High summer warmth at the end of August. The yard is full of children and their parents. The children are running around, playing peek-a-boo in the small tents, hopping about or lying flat on the ground. Parents are walking around, chatting and sipping on coffee.
A red ribbon hangs across the entrance, and, following a speech by Principal Jessica Skrak-Granqvist, the ribbon is cut and the preschool is officially inaugurated.
Farstaborg Daycare is administered by Gustavsberg Municipality, and comprises 5 sections able to accommodate 85-100 children from ages 1 to 5. The sections are called Blå blom (Blue Flower), Turtur (Turtledove), Bubbel (Bubble), Aster and Fem myror (Five Ants) – all named after porcelain collections made by renowned porcelain manufacturer Gustavsbergs Porslinsfabrik.
Perfect, idyllic settings
The daycare centre is surrounded by plenty of greenery and large oak trees envelop the area. There are no vehicles and it feels very safe. The large artificial turf field is used by the preschool during the day, and in the evenings and over weekends as a football pitch. Behind the school is a riding centre, and every so often horses can be spotted outside the windows.
Principal Jessica Skrak-Granqvist is also pleased with the new kitchen of the facilities: “The daycare centre is equipped with a proper cooking kitchen, and we are privileged to have our own chef who makes food for everyone from scratch.”