Preschool in Hässelby

SIF in Hässelby

A Place for Linguistic & Cultural Learning

At the Swedish International Preschool in Hässelby, we offer a safe and nurturing environment where your child’s education and development take center stage. Our preschool combines the best of both worlds – a deep-rooted love of learning and strong cultural awareness. Here children meet Swedish every day as the base, English as a natural addition – and their own mother tongue as something they may bring with them into their learning.


Centrally Located in Hässelby

Our preschool is strategically located in Hässelby, close to Lake Mälaren and the scenic Riddersvik park area. The newly renovated facilities provide a welcoming and secure environment where children are encouraged to immerse themselves in both Swedish and English while exploring the richness of the world’s cultures.


Language Development & Cultural Diversity

Swedish is the base. The lead teacher in each group is always Swedish-speaking, and every group also has an English-speaking educator. Children meet both languages in everyday life and are given the conditions to develop them – at their own pace. Our approach embraces cultural and linguistic diversity through intentional learning and play, giving children a unique opportunity to explore the world’s richness from an early age. Your child’s mother tongue matters here. During settling-in we find out which languages live in your home. Not as a formality – we use them in our teaching. Our library is in several languages, and our staff speak them. A child who meets their own language in a book carries that into Swedish.

 

Nutritious & Sugar-Free Meals

Health and well-being are a top priority at SIF Preschool. We serve balanced and nutritious meals under a strict sugar-free policy to encourage healthy eating habits from the start. A large portion of our food is also organic.

  

Preschool Spots & Staff

With 20 available preschool spots, we guarantee an intimate and personal environment for every child. Our team consists of certified preschool teachers and trained childcare staff who are passionate about children’s learning and development, with a specific focus on language growth and intercultural competence.


Why Choose SIF Preschool in Hässelby?

At SIF Preschool, we are dedicated to creating an environment where your child will not only grow and learn but also truly thrive. Our commitment to language development, cultural awareness, and a healthy lifestyle is at the heart of our educational philosophy. We believe that by providing this foundation, we can prepare your child for a bright and successful future.


Contact Us Today to Book a Visit & Meet Our Staff

If you are looking for a preschool that genuinely cares about your child’s growth and well-being, don’t hesitate to contact SIF Preschool in Hässelby for a tour or more information. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our community.


  • Capacity for 20 children
  • Licensed and qualified staff
  • Focus on language development
  • Learning in Swedish & English
  • Nutritious & sugar-free meals
  • Open weekdays: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Book a visit

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What a visit looks like

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    During the day, at a time we agreeYou come while the preschool is running, so you see it as it really is.
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    Allow up to an hourThe principal or one of our educators will meet you.
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    Bring your childWe would like your child to come along and join in.
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    No strings attachedThe visit is not the application. Applying is a separate step, through your municipality.
How the application works

Apply for a spot

Apply easily through your municipality’s online form.
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To the application

Find us

Find us
Mäster Karls väg 5
165 73 Hässelby
Open weekdays 06.30–18.30
070-029 99 85

How we work

A few choices we have made, and stand by.

An English-speaking educator in every group
Swedish is the base — the lead teacher is always Swedish-speaking. English is simply there, every day, in everyday life.
A library in several languages — and staff who speak them
During settling-in we map which languages live in your home, and we use them in our teaching.
A small preschool
20 places in Hässelby. Everyone knows everyone — the children, the educators and you.
Sugar-free, largely organic food
A strict no-sugar policy, and much of what we serve is organic.

What everyday life looks like

This is what you can count on, every day.

We read aloud every day
Books are within reach, not put away. We read together and talk about what we read — the pictures, the words, what happens next.
Our learning tools are analogue
The children do not sit in front of screens. With the older children they are used in specific projects, such as exploring science and technology.
Outdoors is a classroom
Not a break between activities — part of the teaching, with varied physical activity recurring through the day.
We teach in smaller groups
We divide the group. In a smaller group the educator has time to see what your child is actually trying to do.
The child sets the pace
Reading and writing when the child is ready — guided by interest and need.
A day with a rhythm
Play, teaching, meals, rest and movement — a balance across the day, not a schedule to be endured.

Questions parents usually ask

How does the language mix actually work?

Swedish is the base. The lead teacher in each group is always Swedish-speaking, and every group also has an English-speaking educator. Your child’s mother tongue is used too. The children meet the languages in everyday life — not as a scheduled subject.

What do you do with our mother tongue?

During settling-in we map which languages are spoken at home. We then use them in our teaching, in books and in conversation. A child who meets their own language in a book carries that into Swedish.

How large are the groups?

We divide the group and teach in smaller groups. Children are grouped by age and maturity — and by how the group works together.

How much screen time is there?

The children do not sit in front of screens. With the older children they are used in specific projects — for example when we explore science and technology. Otherwise the tools are analogue.

What about learning to read and write?

We start from the child’s interest and needs. We do not push — we meet the child where they are.

Are the children outdoors a lot?

Yes. We use the outdoors as another classroom, with varied physical activity recurring through the day.

What happens after the visit?

You apply through your municipality’s system. When we can offer a place, we do so through that same system — and you must actively accept it for the place to be yours.

A glimpse inside our preschool

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What our parents say

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Joanna Arteaga
9 months ago
We’re really happy with this preschool. The teachers are wonderful with my son — caring, patient, and always encouraging his interests through different activities. The atmosphere feels positive and safe, and he’s learning so much every week.
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mirriam phiri
2 years ago
Very kind, friendly and helpful teachers, plus parents are guaranteed full safety of their children by getting a daily update on children's activities. We 100% satisfied with the services from the preschool.
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Jonas Engegren
1 year ago
Proffsiga och med fokus på barnens behov.
Professional, and focused on the children’s needs.
Translated from Swedish

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