Starting a private childcare institution

There is a requirement of 3 m2 per nursery child and 2 m2 per kindergarten child.

There is a requirement for an outdoor area/playground corresponding to at least the floor area of ​​the building, alternatively 10 m2 per child and specific requirements for hygiene.

The building requirements must be complied with and an operating permit approved by Center for Byggeri must be submitted.

It is a requirement that the institution meets both the national and municipal objects clause for daycare, and meets the requirement to prepare educational curricula.

The main language must be Danish and the institution must support Danish values, contribute to and support children's understanding of democracy, as well as integration into and cohesion with Danish society. 

It is possible to apply for a dispensation from Danish as the main language to the languages ​​English, German or French, if this does not lead to integration problems.

The subsidy is granted per child who is admitted to the institution corresponding to the child's age. 

The subsidy consists of three parts; an operating subsidy, an administration subsidy and a building subsidy. The subsidy is paid monthly.

Rates 2024 (at min. 48 weekly opening hours and max. 7 closed days)

0-2 years per year
Operating subsidy: DKK 133,098
Building subsidy: DKK 22,803
Administration subsidy: DKK 4,597
Total: DKK 160,497
 

3-5 years per year
Operating subisdy: DKK 72,632
Building subsidy : DKK 11,788
Administration subsidy: DKK 2,564
Total: DKK 86,984

The subsidy is paid monthly.

Rates 2025 (at min. 48 weekly opening hours and max. 7 closed days)

0-2 years per year
Operating subsidy: DKK 140,181
Building subsidy: DKK 22,0040
Administration subsidy: DKK 4,834
Total: DKK 167,055
 

3-5 years per year
Operating subisdy: DKK 79,700
Building subsidy : DKK 12,139
Administration subsidy: DKK 2,802
Total: DKK 94,641

The subsidy is paid monthly.

In order to obtain full subsidy, the opening hours must be a minimum of 48 hours per week and must be open on all weekdays. 

The institution can plan any closing days, but the municipality changes the subsidy if the number of closing days exceeds 9 days a year. The institution must offer alternative childcare on closing days except 5 June and 24 December.