Espira Dvergsnes is a kindergarten located centrally in Dvergsnes in Kristiansand municipality, near Dvergsnes school. The kindergarten has a large and varied outdoor area, including its own vegetable garden where the children participate in growing berries and vegetables. The surrounding area is actively used, with a short distance to both the forest and the sea, which provides opportunities for varied play and learning outdoors.
The kindergarten emphasizes a safe and engaged environment, with a focus on language, science and movement. Espira Dvergsnes offers three healthy meals daily and is a lunch-free kindergarten. To promote sustainable clothing use, they collaborate with Viking Footwear, and offer park suits for loan as well as discounts on Viking products for kindergarten parents. The educational work is adapted to the children's needs, with smaller groups to ensure individual follow-up and relationship building. The children also have the opportunity to follow their daily activities through an app.