Child Care in Lillestrøm: Industry Analysis and Development Trends

Child care in Lillestrøm has shown stable development in recent years, with a combination of established companies and new actors. In 2025, there are 6 registered companies in the industry, located in several areas of the municipality. The two most significant companies are Barnas Hus Norge As and Accessorize Strømmen Butikk, which together account for over 75% of the total number of employees. The industry has had an annual sales growth of 25.2% from 2016 to 2025, indicating a positive trend. At the same time, the number of employees has shown variations, with an increase from 17 to 23 employees between 2016 and 2026. The industry is most active in Strømmen, with two companies and 22 employees. There are also two sole proprietorships (ENK) and two companies with employees, showing a diversified structure in the industry.

From 2016 to 2025, sales in child care in Lillestrøm increased from NOK 18.6 million to NOK 44.0 million, a growth of 25.2%. This is one of the most significant increases in the municipality. The number of employees has shown a more fluctuating development, with an increase from 17 to 23 employees between 2016 and 2026. The most significant increase in the number of employees was between 2024 and 2025, with an increase of 27.8%. At the same time, there was a decline in the number of employees between 2020 and 2021, of 15.0%, which may be due to economic challenges during the period. The sales growth has been strongest between 2024 and 2025, with an increase of 25.2%, indicating a strong acceleration in the industry.

There are 6 companies in child care in Lillestrøm, distributed across different organizational forms. The most important companies are:

The two most significant companies are Barnas Hus Norge As and Accessorize Strømmen Butikk, which together account for over 75% of the total number of employees. The two ENK companies have no employees or sales revenue, which may indicate that they are newly established or have low activity. There are also two companies with employees, but these have a lower EBITDA than the larger companies.

Child care in Lillestrøm is most active in Strømmen, where 2 companies and 22 employees are registered. The two companies in Strømmen have a combined sales revenue of NOK 42.8 million and an EBITDA of NOK 1.6 million. There is also activity registered in Skedsmokorset and Sørumsand, where one company is registered in each. These companies, however, have no employees or sales revenue, which may indicate that they are newly established or have low activity. The distribution of companies and employees shows that Strømmen is the most central area for child care in the municipality, with a significant share of the total number of employees and companies.

No bankruptcies have been registered in child care in Lillestrøm, indicating a stable industry. Nevertheless, some companies have experienced challenges, such as Accessorize Strømmen Butikk, which had a negative operating result of NOK -27,600 in 2025. This may indicate that the company has had economic challenges during the period. The two ENK companies have no employees or sales revenue, which may indicate that they are newly established or have low activity. There are also two companies with employees, but these have a lower EBITDA than the larger companies. Overall, the data show that the industry is stable, but that some companies have experienced challenges.

Outlooks for child care in Lillestrøm show a positive trend, with strong sales growth from 2016 to 2025. This indicates that the industry has potential to grow further, especially in Strømmen, where the most activity is registered. There are also opportunities for new actors in the industry, especially in areas with low activity such as Skedsmokorset and Sørumsand. At the same time, it is important to note that some companies have experienced challenges, such as Accessorize Strømmen Butikk, which had a negative operating result in 2025. This may indicate that there is a need for strategic planning and cost management in the industry. There are also opportunities to develop new companies in the industry, especially in areas with low activity.

Child care in Lillestrøm has shown positive development in recent years, with strong sales growth and a stable industry. There are 6 companies in the industry, distributed across several areas in the municipality. The two most significant companies are Barnas Hus Norge As and Accessorize Strømmen Butikk, which together account for over 75% of the total number of employees. The industry is most active in Strømmen, with two companies and 22 employees. There are also opportunities for new actors in the industry, especially in areas with low activity such as Skedsmokorset and Sørumsand. At the same time, it is important to note that some companies have experienced challenges, such as Accessorize Strømmen Butikk, which had a negative operating result in 2025. This may indicate that there is a need for strategic planning and cost management in the industry.