Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Socialdemokratiet) plans to strengthen Danish daycare institutions with measures totaling 1.1 billion kroner, aimed at hiring more staff.

The government aims to ensure more staff in nurseries and kindergartens

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Spcialdemokratiet) announces more adults in Danish nurseries and kindergartens. Arkivfoto: Thomas Borberg
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Spcialdemokratiet) announces more adults in Danish nurseries and kindergartens. Arkivfoto: Thomas Borberg
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Children in Denmark’s day nurseries and kindergartens will soon have more adult company.

In the government’s budget proposal for next year, expected this week, 1.1 billion kroner will be allocated to increase staffing levels by nearly 1,400 employees in daycare institutions. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (Socialdemokratiet, S) shared this news ahead of the party’s summer group meeting on Tuesday.

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