Preschool fees
This is where you can find information about what a place at preschool or another educational activity will cost you in Skellefteå Municipality.
Changed preschool fees from 1 September
As of 1 September, Skellefteå Municipality has changed how preschool fees are calculated. The new model makes the fees clearer and more predictabl
Fee cap
Skellefteå Municipality applies a fee cap. The maximum fee is decided annually based on an income ceiling decided by the Swedish National Agency for Education. The fee is based on joint monthly household income and the number of children in the household. The fee is a fixed percentage for each child: Child 1 is the youngest child, Child 2 the next youngest and so on.
Children in reverse order of age | Percentage of income | Maximum monthly fee |
|---|---|---|
Child 1 | 3% | SEK 1783 |
Child 2 | 2% | SEK 1189 |
Child 3 | 1% | SEK 594 |
Child 4 | 0% | SEK 0 |
This is based on the current income ceiling of SEK 59 440 per month.
For income of SEK 21,000 or less per household, no fee is charged.
In the income range of SEK 21 001-26 100/month, half the fee is charged.
When you accept a place at preschool or another educational activity, you are required to submit schedules, register leave and report absences to the municipality’s Customer Services via our e-service or using a paper form.
Fees for preschool and other educational activities are based on:
- the household’s gross monthly income and
- percentage of income, based on children with preschool/activities places.
Accepting a place in preschool means that fees are charged for the placement 12 months a year.
This means that if you begin cohabiting with someone, even if they are not the child’s parent or guardian, their income will be included in household income when calculating your fees.
Shared fees
Fees can be shared between parents/guardians by notifying Customer Services, as long as both parents/guardians use the preschool or other place and agree to share the fee.
Reduction for universal preschool
Children who are covered by the universal preschool scheme and attend preschool for more than the 525 free hours per year receive a 30 per cent reduction on the fee throughout the year.
Proof of income
Proof of income shall be provided by all adults registered at the address once a year or whenever their income changes. The maximum fee will be charged to anyone failing to submit proof of income.
A reminder to submit an annual proof of income will be sent to parents/guardians by email or text message as long as contact details are available. You can update your contact details in the e-service Preschool/leisure-time centre.
Changes to income gan be notified via the e-service Preschool/leisure-time centre or using the form Income details for places at preschool, other educational activities or leisure-time centres. You will need an electronic ID to use our e-services. You can also order the form by calling 0910 73 50 00 or visiting the municipality’s Customer Services Desk.
Send the completed form to: Skellefteå Municipality, Customer Services, 931 85 Skellefteå, or leave it at the Customer Services Desk at the Town Hall, Trädgårdsgatan 6.
On September 1, Skellefteå municipality introduced a new fee model for preschool and after-school care, following a decision by the city council. The model provides a clearer and more predictable fee, making it easier for guardians to understand and plan their costs.
Some who previously paid under the old model may see their fees increase. However, the new model also raises the income thresholds, which means that more people will be entitled to half-price or free places in both preschool and after-school care.
FAQ
FAQ
Scenario 1
The household has an income of SEK 40,000 per month. There is one child in the family who is placed in preschool. The fee is then three percent of the household's income, i.e. SEK 1,200 per month.
Scenario 2
The house has a maximum rate. There are two children in the family who are placed in preschool.
- Child 1: The fee is three percent of the maximum rate, i.e. SEK 1,783 per month.
- Child 2: The fee is two percent of the maximum fee, i.e. SEK 1,189 a month.
The total for the family is SEK 2,972 per month.
Scenario 3.
The household has an income of SEK 20,000 a month. There is one child in the family who is placed in preschool. The fee is zero for the household
The previous model mainly benefited families with higher incomes and children who stayed for shorter periods of time. Under the new model, more children will have the opportunity to participate on equal terms in education and pedagogical care.
The preschool fee will also be easier to calculate and more predictable each month.
You should leave a hardcopy of your schedule at the municipality’s Customer Services Desk before month-end. You should also register attendance when you drop-off and collect your child from preschool.
The fee is calculated in the same way for out-of-hours preschools as for daytime preschools.
For children aged 3–5 who are entitled to 525 hours of free preschool per year, no fee is charged if the child attends for up to 15 hours per week. If the child attends for more than that, a 30 percent reduction in the fee is applied throughout the year.
The same fee model applies to both preschool and after-school care.
Report your child’s absence using the “Absence” function in the Schedule e-service. Select the option ‘Absence’ followed by ‘Notification of absence’. Select ‘Full Day’ followed by ‘Today’ or ‘Tomorrow’. Submit notification of absence.
Please note that no reduction of fees will be made if you use the “Fixed-time” function.
If you do not have valid electronic ID, please call the municipality’s Customer Services on 0910 73 50 00 to notify absence.
If the child has been absent for more than 14 consecutive calendar days due to illness, a refund can be given for the period exceeding 14 calendar days, starting from the 15th day. Please contact customer service for more information."