Cancel kindergarten placement
When do you need to cancel your kindergarten placement?
If you accept an offer to switch kindergarten, you may need to cancel your previous placement. Municipal and private kindergartens have different rules.
The placement is automatically canceled when your child starts school. This applies to both public and private kindergartens.
Municipal kindergartens
If your child attends a municipal kindergarten, you must cancel your current placement when:
- you no longer want a kindergarten placement for your child
- you move out of Oslo
If you change from a municipal kindergarten there is no need to cancel your current placement. The City of Oslo will automatically cancel your placement when you accept an offer from a new kindergarten.
Private kindergartens
For private kindergartens you always have to cancel your current placement when you change kindergarten. Consult the kindergarten’s by-laws for details.
How to cancel your kindergarten placement
You cancel your placement in the application portal.
Cancel your kindergarten placement (log in)
Notice period
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Municipal kindergartens have one month’s notice starting from the 1st of each month
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Private kindergartens have their own by-laws determining the notice period specific to each kindergarten
Apply for leave of absence
Municipal and private kindergartens may have different rules for granting leave, but all kindergartens require you to submit an application.
Leave of absence from municipal kindergartens
- You can apply for leave for up to 1 year and must end no 31 July
- If your child is not going to attend kindergarten again when the leave is over, you must cancel your placement
- You may be offered a place in another kindergarten after the leave
Leave of absence from private kindergartens
The kindergarten's own by-laws determine when, and how long, you can take leave. You must check what applies to your kindergarten.