Preschool fee discounts

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Applications for discounts on preschool fees are processed through Vala when a child starts preschool.

A new fee schedule takes effect April 1. At that time, all previous discounts will be discontinued and replaced with new ones.

The new discounts are based on guardians' income, using total annual earnings as reported on their tax return. The sibling discount remains unchanged, and preschool staff continue to receive a discount.

Please note that the applicant must have the same legal residence as the child. The discount also applies to private preschools and day parents. Discounts are not applied retroactively, see however the exception in Article 6.

 

Apply for a discount on preschool fees

Am I eligible for a preschool fee discount?

Fees are based on the guardian's total annual income as reported on their tax return. Staff and sibling discounts will still apply.

Tuition discounts are available for single parents with incomes up to 13 million kr. and for married couples or cohabiting partners with incomes up to 18 million kr.

Applications for discounts on preschool fees are processed through Vala when a child starts preschool. Please note that the applicant must have the same legal residence as the child. The discount also applies to private preschools and day parents.

Do I need to renew the application?

Applications for discounts need to be renewed regularly, usually in August each year. Information notifications about discounts are sent twice a year.

Those who have an approved application for a preschool fee discount pay according to the fee schedule.

Sibling discount

Sibling discounts are automatically calculated for children with the same legal residence. This discount applies across day parent, preschool, primary school, and after-school programs. Sibling discount on day care fees is 100% for each child beyond the first. A 100% sibling discount on meal fees applies to the third child and all subsequent children enrolled in preschool, primary school, or an after-school program.

Illness discount

If your child is ill for four consecutive weeks or longer, you can apply for up to a 50% discount on preschool fees. A medical certificate must be provided.

Please note that you will need to claim the discount within 3 months from when the child has recovered from the illness. Parents are responsible for informing the Department of Education & Youth when their child returns to preschool.

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Preschool fee discounts

You may apply for an income-based discount. The discount is based on the guardian's total annual income as reported on their tax return.

For single parents

  • Annual income under 8 million kr. → 75% discount on tuition
  • Annual income between 8-13 million kr. → 50% discount on tuition
  • Annual income over 13 million → 40%

For married couples or cohabitants

  • Annual income under 11 million kr. → 40% discount on tuition
  • Annual income between 11-18 million kr. → 20% discount on tuition

Employee discount

Staff at city preschools who work at least 50% of full-time hours receive a 50% discount on tuition.

How can we help?

Do you need further assistance or didn't find what you were looking for? The City Service Center can help you by phone at 411 1111, via live chat, and through email at innritun.leikskolar@reykjavik.is.