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This research describes, analyses and interprets the kind of learning environment the Pikkukaupunki-play creates in the Vironniemi kindergarten. The research is focused on the ways in which the kindergarten staff plays a role in the planning and constructing of a pedagogically ambitious environment. Additionally, the staff’s own views of themselves as being both the educators, as well as part-takers in the play is being examined. The theoretical framework is constructed of theories from play pedagogy and creative learning environment. It is a kvalitative case study where the empirical data is formed by interviews of eight (8) children and the answers from a survey for the staff. Observing (two visits), and the notes from the visits were also used as a research method. Said information from the survey was compared to the data gathered from the interviews of the children: were the views similar or might it be that the children’s views weren’t supportive of those of the adults? The use of the notes from the journal weren’t of much use – they were only used twice in the summarization of the results. The Pikkukaupunki-play showed itself to be a creative learning environment. The physical state of the play, the structure and the educators’ decisions guide children to social interaction. Educators have the ability to guide the play using improvisation and their own role in the play, although their own role in the play should be specified in regards to the manner of speech suitable for the role. The involvement and agency which the educators emphasized weren’t prominent in some classes, as seen through the observations. In the future, educators should consider the involvement of children especially in regards to the physical state, and how the children may be involved in the forming of rules and composing of the office. As the play already supports creative learning, Pikkukaupunki-play could also motivate the children’s own operability.