About Humpty Dumpty: English Preschool in Stockholm

Humpty Dumpty Nursery School is a bilingual parent cooperative preschool, that admits children from the age of twelve months until school start. There are two departments; Humpties and Dumpties. The preschool is on two floors, (you can take a virtual tour here).

The Humpties department is on the ground floor and has places for ten children between twelve months and three years. The Dumpties department is on the first floor and accommodates seventeen children between three and six years. At present our opening times are 8.00 - 17.00 Monday to Friday.  

Parents serve on the board of directors at Humpty Dumpty and their jobs include administrative duties such as chairperson, treasurer, secretary and personnel, as well as being the staff’s formal employers. All parents participate in the running of the preschool in any way they are able and are encouraged to join daily activities whenever possible.

Parents may be called upon to substitute when teachers are on leave.

The preschool staff follows the Swedish Curriculum for the Preschool Lpfö 2018, the Education Act (Skollagen (2010:800)) and the Convention on the Right’s of the Child 1990.

Our Vision

The primary aim of Humpty Dumpty Nursery School is to provide an English and Swedish language environment for the children of its members. 

The active participation of the parent members is vital to Humpty Dumpty’s successful operation. The close-knit working relationship and constant communication between the staff, the board, and the parents is the fundamental basis upon which we build.

Our vision is a community where all children feel liked, respected and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. The curriculum is followed in a way that promotes positive growth in the lives of all children. We adopt a holistic approach that enables each child to develop their social, emotional, physical and intellectual abilities. Each child is unique and special and positive early childhood experiences are instrumental for their overall development in life.

Humpty Dumpty’s approach promotes and maintains a safe environment that creates opportunities for children to develop and grow in a positive manner through appropriate role modelling.

It is a priority for Humpty Dumpty to keep an experienced, highly educated, well-trained international staff (meet our staff here).

English and Swedish are used for communication in the preschool, and for many families who choose Humpty Dumpty, English is an active home language. Traditions and festivals from relevant countries around the world are actively celebrated, often in collaboration with parents.