Lower entry age for nursery school
From autumn 2015, the entry age for children from Hafnarfjörður for nursery school was lowered from 20 months to 18 months. In addition, all children born in March 2014 were allocated a place from 1 February 2016.
From autumn 2015, specifically in
In August, the entry age for children in Hafnarfjörður nursery schools was lowered so that all children
Children born in January and February 2014 were offered nursery places. All children born in March
2014 was then allocated a place from and including 1 February 2016. For the first time now in
Children are admitted twice a year.
With
budget Hafnarfjörður's for
In 2016, it was decided to move
The entry age for children in nursery school is lowered by a further month, to 1 August.
Shortly, all children born in January, February and March 2015 will be admitted to the town's nurseries. Then, on 1 February 2017, it is expected that
Admit children born in April 2015. The City of Hafnarfjörður currently subsidises day-care fees.
of children with childminders and, in addition, parents can apply for a subsidy.
Upon completion of maternity leave due to care from a provider other than a day-care provider, provided that the set conditions have been met.
conditions. When children reach the age of 18 months, subsidies to
daycare parents, amounting to 40%, to reduce the share of parents who are waiting for
nursery place. Payments cease
as soon as a child has received an offer of a nursery school place.
Day-care parents who
Providers of day care for children are independent. Education and leisure services
The City of Hafnarfjörður handles licensing, provides advice to childminders and ensures
on the supervision of the activities in accordance with a Ministry of Social Affairs regulation from 2005.
The choice of a day-care provider is the responsibility of the parents, and day-care providers are free to choose which
the form and the priority they set regarding admissions. The City of Hafnarfjörður tries to
to provide guidance and advice on these matters, but the final decision rests with
to the day-care provider themselves. The aim is to increase cooperation with day-care providers on registration
children on a waiting list. Courses that provide the qualification to become a day-care provider are
held twice a year at Hafnarfjörður Adult Education Centres – a centre for lifelong learning and
The town supports those who complete the courses and take up employment in Hafnarfjörður with
the course fees.