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City center preschool
Design and tender completed
Njálsgata 89
101 Reykjavík
About the preschool
A new preschool will be built on the Njálsgata plot behind Austurbæjarbíó. It will accommodate 205 children between the ages of 1 and 6 - and have 6 divisions. The school is replacing two other buildings, so the estimated number of new places is 87. There will also be a family center in the building. The preschool grounds will be 1,320 m² plus about 620 m² of playground area on roof gardens on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the building.
The new city center preschool is planned to start operations in 2026.
The preschool director has not yet been hired.
Projects
The new city center preschool is a part of the Bridging the Gap development initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between parental leave and preschool.
You will be able to follow the progress using the Reykjavík City Development Viewer.
City of Reykjavík preschools follow the National Preschool Curriculum with reference to the Reykjavík City Education Policy. It focuses on encouraging children's discovery and play and making them active participants in a democratic society.
What do you want to explore next?
- Starting preschool Starting preschool marks the beginning of a child's schooling and is therefore a major moment in their life and that of their parents.
- Preschool enrollment In preschool, children should enjoy their childhood and learn and develop playing in each other's company.
- Preschool support The preschool services aim to ensure equal rights for all children in the preschool setting.
- Preschool fee discounts Single parents, people with disabilities, and students are eligible for a discount.
- Transfers between preschools Learn how to get started.
- Fees and subsidies What fees do you have to pay?