Sweden’s Parliamentary Ombudsmen (JO) has ruled that preschools and after-school care facilities are limited to a maximum of four days per year for staff planning and training requiring closure to students. The decision stems from complaints regarding excessive closures impacting parents’ work schedules. JO determined that while planning time is necessary, frequent or prolonged closures without reasonable alternatives are unacceptable. The authority emphasized the importance of balancing staff development with the needs of families relying on childcare services. Municipalities are responsible for ensuring adequate staffing and alternative arrangements when closures occur. The ruling clarifies existing regulations and aims to provide greater consistency and predictability for parents across the country. This decision reinforces the expectation that preschools prioritize continuous operation for children’s care and education.