Comment on an article in Aftonbladet

Published: December 17, 2025

  

Miscellaneous

The post was first published on December 10 and was updated on December 17

On December 10, 2025, Aftonbladet published two articles concerning past events at the Väsjön preschool in Sollentuna and directing criticism at Tellusgruppen and its owner. In an op-ed in Expressen on December 16, Anders Ygeman (S) wrote an unfounded account of our operations, clearly based solely on the information in Aftonbladet. In light of this, we would like to provide a more comprehensive and fact-based picture of our operations and the issues that have been raised.

Supervision and Operations at the Väsjön Preschool in Sollentuna

The overall picture presented in Aftonbladet's articles does not correspond to reality.

Sollentuna Municipality, which serves as the supervisory authority, has conducted several inspection visits to the Väsjön preschool, both before and after Aftonbladet’s publication. In the fall of 2025, an additional inspection visit was conducted, and no issues were identified. The municipality’s documentation shows that operations are conducted systematically and in accordance with applicable regulations, and that any deficiencies identified have been promptly addressed as part of the systematic and ongoing quality assurance efforts.

The inspections have not revealed any shortcomings in terms of staffing, cleaning, safety, or access to educational materials. Procedures regarding, for example, facilities, ventilation, and outdoor spaces have been deemed satisfactory.

The official memo from Sollentuna Municipality regarding the visit on December 11 is available here:

Minutes: Sollentuna Municipality – Väsjön Preschool, December 10, 2025

Individual Incidents and Improvement Efforts

The articles highlight a single incident related to a meal situation on one occasion. This incident was a deviation from established procedures and was addressed immediately. No children were left without food, and the inspection has not revealed any shortcomings in the facility’s handling of meals. The articles also highlight other incidents that are described in a misleading manner; for example, it is claimed that a child fell out of a window, which is not true.

For us, quality is not just something that is evident in our day-to-day work, but also a process of continuous improvement in which feedback and criticism are taken seriously. We maintain an ongoing dialogue with parents and guardians and strive to reach a common understanding, even when opinions differ.

In discussions on social media, certain additional claims regarding incidents within our operations have been circulating. We, of course, investigate all incidents that come to our attention. We urge parents and guardians, as well as employees, to promptly report any incidents directly to the relevant unit and the principal in charge.

Ownership Structure, Financial Performance, and Long-Term Focus

The second article directs criticism at the owners and management. It is therefore important to clarify a few basic facts.

Tellusgruppen has reinvested profits back into the business for several years. No dividends have been paid since 2019, and the dividend mentioned in the articles represents a very small portion of the Group’s revenue. When the company has needed financial stability, the principal owner has provided loans with no repayment requirements to ensure the business’s continued development. The interest rate on these loans has been in line with market rates.

The Group’s resources are shared, which means that units can support one another over time. This contributes to stability and a long-term perspective for children, guardians, and employees. Our childcare service constitutes a very small part of the Group—barely one percent of revenue—and has periodically generated both small surpluses and deficits without significantly affecting the Group as a whole.

Trust from parents and guardians and regulatory authorities

Tellusgruppen operates in several municipalities and has been subject to extensive oversight over the years. Virtually all audits have been conducted without any findings, and when areas for improvement are identified, they are addressed as part of the organization’s systematic quality assurance efforts.

The most important validation of our work comes from the people we encounter in our daily lives. Despite a decline in the birth rate, enrollment in our preschools has continued to rise. We see this as a sign of confidence in the quality of our programs.

We are proud of the work done every day in our preschools and other programs, and we will continue to develop our operations in close dialogue with parents and guardians, employees, and regulatory authorities.