Espira Kulturstien is a kindergarten located in Skotfoss in the municipality of Skien, with a focus on language enjoyment, science, nature and culture. The kindergarten has a unique building that includes a built-in sand pool, and offers a varied outdoor area with zones adapted to different age groups. The children have the opportunity to grow vegetables and fruit in two kitchen gardens, which promotes learning about food production and nature.
The kindergarten has four age-separated teams and emphasizes confident adults who promote mastery and friendship. A separate outdoor group, called "Uglekassa", is active four days a week and gives children the opportunity to explore nightlife and outdoor activities both in the local area and further afield. Common spaces such as the pool room and the sand room are popular with the children, and give them the opportunity to play and develop in safe surroundings. Espira Kulturstien prioritizes friendship, play and relationships as central elements in the children's everyday life.