Parent discovered that preschool intern was convicted of child pornography

- I am very saddened and I take this very seriously. We take this very, very seriously, says preschool manager Tina Persson.

The parent "Karin", whose real name is something else, had a gut feeling that made her decide to do a background check on the person who practiced at the child's preschool.

Isn't it over the line to do that background check yourself?

- No, really not, we have the internet and anyone can search for information. If the opportunity is there, you take it, she says.

New law on register control

The new law on register controls came into force in July 2026 and means, among other things, that the limit for how old a register extract can be when it is displayed has been lowered. The extract must not be older than six months, as opposed to one year as it has been in the past.

The person had worked as an intern for four weeks in the autumn before the municipality discovered the mistake. There are currently no signs to suggest that any children have been harmed in the meantime.

Hear the preschool manager Tina Persson in Eskilstuna and the mother "Karin" in the clip above.