Gothenburg preschool children leaving unnoticed, Digi Mart USA News (Gothenburg, Sweden): Eight times in 2026, children have left preschools in Gothenburg without any staff member noticing.
In total, 15 children have run away, according to a review by P4 Göteborg, the regional news program of Sveriges Radio. The broadcaster went through all incident reports from 2026 up to October.
Johan Olofsson, administrative director of the Preschool Administration, told the broadcaster: “The figure is not surprising, but it is nothing we accept or think is good.”
One previously unreported case took place on February 12. A child went out through an open gate and ran toward a parking lot.
According to the report, a preschool teacher was alone in the yard and believed more colleagues would soon come outside. The teacher did not realize the child was missing until an older child said the child had run away.
Olofsson told P4 Göteborg that the administration investigates every incident and takes measures. He said he holds overall responsibility for ensuring that the preschools are safe and secure.
