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Open kindergarten is a meeting place that is often free, where you come with your child without applying for a place. Here's how it works, what it costs, and how to find one near you.
The income limit for free kindergarten core hours becomes 692 465 kroner from 1 August 2026. If your household has a lower combined income, your child is entitled to 20 free hours in kindergarten each week. But you must apply yourself, and the date you apply determines how much you save.
Maximum fee for daycare is 1,200 kroner in 2026. With a low income, you can get reduced parental payment, free core hours or sibling discount.
Do you need a police clearance certificate to work in childcare, schools or health services? Here is how to apply for free online, who can require it, and how long it remains valid.
A practical guide to kindergarten place in Norway: right to place, application deadline for main admission, what the place costs, and how you can get a reduced price.
When language prevents understanding in kindergarten and school, public services must use a qualified interpreter. Interpreters are free and confidential, and children must not interpret for adults.
The application deadline for kindergarten is 1 March 2026. Learn how the main intake works, who has the right to a place, and what it costs in Norway.
Learn how the Norwegian school system works – from kindergarten to upper secondary school. An overview of rights, obligations, and enrolment for immigrants.
