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Preschool
Hlaðbær 17
110 Reykjavík
Árborg is a three-division preschool for children from 16 months to 6 years of age and accommodates around 60 children at a time. Bláaland and Rauðaland are for the older children, while Grænaland is for the younger ones. The preschool is by the edge of the valley of Elliðaárdalur where there are good facilities for outdoor activities and exploring nature. The preschool also has large school grounds which were rebuilt in 2012 and 2013.
Preschool Director: Sigríður Valdimarsdóttir
Want to know more about Árborg? In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities. It was made by Erla Stefánsdóttir and Antonía Lárusdóttir for the Department of Education & Youth.
The values of Árborg are trust, cooperation, joy of life, and learning
Árborg's professional work is essentially based on theories of John Dewey, Lev S. Vygotsky and Howard Gardner. The goal of the educational program is to help children develop in many different ways, including their physical and motor skills, emotions, intellect, social skills, language, creativity, and sense of right and wrong.
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Árborg? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
A new operational plan for Árborg is being prepared
What's ahead for Árborg? In the 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.
Hvenær eru starfsdagar í Árborg? Í skóladagatali finnur þú upplýsingar um frídaga í leikskólanum og ýmislegt fleira.
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.
Árborg Preschool falls under East Center. The Centers are located in 4 Reykjavík districts and provide services to individuals and families, specialist services for preschools and primary schools, recreational counseling as well as general information on the activities of the City of Reykjavík.
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 contact person in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The contact person offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can contact the school contact person to request integrated services.
The contact person for Árborg is: Katrín Dagmar Beck
For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is.