Seljakot
Preschool
Rangársel 15
109 Reykjavík
About the preschool
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 Ölduselsskóli. The surroundings are beautiful and extremely varied with running water, trees, and various vegetation offering countless outdoor opportunities.
Preschool director: Hulda Karen Eyjólfsdóttir
Want to know more?
In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities.
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.
Early childhood education
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.
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.
The contact person for Seljakot is: Guðbjörg Oddsdóttir
Development
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. The preschool has expanded significantly, with greatly improved staff facilities.
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- Prosperity services Integrated services for the prosperity of children
