Kastanjen

Kastanjen is a parent-run Montessori preschool in eastern Uppsala, Sweden, offering early childhood education in a small, calm and welcoming setting. Its approach is designed to encourage children’s curiosity, independent thinking and sense of responsibility, while giving each child attention suited to their individual needs. The preschool describes its indoor and outdoor spaces as inspiring and its daily routines as thoughtfully designed to help children feel secure. Its educators get to know all the children, supporting a familiar and reassuring environment across the preschool.

Kastanjen provides information about its departments, Montessori pedagogy, daily communication with guardians and parent and child evaluations. Meals are part of the offering: the preschool aims to serve organic food, and lunches are supplied by KRAV-certified Happy Food. Families can review the menu through the supplier’s website.

The preschool manages its own admissions queue, and families can apply for a place directly. Selection prioritizes siblings, application date and geographical proximity. Kastanjen is located on Rapsgatan in Uppsala and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.