SKATTEKISTEN BARNEHAGE SA

What SKATTEKISTEN BARNEHAGE SA does

Skattekisten Barnehage SA is a private, parent-owned cooperative kindergarten (barnehage) located in Drammen, Norway, founded on August 30, 2004. It operates under a Norwegian SA (samvirkelag) cooperative structure in which enrolled families are members and exercise governance rights at annual general meetings. The facility is licensed for 68 childcare spots, organized into four age-divided departments: Sjøstjerna (1–2 years), Delfinen (2–3 years), Hakkespetten (3–4 years), and Regnbuen (4–6 years), and is staffed by approximately 31 pedagogical employees working standard opening hours of 07:00–17:00.

The pedagogical program is built on the "Være sammen" (Being Together) framework, with the ASK (Alternative and Supplementary Communication) sign-and-picture method used to support language development across departments. Operational discipline is supported by a dedicated nutrition coordinator who publishes monthly menus, manages food allergies and intolerances, and ensures adherence to Norwegian dietary guidelines. The kindergarten has no proprietary software, no mobile app, no public API, and no disclosed technology integrations; service delivery is entirely people-based.

The business model is straightforward and fully regulated: parents pay a fixed monthly tuition of 1,200 NOK plus 550 NOK for food, with Norwegian municipal and state subsidies (statlig tilskudd) supplementing parent fees. Revenue is therefore a deterministic function of licensed capacity (68 spots) and government-set pricing, with no discretionary pricing power and no scope for organic volume expansion on the existing site. Sibling discounts and minor food-cost variances are the only sources of revenue variability. The customer base is a stable cohort of roughly 68 local Drammen households at any given time.

Name

SKATTEKISTEN BARNEHAGE SA

Legal name

Skattekisten Barnehage SA

Website

https://skattekisten.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skattekisten Barnehage SA is a parent-owned cooperative kindergarten in Drammen, Norway, licensed for 68 children across four age-divided departments (ages 1–6) and serving local families under government-regulated monthly tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Childcare Centers (EDACAAAA)

Keywords

• Private kindergarten services
• Early childhood education
• Childcare daycare
• Parent-owned kindergarten
• Play-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Drammen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monthly childcare fees: Monthly tuition fees charged to parents for childcare services. The kindergarten follows the state-regulated maximum price (maxpris) of 1,200 NOK per month. Additional food fees of 550 NOK per month are charged separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Skattekisten Barnehage SA operates a private, parent-owned kindergarten in Drammen, Norway, providing full-day childcare for 68 children ages 1-6 across four age-differentiated departments. Services follow a monthly subscription model at the state-regulated maximum price and emphasize language development, social competence, and play-based learning. The kindergarten also offers meals prepared by a dedicated nutrition coordinator and school preparation activities for the oldest cohort.

Product overview

Skattekisten Barnehage is a private, parent-owned kindergarten established on August 30, 2004, offering childcare services through four age-differentiated departments: Sjøstjerna (ages 1-2), Delfinen (ages 2-3), Hakkespetten (ages 3-4), and Regnbuen (ages 4-6). The kindergarten provides full-day care (07:00-17:00) for 68 children across these departments, with a focus on language development, social competence, and play-based learning. The services include pedagogical activities, meals prepared by a dedicated nutrition coordinator, and school preparation for the oldest children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sjøstjerna (Department for ages 1-2) A dedicated department for the youngest children in kindergarten, focusing on safe attachment, sensory play, and gradual introduction to kindergarten life. For children ages 1-2 years enrolled at Skattekisten Barnehage.
• Delfinen (Department for ages 2-3) A safe and playful department for curious 2-3 year olds, emphasizing physical activity, early independence, and language development through play. For children ages 2-3 years enrolled at Skattekisten Barnehage.
• Hakkespetten (Department for ages 3-4) A department for children aged 3-4, focused on developing independence, imagination through role play, and social skills using the 'Være sammen' program. For children ages 3-4 years enrolled at Skattekisten Barnehage.
• Regnbuen (Department for ages 4-6) The department for the oldest children in kindergarten, providing school preparation activities, friendships, and collaborative learning for a smooth transition to primary school. For children ages 4-6 years enrolled at Skattekisten Barnehage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Childcare provided for 68 children ages 1-6

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Espira Barnehage: One of Norway's largest private kindergarten operators, running multiple age-differentiated departments with similar pedagogical focus on language, social competence, and play-based learning. Direct competitor in the Drammen market for private kindergarten spots.
• Læringsverkstedet: Norwegian private kindergarten chain with a strong pedagogical framework and emphasis on play-based learning. Comparable operating model to Skattekisten as a private alternative to municipal kindergartens, with similar departmental age structures.
• Norlandia Barnehage: Norlandia operates private kindergartens across Norway with age-differentiated departments and play-based pedagogy. Direct comparable to Skattekisten in regulated pricing, service structure, and target segment (families with children 1-6).
• Kanvas Barnehage: Kanvas operates a network of parent-owned private kindergartens across Norway with a similar cooperative ownership model. Compares directly to Skattekisten in service offering, age-group structure, and reliance on the Norwegian state-regulated maxpris pricing system.
• Pangea Barnehage: Norwegian private kindergarten group operating in multiple municipalities. Comparable to Skattekisten through age-differentiated departments, adherence to maxpris, and parent-facing direct service model.
• FUS Barnehage: FUS is a Norwegian private kindergarten chain that operates multiple age-divided departments with similar pupil-to-staff ratios and pedagogical programs. Comparable to Skattekisten in service model, regulatory framework, and parental subscription pricing.

Regional players

• Drammen Kommune Barnehage: Public/municipal kindergarten operator in Drammen that competes directly with Skattekisten for the same 1-6 year-old segment in the same local market under the same maxpris regulatory framework. Closest geographic competitor.

Broad incumbents

• AcadeMedia: Large Nordic education provider with kindergarten operations in Norway through subsidiaries. Broader incumbent that competes with Skattekisten in the same private kindergarten market but operates across Sweden/Norway at much larger scale with multiple education verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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