Álftaborg

Preschool

Safamýri 30
108 Reykjavík

4113170
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About the preschool

Álftaborg is open from 7:30am to 4:30pm

Álftaborg Preschool has been providing educational services since January 1968 and is one of the oldest preschools in Reykjavík. In November 2007, the preschool moved to a new location and it has a staff of 27. At any given time, Álftaborg Preschool has around 82 children in four groups. Lækjahvammur and Merkisteinn are for the younger children, and Seljaland and Hlíðarhvammur are for the older children.

The Preschool Director is Anna Hjördís Ágústsdóttir

 

Want to know more?

In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities.

Participant in Green Steps

Álftaborg preschool participates in Reykjavík City's Green Steps program. The Green Steps project aims to promote eco-friendly operations in City activities and set an example in systematically reducing the municipality's environmental impact.

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Philosophy

The values of Álftaborg are caring, joy, and respect

 

The philosophy of Álftaborg preschool is backed by various theories from scholars including Loris Malaguzzi, John Dewey, Howard Gardner, and Daniel Goleman. These scholars believe that preschool should provide every child with opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas, so they can take control of their own lives and be responsible for their actions. Additionally, they should show empathy, understand their surroundings, and be democratic participants through diverse interactions and decision making.

 

More about the philosophy in the school curriculum
Teikning af konu að kasta hlutum eins og sirkúslistamaður.

Preschool activities

School curriculum

Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Álftaborg? In Álftaborg's school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.

Operation plan

What's ahead for Álftaborg? In Álftaborg's operational plan, you'll find, among other things, the school's internal and external evaluations for the last year, an improvement plan, the preschool calendar, and much more. The operation plan for 2024-2025 is published pending approval.

Internal assessment plan

Her you can find the internal assessment plan of Álftaborg Preschool for 2023-2027.

Parent cooperation

We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City preschools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in preschool activities. All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils.

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Barn í dökkbláum útigalla með húfu að róla sér á leikskólanum Álftaborg

The Center for Álftaborg

Álftaborg Preschool falls under North Center. North Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Laugardalur and Háaleiti and is a comprehensive information source for municipal services. The Center provides welfare services, school services to preschool and primary schools, day care and recreational counseling, and various other services.

Child prosperity

The Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties.

Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a prosperity contact in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity contact offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services.

Children, youth, and guardians can reach the school prosperity contact to request integrated services.

The contact person for Álftaborg is: Kristrún Ósk Valmundsdóttir

Photos from Álftaborg