be a warm, community-minded and flexible option that truly takes each child's needs into account.”
Join the Honey Monsters family
More than 120 families trust us. Get to know us and apply for a place for your child.
Honey Monsters in the news
“A pre-primary teacher who moved from Greece fell in love with an Espoo kindergarten – "This matches my ethics"”
“Bilingual education, especially in English, is more popular than ever.”
“A kindergarten run by a parents' association can be a warm, community-minded and flexible option that truly takes each child's needs into account.”
Questions and answers
Still have questions? Get in touch or apply directly!
We are happy to help. You can also call our kindergarten director, Iivi.