Responsibility as a part of our practices

At Touhula, we continuously develop our early childhood education services. The quality of our operations is monitored through customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and pedagogical evaluation.

Touhula's sustainable development policy

Small steps towards big achievements

As a large network of daycare centres, we are committed to sustainable values and ways of working. The following principles guide our sustainability efforts.

Safety

Safety is always the first priority in our activities.

At Touhula, we are committed to using cleaning products that are safe for both children and the environment. We also place a strong emphasis on the safe handling of cleaning products. When working with chemicals, appropriate protective equipment is always used as part of safe working practices.

Environmental education

Environmental education is part of learning in all of our daycare centres.

Through environmental education, children learn skills that support a sustainable way of living. These practical skills include mindful consumption, reducing food waste, saving energy, and reducing waste through recycling, repairing and reusing items.

We plan and provide early childhood education in a way that takes account of sustainable development and the natural environment. Environmental education is a key element of our daycare centres’ annual plan, focusing on topics such as environmental protection and recycling.

Equality

We respect human rights, diversity and equality in all that we do.

In line with these themes, Touhula has made several commitments through its participation in the national sustainable development project, Sitoumus 2050. Among other issues, we have committed ourselves to action against bullying and the prevention of loneliness amongst children.

Responsible use of natural resources

Our practices support respect for the natural environment, recycling, the efficient use of energy and water, and the sustainable construction of daycare centres.

We see nature, urban environments and daycare yards as versatile learning environments where children can play, explore and learn while respecting the natural world. Together with children, we collect and sort waste and encourage thoughtful use of resources in everyday activities.

Our daycare buildings are constructed using M1-classified building materials that support good indoor air quality and are designed for long-term use.