Due to a declining number of children, preschools in Örebro municipality are emptying, with eight units closing completely this autumn. Leases are being terminated, and efforts are underway to find alternative uses for the premises. Possible activities include daily operations and group housing.
In Örebro municipality, the number of children is decreasing, leading to preschools emptying and leases being terminated. This affects eight preschools that will be completely phased out this autumn. The municipal property company Futurum manages four of these no longer needed: Tussilagon, Klockarängen, Tybble preschool, and Vintergatan.
Efforts are now beginning to investigate how these premises can be repurposed. Two examples mentioned are daily activities, often linked to support for people with disabilities, and group housing for similar groups. The goal is to utilize the existing spaces efficiently amid changing demographic needs in the municipality.
This development reflects a broader trend in Sweden where birth rates are falling, impacting educational infrastructure. The municipality is focusing on adapting resources, without specifying exact timelines for the new uses beyond the ongoing planning.