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Seljakot
Preschool
Rangársel 15
109 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Seljakot is open from 7:30am to 4:30pm
Seljakot opened in the fall of 1996. The preschool accommodates 84 children at the same time in five groups. The groups are called Mýri, Mói, Kot, Sel, and Ból. The preschool is located at Rangársel in Seljahverfi, halfway between Seljakirkja and Ölduselskóli. The surroundings are beautiful and extremely varied with running water, trees, and various vegetation offering countless outdoor opportunities.
The Preschool Director is Sigríður Kristín Jónsdóttir
Seljakot Preschool
Want to know more about Seljakot? 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 Seljakot are initiative, creativity, and expression
Our work with children incorporates the ideology of Reggio Emilia in Italy, which is known for promoting creative work and critical thinking. The emphasis is on providing children with opportunities to use as many of their talents as possible, so they can grow into creative, critical, and independent individuals. When working within this framework, the process is most important, as it allows for the child's perception, curiosity, and imagination to flourish.
Preschool activities
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Seljakot? In the school curriculum and parent guide, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
Operational plan
What's ahead for Seljakot? In the 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.
Preschool calendar
When does Seljakot have professional development days? In the preschool calendar, you'll find information about days off and various other details.
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.
The Center for Seljakot
Seljakot 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 person for Seljakot is: Guðbjörg Oddsdóttir
For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is
Projects
Two portable buildings were installed at the preschool in 2019, where the youngest preschoolers stay. That expansion was part of the Bridging the Gap development initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between parental leave and preschool. As a result, the preschool has expanded considerably in the past 2-3 years and the staffing facilities have been improved significantly.
Photos from Seljakot
What do you want to explore next?
- Starting preschool The start of preschool is a significant milestone in a child's life
- Preschool enrollment You can apply for preschool from the date your child is born
- All preschools Here is a list of all preschools in Reykjavík
- Policies Here you will find all approved policies and strategic plans for Reykjavík City
- Education policy - Let the dreams come true Get to know Reykjavík City's Education Policy
- Data protection in school and recreational activities Preschools ensure that only authorized individuals are given access to their information
- Child prosperity services Samþætt þjónusta í þágu farsældar barna