Kipinä is an international early childhood program that ignites “the spark” in children, aged 4 months to 6 years, to create a lifelong love of learning. Kipinä draws on a balanced, research-based curriculum that guides children entirely through play, Kipinä uses Finland's Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care but has globalised it for use in other countries by adding Focussed Instruction methodology and Executive Functioning Skills. Kipinä prepares kids for entry into all K-12 environments. The Kipinä curriculum covers the following key areas: Cognitive Development through Exploration and Play Relationships and Character Development Physical Development and WellnessAwareness Literacy, Communication and Language Numeracy Cultural Awareness and Diversity The Kipinä program includes a proprietary curriculum, weekly lesson plans for all ages 4 months to 6 years, as well as integrated skills sets and learning outcomes, extensive teacher resources, management software, and apps for parents and teachers. Kipinä has 42 preschools contracted in 14 countries, at different stages of operation. Working with partners and franchisees Kipinä plans to open 100 nurseries and preschools in the next 3 years.