TROLLSKOGEN BARNEHAGE IKENBERGET SA

What TROLLSKOGEN BARNEHAGE IKENBERGET SA does

Trollskogen Barnehage Ikenberget SA is a parent-owned cooperative kindergarten (foreldreeid barnehage) organized as a Samvirkelag (SA), operating from Stølen 13 in Alversund, Alver municipality, Norway. The facility runs five departments with a combined licensed capacity of 94 children aged 1–6: two small-children departments (Linnea and Tussilago, 14 places each for ages 1–3), two standard departments (Myosotis and Nemorosa, 22 places each for ages 3–6), and one dedicated outdoor/adventure department (Trifolium friluftsavdeling, 22 places for ages 3–6) that uses nearby forest areas, two lavvoes, and a grill cabin for daily nature-based learning.

The pedagogical program combines Reggio Emilia-inspired practice, the Incredible Years (DUÅ) social-emotional coaching program, and structured nature and friluftsliv activities, all aligned with the Norwegian Rammeplan for barnehager. Operational technology consists of the third-party KidPlan platform for parent communication, weekly planning, and documentation; the kindergarten's own website serves as the primary information channel for prospective families. The kindergarten is a member of Private Barnehagers Landsforbund (PBL) and runs an active competence-development project in collaboration with NLA Høgskolen funded through regional Rekomp grants.

The business model is a regulated, non-commercial cooperative: parent fees of 1,200 NOK/month (from August 2025) plus a 440 NOK monthly food fee are billed over 11 months at government-set rates, with sibling discounts (30% for the second child, free for the third or more) and payment-free half-months in July and August. Revenues are reinvested into operations, and any surplus accrues to the cooperative rather than external shareholders. Customer acquisition is routed entirely through the Alver municipality's electronic admission system with a March 1 main deadline, and all enrolled parents automatically become cooperative members, creating deep community lock-in.

Name

TROLLSKOGEN BARNEHAGE IKENBERGET SA

Legal name

Trollskogen Barnehage SA

Website

https://trollskogen.barnehage.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Parent-owned cooperative kindergarten (Samvirkelag SA) in Alversund, Norway, serving 94 children aged 1–6 across five departments including a dedicated outdoor nature program, operating at government-set parent fees with a Reggio Emilia–inspired and DUÅ-based pedagogy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Private kindergarten services
• Early childhood education
• Outdoor nature learning
• Parent-owned cooperative
• Childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alversund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Parent fees for childcare services: Monthly parent fees for full-day childcare places up to 45 hours per week. The kindergarten is organized as a cooperative (samvirkelag) and operates on a non-commercial basis. Any revenues are reinvested directly into kindergarten operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Trollskogen Barnehage is a parent-owned cooperative kindergarten providing full-day childcare (up to 45 hours per week) for children aged 1-6 across five departments with 94 total places, including a dedicated outdoor adventure department (Trifolium). The service is grounded in Reggio Emilia philosophy, the DUÅ (Incredible Years) social-emotional coaching program, and a nature/friluftsliv curriculum with two lavvoes in the nearby forest, supplemented by healthy meals following Helsedirektoratet guidelines.

Product overview

Trollskogen Barnehage is a parent-owned cooperative kindergarten operating as a single integrated childcare service with 94 places across five departments. The service comprises three standard departments for children aged 1-6 (Linnea, Tussilago, Myosotis, Nemorosa), one dedicated outdoor/adventure department (Trifolium), plus a nutrition and meal service program. The pedagogical approach is grounded in Reggio Emilia philosophy, nature-based outdoor learning, and the Incredible Years (DUÅ) social-emotional coaching program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trollskogen Barnehage Childcare Services Parent-owned cooperative kindergarten providing full-day childcare (up to 45 hours per week) for children aged 1-6 across five departments: Linnea and Tussilago (small children aged 1-3, 14 places each), Myosotis, Nemorosa (older children aged 3-6, 22 places each), and Trifolium (outdoor/adventure department for children aged 3-6, 22 places). The service follows the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the DUÅ (Incredible Years) social-emotional coaching program, and the national Rammeplan for barnehager framework.
• Nutrition and Meal Services Daily healthy meals provided at the kindergarten following Helsedirektoratet's dietary guidelines, including breakfast porridge, lunch with bread and toppings, hot lunch once weekly, and afternoon fruit and vegetables. The Trifolium outdoor department has adjusted meal arrangements including packed lunches from home. Food fees are 440 NOK per month (340 NOK for Trifolium).
• Nature and Outdoor Activities Program (Trifolium Friluftsavdeling) Dedicated outdoor/adventure department (Trifolium friluftsavdeling) for children aged 3-6, providing daily outdoor activities including hiking, nature exploration, and base-camp activities at two lavvo (Sami tents) in the nearby forest. The department makes trips to mountain peaks and swimming areas and uses the outdoor environment as a primary learning space in all weather conditions.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Private Barnehagers Landsforbund (PBL)coreOthersTrollskogen Barnehage is a member of Private Barnehagers Landsforbund (PBL), the national organization representing private kindergartens in Norway. PBL provides advocacy, support, and resources for member kindergartens.
• NLA (Norsk Lærerakademi)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrollskogen Barnehage is engaged in a development project in collaboration with NLA (Norwegian Teacher Academy). The project focuses on strengthening pedagogical quality through competence development using regional competence funds (Rekomp). The goal is to increase knowledge about recent research and the Reggio Emilia philosophy, with a focus on children's participation.
• Alver KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlver municipality operates the shared admission system for all kindergartens in the municipality. Trollskogen participates in municipal networks for kindergarten environment competency development. The municipality also provides economic refunds and moderation options for parental fees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Norlandia Barnehagene: One of the largest private kindergarten chains in Norway, operating multiple centers across regions under the same Norwegian Kindergarten Act framework. Directly comparable on operating model (private kindergarten offering), regulatory environment, and target customer (families with children 1-6), though structured as an investor-owned chain rather than a parent cooperative.
• Espira Barnehager: Norwegian private kindergarten chain offering full-day care for children aged 1-6 across multiple locations. Directly comparable on service offering, regulatory regime, and target market; differs in scale and ownership structure (investor-backed vs. parent cooperative).
• Acemedia: Major Norwegian private kindergarten operator running a multi-site chain under national regulation. Comparable in delivering full-day early childhood education services to Norwegian families, with overlapping pedagogical frameworks and similar fee structures set by national caps.
• Kanvas-barnehagene: Norwegian private kindergarten chain operating under the same national regulatory framework, providing full-day early childhood education and care. Comparable in service offering and customer base to Trollskogen, with differentiated positioning in pedagogical approach.
• Trygge Barn: Norwegian private kindergarten operator serving families with children in early years under the same national pricing and regulatory regime. Directly comparable on core offering (full-day kindergarten care) and target demographic, differentiated by size and ownership.

Others

• Private Barnehagers Landsforbund (PBL): National industry association representing private kindergartens in Norway, of which Trollskogen is a member. Comparable as an ecosystem participant providing advocacy, resources, and industry coordination; not a competing operator but a structural peer in the same private-kindergarten category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trollskogen-barnehage-ikenberget-sa

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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