In Akaa, Finland, a daycare center named Onni had to evacuate its children quickly due to a significant rodent infestation. This incident has been reported by Aamulehti, stating that the children were transferred to alternative premises as the presence of rats within the daycare became alarming. The daycare is part of the Norlandia chain, which provides early childhood education services to the city of Akaa.

According to Miia Kollin, the regional director of Norlandia, the rat issue has been an ongoing concern since the week leading up to Christmas. Initially, pest control measures were implemented, but reports of rats re-emerging prompted more intensive action in the past week. Parents were first notified about the rodent problem on February 4, when the daycare director, Markus Lahermaa, indicated that individual rodents had been found in two separate areas, but did not explicitly mention the rats in initial communications.

The situation escalated over the weekend, leading to the abrupt decision to evacuate the facility. This scenario reflects the broader challenges faced by urban daycares in managing pest control while ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The response to this crisis has raised concerns among parents and highlights the importance of timely and transparent communication from daycare management during health and safety issues.