Ösp

Preschool

Iðufell 16
111 Reykjavík

411 3310
Osp Preschool Grounds

About the preschool

Ösp is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ösp Preschool opened in 1980 and is located in the heart of Fellahverfi. The preschool has three groups: Skýjaland, Regnbogaland, and Stjörnuland. The Gerðuberg City Library and the natural wonder of Elliðaárdalur are both located nearby. The preschool places a strong emphasis on providing a rich language environment, promoting language development, environmental education, and multiculturalism. Ösp Preschool takes part in the project "Language Development and Literacy in Fellahverfi", we contribute to a stronger self-image for children, who can make their dreams come true.

Preschool director: Halldóra Sigtryggsdóttir

Want to know more?

In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities. 

Philosophy

The values of Ösp are joy, friendship, and respect

 

Ösp Preschool is a multicultural preschool that prioritizes children's language development, social equality, and the overall well-being of everyone involved in the preschool's activities. The preschool's educational philosophy is rooted in social constructivism, which draws on philosophy, psychology, sociology, and pedagogy. It is influenced by several scholars, including John Dewey and Lev Vygotsky. At Ösp, well-being, equality, play, democracy, creativity, and language cultivation serve as guiding principles and are integrated into all aspects of the preschool's work.

Illustration of a woman juggling objects like a circus performer.

Early childhood education

Operational plan

What's ahead for Ösp? In Ösp's operational plan, you'll find, among other things, the school's internal and external evaluations for the last year, an improvement plan, the preschool calendar, and much more. 

School curriculum

The curriculum is being prepared

Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Ösp? In Ösp's school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work. 

Preschool calendar

Here is the preschool calendar for Ösp. The preschool calendar provides information about professional development days and other useful information for parents.   

Parent cooperation

We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City preschools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in early childhood education.

 

All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils. 

More about parent activities in preschools More about preschool adjustment

Support services

Reykjavík City employs a team of professionals who provide school support services for preschools and primary schools, counseling on child care and recreational activities, welfare services, and other specialized counseling and services needed to help all children actively participate in Reykjavík City's school and recreational activities and make their dreams come true.

Child prosperity

The new Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties.

Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a prosperity liaison in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity liaison offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services.

Children, young people, and guardians can reach the school prosperity liaison to request integrated services.

Ösp liaisons: Helga Hrund Bjarnadottir and Anna Sigrún Guðmundsdóttir

Photos from Ösp