The Jötunheimar preschool in Selfoss, currently housing 182 children across six departments, is undergoing significant expansion plans to increase its capacity to twelve departments by the fall of 2027. The development aims to serve the growing number of children in the community while ensuring that the preschool remains an accessible and quality educational environment. The expansion is part of a broader initiative by local authorities to enhance preschool facilities in the region.

Recent groundbreaking ceremonies were attended by representatives from the municipality of Árborg, staff from Jötunheimar, and children who contributed to the occasion by participating in the first shovel turn. This collaborative effort between children and adults emphasizes community involvement and highlights the importance of preschools in fostering early childhood education. The construction is currently in full swing, with earthworks actively taking place to facilitate the new building.

Notably, when the new twelve-department preschool is completed, it will be the largest facility of its kind in Iceland, demonstrating a commitment to supporting families and addressing the need for more educational spaces in the area. This development presents an exciting opportunity for the community and is expected to significantly enhance early childhood education services in Selfoss, providing children more diverse learning experiences in a larger, state-of-the-art environment.