Älvskolan in Gunnarsbyn is a pleasant school beautifully situated in the Råne River valley, about 4 miles from Boden.
Welcome to the small village school with big opportunities!…
In Boden, we invest in our youngest citizens. Until 2025, SEK 250 million will be spent on building four new preschools – the largest dedicated investment in children and youth in the municipality’s history. Here you will find a welcoming preschool environment shaped by sustainability, community and modern pedagogy.
Preschool in Sweden is an educational environment for children aged 1–5. It is not only childcare but an early-learning setting based on a national curriculum. Children learn through play, creativity, social interaction, and exploration, supported by trained educators.
Boden’s preschools emphasise sustainability, community and child‑centered learning. Educators see each child as an individual and create a safe and stimulating environment where children can grow, develop confidence, and gain early knowledge through play.
All preschools serve breakfast, lunch and snacks, and all materials used in daily activities are provided by the preschool, including books, crayons, art supplies and, when relevant, digital tools. Diapers used during the day are also supplied by the preschool. Families only need to provide clothing suitable for indoor and outdoor play.
All municipal preschools have access to support from special educators within the central student health organisation.
Opening hours for municipal preschools are Monday–Friday, 06:00–18:30.
You can contact us and we will help you with the application process. Families who have not yet registered their address in Boden may still receive an offer for a preschool placement, but must provide proof of housing in Boden (such as a rental contract or purchase agreement).
Preschool placements generally have a queue time of up to four months, although it may be faster depending on availability.
The cost of a preschool place is based on a percentage of the family’s income, with a national maximum cap. The current income ceiling is SEK 52,410 per month. The maximum fee for preschool is 3% of this income ceiling.
All municipal preschools have access to support from special educators within the central student health organisation.
The number of hours a child receives at preschool depends on the family’s situation:
• Working – If both guardians work, preschool hours are based on work schedules.
• Studying – If one or both guardians study, hours are based on study/work schedules.
• Job seeking – Registered job seekers with children aged 1–3 are entitled to 15 hours per week. From the autumn term of the year the child turns 3, all children are entitled to 15 free hours per week regardless of the guardian’s employment situation.
• Parental leave – When at home with a younger sibling, children may attend 15 hours per week.
All children in Sweden are entitled to free preschool from the autumn of the year they turn 3. This includes:
• 15 hours per week
• Lunch provided
• Following the school year schedule (holidays are free from preschool)
Families who later wish to increase hours to a working or studying schedule may be subject to a queue time of up to four months. This type of placement is free of charge. For families with an older sibling aged 3 or above, this free placement also applies during parental leave.
In total, the education administration is now investing around SEK 250 million in building four new preschools, which is the largest targeted investment in qualitative development for children and young people in Boden municipality. For example, Hedforsens Preschool was completed in 2023, and Kyrkkläppen Preschool was completed in 2025.
The municipality of Boden offers guardians who work evenings and weekends care for children during times when the preschool and after-school center are not open. The activity is aimed at families whose children are enrolled in preschool or leisure time, children 1-12 years.
The staff who work with us are trained and have experience of children and care. The activities are based on the children and the weekends are planned according to the children’s needs and wishes as well as conditions. Outdoor activities, excursions, games and help with homework are examples of activities. All the day’s meals are served and the food is prepared by chefs at the preschool.
Today, OB care’s activities are at Kyrkkläppen’s preschool. From March 2022, Kyrkkäppen’s preschool will be completely renovated. As a result, OB care is moving its operations permanently to Björkdungen’s preschool. Björkdungen’s preschool is also a newly renovated preschool.
When assessing the need for space, the municipality of Boden is always based on the child’s best interests, and the assessment is always based on the child staying with a guardian when the other is at work.
When you apply for a place at Ob care, it is important that you read the guidelines that are available and that you make a complete application. If the application is not complete, it can not be processed. Both guardians must agree that the application is made and approved. When deciding on a place, it is limited either by time or in accordance with fixed-term employment. You can read more about this in our guidelines.
How to apply:
Use the form for application for ob-care (Both guardians must sign the application)
Attach employer certificate stating work with ob-times (certificate for both guardians)
Attach working hours schedule for at least six weeks
(schedule for both guardians)
Submit a complete application (incl. Appendices) to Medborgarservice or send to:
The labor market and education administration
Education Administration
Föskola och fritidshem
Sanden
961 86 Boden
The place can be used during verified working hours including travel time. Schedule must be submitted to staff at OB no later than two weeks in advance. In the event of an urgent need, notification must be made no later than 48 hours in advance. If the need arises after the 48-hour limit, space can only be used if it is practically possible for the OB business.
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