Pasningsordning

Pasningsordning is a Danish term for a municipal care arrangement that provides supervision and care for children outside the ordinary opening hours of day-care centers or school-based after-school programs. It is designed to help families balance work, study, and family life by ensuring the child has safe and supervised care when regular services are closed or insufficient.

The arrangement is offered and financed by municipalities, sometimes in cooperation with private providers. Parents apply through their local municipality; decisions are based on need and available capacity. The hours and days covered are agreed with the provider and can include early mornings, late afternoons, and, in some municipalities, school holiday periods. The arrangement usually requires a co-payment according to local fee rules, with possible exemptions or reductions under certain circumstances.

Standards and safety: Providers must meet national safety, care, and staff qualification requirements and are subject to municipal inspections. The municipality is responsible for monitoring quality and ensuring consistent access across eligible families.

Relation to other care forms: Pasningsordning is part of a broader Danish childcare system that includes dagtilbud (nursery/daycare centers) and SFO (school-based after-school programs). It can be used as a supplement or as a temporary arrangement where existing services do not cover a family’s needs.

Notes: Availability varies by municipality; capacity constraints and wait times can occur. Families should contact their municipality for specific rules, hours, and fees.