Dagplejer
Dagplejer is a Danish term for a home-based child care provider who cares for a small group of children in the caregiver’s own home. It is part of Denmark’s early childhood education and care system and is often described in English as family day care or in-home day care.
A dagplejer cares for children from infancy to preschool age in a home setting. Groups are intentionally
Regulation and standards: Dagplejers must be approved and registered with the local municipality. They are required
Working with families and funding: Parents arrange dagpleje through the municipality or directly with the dagplejer.
Role in the system: Dagpleje offers a more intimate, home-like setting compared with institutional daycare and