Kindergartens in Gardabaer
Kindergarten is an exciting time where children are nurtured through creative work and play. There are 17 kindergartens in Garðabær and parents have made a choice about the school that suits their child best.

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Apply for kindergarten
Information on how to apply for a preschool place and how to apply for a transfer between preschools.

Kindergarten fees
Preschool fees are subsidized by Garðabær, but parents pay part of the costs, including meals.

Waiting list payments
To bridge the gap between the end of maternity leave (when a child is 12 months old) and the time a child is placed in preschool, parents can receive waiting list payments.

Notice period
How to cancel a kindergarten stay.
Choose a preschool system
The Vala preschool system is an important part of the preschool program in Garðabær.
Opening and staying hours
When are kindergartens open and how can a child's hours be changed?

Symbols with speech - dictionary
Sign language (TMT) is a communication method that is useful for children of foreign origin or who struggle with speech or language difficulties.
Related news
News12.05.2026326 children sang Dr. Gunnar's songs at Garðatorg
Garðatorg was bustling with life when a group of five-year-old children from kindergartens and preschool departments in Garðabær sang in a fantastic concert where Dr. Gunnar's songs were the main focus.
News06.03.2026Registration for Garðabær Kindergarten will take place on March 25th and 26th.
Registration for Garðabær Kindergarten for the fall will take place on March 25th and 26th. We remind parents to review applications and update as needed by March 23rd, as before, the waiting list will be frozen for up to 30 days to allow applications to be processed.
News24.02.2026Applications are being advertised for the kindergarten development fund in Garðabær.
The Department of Education and Culture is advertising for applications for allocation from the Garðabær Preschool Development Fund.
News26.01.2026Kindergarten enrollment is going well and the number of places is increasing
Enrollment in Garðabær preschool has been successful and by mid-January all children born in early December 2024 and earlier had received an invitation to attend preschool.
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