Ösp

Preschool

Iðufell 16
111 Reykjavík

411 3310 Website of Osp Preschool
Osp Preschool Grounds

About the preschool

Ösp is open from 7:30am to 4:30pm

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 cultural diversity. 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

Ösp Preschool

Want to know more about Ösp? In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities. It was made by Erla Stefánsdóttir and Antonía Lárusdóttir for the Department of Education & Youth.

Philosophy

The values of Ösp are joy, friendship, and respect

Ösp Preschool is a culturally diverse preschool that prioritizes 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.

Preschool activities

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 you can find preschool calendar for Ösp for the academic year 2022-2023 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 preschool activities. All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils.

Learn more about parenting activities in preschools Learn more about children's adaptation

The Center for Ösp

Ösp Preschool falls under South Center. South Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Breiðholt and is a comprehensive information source for municipal services. The Center provides welfare services, school services to preschool and primary schools, day care and recreational counseling, and various other services.

Child prosperity

The 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 contact person in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The contact person offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can contact the school contact person to request integrated services.

The contact persons for Aspar are: Helga Hrund Bjarnadottir and Anna Sigrún Guðmundsdóttir

For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is

Photos from Ösp