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Construction of a shaded area in the yard of the Lepola daycare centre and inspection of shaded areas in the yards of other daycare centres in Tuusula

Initiative done  Initiative type Council initiatives Initiative author Emmi Sirniö Initiative status Processed

The number of skin cancers in Finland is constantly rising, and melanoma is being diagnosed more and more frequently in young adults. Known risk factors for melanoma include repeated sunburn, especially during adolescence, while the risk of other skin cancers is increased by the total amount of UV radiation the skin is exposed to.

For example, according to the guidelines of the Health Library, which are compiled by experts and based on national treatment recommendations produced by the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim and medical handbooks published by Kustannus Oy Duodecim, the skin of babies and toddlers under the age of 2 should not be exposed to strong sunlight. The recommendation is that if you have to be outside with your baby between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., stay in the shade. In addition, for children of playing age, the recommendation is not to take your child out in the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and to favour shady play areas.

However, it is impossible to implement these guidelines at the Lepola daycare centre, as there is no shade at all in the daycare centre’s yard, either on the large or small side, during the day. Children’s skin burns more easily than adults’ skin because it is thinner and its protective mechanisms are not yet fully developed. The safety and well-being of children is important, and the municipality should respond quickly to such shortcomings in children’s everyday environment.

With this initiative, we want the municipality to build a shaded area in the playground of the Lepola daycare centre in Jokela (for both younger and older children) where children can play safely in the summer, protected from the sun. We also want the municipality to inspect the playgrounds of all daycare centres and ensure that children have the opportunity to play in the shade.

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Processing stages

  • Council  §88: To be prepared by the municipal executive committee 
  • Management team  Growth and environment - area of responsibility to be prepared 
  • Technical Committee  §155: Proposal to the municipal executive committee and further to the council 
  • Municipal council  §185: Proposal to the council 
  • Council  §76: Initiative discussed 

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