Touhula Seaside in Espoo and Touhula Star Academy in Tampere will operate under Sunshine Early Learning Centre brand starting on 1 August 2026. Touhula and Sunshine are both part of AcadeMedia, the largest education group in Northern Europe.
Founded in 2014, Sunshine Early Learning Centre is an early childhood education provider known in Tampere for its international atmosphere and high-quality English-language early education.
“By bringing Touhula’s English-language daycare centres under Sunshine Early Learning Centre, we are combining the long-standing expertise of both brands in English-language early education. This enables us to support our international families and employees with the best possible practices,” says Kaisa Ilola, Managing Director of Touhula and Sunshine Early Learning Centre.
Sunshine Early Learning Centre has systematically developed children’s language learning. The daycares have a strongly international community and an environment where children learn English naturally.
“At Sunshine our goal is to help children develop strong language skills and good social abilities. We welcome families from different cultures with warmth and professionalism,” says Jenni Lenihan, Business Director and Founder of Sunshine Early Learning Centre.
The transition of the daycare centres to the Sunshine brand will take place gradually during autumn 2026. Sunshine’s pedagogical materials and operating models will be introduced at Touhula Seaside and Star Academy. These support children’s language learning and a multicultural learning environment.
Touhula Seaside International
Touhula Seaside International is an English-speaking daycare centre in Keilaniemi, Espoo, where children grow and learn in a safe, joyful, and internationally minded environment. English is a natural part of everyday life through play, songs, conversations, and collaborative projects. Our experienced international educators ensure clear and open communication with families while following the high standards of Finnish early childhood education and care, which are recognised and respected worldwide.
Daycare Manager: Sirpa Lassila, tel. 010 325 8626 / sirpa.lassila@touhula.fi
Touhula Star Academy
Touhula Star Academy Tampere is an international, English-speaking daycare centre ideally located in Amuri, near the Pyynikki area. At Touhula Star Academy, children are encouraged to be children: to play, explore, and interact with one another in both English and Finnish. We also offer a wide range of fun, engaging, and diverse learning opportunities that support each child’s growth and development.
Daycare Manager: Tiina Holma, tel. 010 325 8780 / tiina.holma@touhula.fi