The Montessori approach nurtures children’s independence through an environment carefully designed for them—with child-sized furniture, low shelves, and easily accessible materials. In this setting, children are free to choose and explore at their own pace, while the teacher observes and steps in only when support is needed.
Montessori Preschool Pärlugglan is open on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with safe and easy drop-off and pick-up outdoors in our yard. During summer, staff and children enjoy a well-deserved break—the preschool is closed during weeks 28 to 31, as well as week 52 in winter. In addition, the team gathers for four planning days each year.
Montessori Preschool Pärlugglan is a parent cooperative, which means that as a guardian you not only gain insight into the preschool but are also expected to contribute actively to its operation. All parents take part in shared responsibilities such as deep-cleaning (a few times per year), garden days, and our on-call system to cover staff absences. In addition, parents are expected to engage in the board or join one of our working groups, for example for admissions, property, or the garden. Through parent meetings, celebrations, and shared activities, you also get to know both the staff and other families well—creating a strong sense of community and pride in the preschool.
Applications to the waiting list for Montessori Preschool Pärlugglan are made through Sollentuna Municipality’s online childcare service. You log in with electronic ID and can rank up to five preschools, including Pärlugglan. The queue date is registered from the time of application—or at the earliest, three months after the child’s birth. We follow the municipality’s admission rules, where sibling priority and special circumstances are considered according to current guidelines.
We truly value the warm, family-like atmosphere where everyone knows each other and the children feel safe and secure.
As a former “Pärluggla” myself, it was only natural to place my children in the queue—for both the Montessori education and the sense of community.
Pärlugglan is a warm, family-like preschool with dedicated staff. Parents gain both community and insight—we’ve had three children here and couldn’t be happier.
At Pärlugglan I get great insight into my children’s everyday life. The teachers share updates and encourage each child to explore their own interests.
Yes, Pärlugglan is a parent cooperative, which means that as a guardian you have real insight into the preschool’s daily life. At the same time, it requires a willingness to take part in both practical tasks and decision-making—all to strengthen our community and ensure high quality.
We keep our groups small to ensure high quality in both care and learning—research shows that fewer children per group in preschool provides better opportunities for individual attention, security, and emotional development.
We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, offering both flexibility for parents and security for children.
You can reach our admissions coordinator, Maria Stenbäck, by phone at +46 72 208 08 92
or by email at koansvarig@parlugglan.com for any questions regarding the waiting list or enrollment.
To avoid disrupting daily activities, we only welcome visitors during our annual Open House in January. The next one will be held on January 12, 2026.
Applications to the waiting list for Montessori Preschool Pärlugglan are made through Sollentuna Municipality’s online childcare service.
Here you can apply for a place and respond to an offered placement.
You can explore “Våga Visa”, Sollentuna Municipality’s annual comparison of local preschools, at the link below: