The Dibber History TimeLine
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The Dibber Concept of Learning
Happy Children
1983
The Beginning

Back in 1983, Hans Jacob Sundby, our owner, realized his desire to work with child development. He embraced the value of stable relationships for childrenโ€™s development and decided to make a difference in the lives of as many children as possible.

1986

In 1986, the future co-founder of Dibber, Randi Lauvland, had an eye-opening experience in which she witnessed how kids can grow and contribute simply by being shown that they have value.

2001
The Starter of Dibber

In 2001, Hans and Randi used their interest in children's education and started selling pedagogical toys. They further expanded to decorating children's rooms in workout centers around Norway. They put their whole hearts in all the work they did.

Happy Children
Happy Children
2003
First Step to Achieve Their Dream

First Step to Achieve Their Dream In 2003, they bought their first preschool. With their experience as parents and educational work, they focused on creating quality content for their preschool. The first preschool started with 50 students and 15 adults using holistic approach to early childhood education. Here, children could become the best version of themselves through playful learning, interaction and mastery. The Dibber way of putting compassion, empathy and collaboration into learning programs took form in this first preschool.

2009
Onwards and Upwards

In 2009, Dibber operated 50 preschools in Norway. Over 225 adults took an active part in making a difference in the lives of over 1,020 new world citizens.

2013

In 2013, the Dibber educational concept was organized into five subjects - The Heart Programme, Creativity, Language, Play with Mathematics and Nature.

2015

In 2009, Dibber operated 50 preschools in Norway. Over 225 adults took an active part in making a difference in the lives of over 1,020 new world citizens.

Happy Children
Happy Children
2017
The Best of Both Worlds

Back in 1983, Hans Jacob Sundby, our owner, realized his desire to work with child development. He embraced the value of stable relationships for childrenโ€™s development and decided to make a difference in the lives of as many children as possible.

Our Global Presence

Discover how Dibber brings Nordic pedagogy to schools around the world

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป Latvia
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland