At least 17 convicted sex offenders have served community service in Swedish organizations for children without disclosure of their crimes, raising serious safety concerns.
Sweden faces rising child poverty and risk of early criminal involvement, prompting preschools to provide loan clothes and police to raise alarm on young at-risk youth.
Swedish preschool educators report high job satisfaction and strong parental appreciation but face significant stress and feel undervalued by employers and politicians, reveals a 2025 OECD report.
The return center in Burlöv faces calls for closure due to poor living conditions and concerns over children's wellbeing, with residents and child welfare groups highlighting mental health and safety issues.
Jönköping plans preschool budget cuts amid declining child numbers, while Stockholm's Högdalen halts a costly large preschool project over concerns of scale and location.
Stockholm is introducing a pioneering child health program aimed at promoting well-being in preschools.
The 2025 government budget offers significant benefits for families with children while raising concerns among economists.