Birkenes kommune is a municipality in Norway with approximately 4,700 residents. Around 1,100 residents are under 15 years old, including around 800 pupils and 350 children in kindergartens. The municipality has 5 schools and 8 kindergartens, 4 of which are publicly owned and 4 privately owned. It also provides services for refugees, child welfare, health for children and families, educational assistance, and crime prevention, and has around 200 employees with children.

1. Birkenes kommune Grundtvig 20.09.2011

2. Birkenes kommune Grundtvig 20.09.2011 Birkenes kommune: Ca 4700 residents Ca 1100 residents under 15 year Ca 800 pupils Ca 350 children in kindergartens Ca 200 employees with children

3. Birkenes kommune Grundtvig 20.09.2011 School- and growing up department 5 Schools 8 Kindergartens ( 4 owned by a public ownership and 4 by a private ownership ) Refugees service ( Flyktningtjeneste ) Child welfare ( Barnevern ) Helth for children and family ( Helsestasjon ) Educational service ( PPT ) Crime prevention service ( SLT )