Bridging the Gap

Illustration of people and dogs in nature.

The action plan Bridging the Gap, approved by City Council in November 2018, aims to increase the number of preschool spaces. 

The plan lasts until the end of 2026 and primarily involves the construction of new preschools, as well as extensions to older preschools, new preschool units, and an increase in the number of children in private preschools.

What changes?

In total, the plan involves opening numerous new preschools between 2018 and 2026 and increasing both the number of preschool units and extensions to existing preschools in Reykjavík.

Additionally, there will be a significant increase in spaces at private preschools.

Projects in progress

  • Árborg —
    portable classrooms
  • Two portable classrooms
    have been installed on the preschool grounds.
  • Fossvogsblettur
    — new preschool
  • A new 10-unit preschool
    built from prefabricated timber components in Fossvogur.
  • Jörfi —
    portable classrooms
  • Two portable classrooms
    have been installed in the preschool's parking area.
  • Hólaborg —
    portable classrooms
  • Three portable classrooms
    have been installed on the preschool grounds.
  • Maríuborg
    — portable classroomsTwo portable classrooms have been installed on the preschool grounds. Múlaborg — expansion Múlaborg preschool is adding three to six units. Rafstöðvarvegur — new preschool A new six- to seven-unit preschool in Elliðaárdalur. Seljaborg — portable classrooms Two portable classrooms have been installed on the preschool grounds. Vesturborg — portable classrooms Four portable classrooms have been installed on the preschool grounds.

Fossvogsblettur

The new Fossvogsblettur facility is one example of a preschool currently under construction. The single-story, flat-roofed preschool building sits at the eastern end of the lot. Its U-shaped layout opens to the west, creating a sheltered, quiet outdoor space that serves as the entrance courtyard. 

 

The school will house 10 preschool units spread across three wings. Each unit features a main room, two group rooms, and a bathroom. These units share dining areas and open spaces.

 

The building will receive Swan certification.

 

More details on the preschool's construction page
New preschool at Fossvogsblettur

Completed projects

  • Brákarborg
  • Brákarborg preschool is
    relocating to renovated facilities at Kleppsvegur 150-152.
  • Dalskóli
    - preschool unit
  • A preschool built in
    Úlfarsárdalur operates jointly with Dalskóli.
  • Funaborg
    — forest house
  • A forest house has
    been placed in a clearing near Funaborg.
  • Gullborg
    — portable housing
  • Two portable structures
    have been installed on the Gullborg grounds.
  • Hagaborg
    — portable housing
  • A portable structure
    has been installed on the Hagaborg grounds.
  • Hof —
    portable housing
  • A portable structure has
    been installed on the Hof grounds.
  • Hulduheimar
    — expansion
  • Hulduheimar preschool
    has expanded with a new addition.
  • Jöklaborg —
    portable housing
  • Two portable structures
    have been installed on the Jöklaborg grounds.
  • Klambrar
    — expansion
  • Klambrar preschool has
    expanded by purchasing adjacent residential units. Klettaborg — SporhamrarA renovated and expanded day care facility now operates under Klettaborg. Seljakot — portable housing Two portable structures have been installed on the Seljakot grounds. Stakkaborg — addition An addition has been built onto Stakkaborg preschool. Bríetartún Nursery School A fully equipped nursery school now occupies the ground floor of a new building in Bríetartún. Hallgerðargata Nursery School A fully equipped nursery school has opened on the ground floor of a new building on Hallgerðargata. Ævintýraborg on Eggertsgata A fully equipped preschool built from portable components. Ævintýraborg Preschool on Nauthólsvegur A fully equipped preschool built from portable components. Ævintýraborg in Vogabyggð A fully equipped preschool built from portable components. Ævintýraborg at Vörðuskóli A fully equipped preschool built from portable components. This facility operates under Miðborg preschool.

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