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Reykjavik
Bakkaborg
Preschool
Blöndubakki 2–4
109 Reykjavík
About Bakkaborg
Bakkaborg is open from 7:30 am to 5 pm
Bakkaborg Preschool officially opened on December 1, 1972. It is in a mixed residential area in lower Breiðholt and can accommodate 112 children at a time. There are 36 employees. Bakkaborg is a five-group preschool divided by age. The groups are: Bakki for infants, Álfhóll and Dvergasteinn for middle-aged children, and Trölladyngja and Skessuból for the oldest children.
Preschool Director: Ágústa Amalía Friðriksdóttir
Bakkaborg Preschool
Want to know more about Bakkaborg? In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities. It was made by Erla Stefánsdóttir and Antonía Lárusdóttir for the the Department of Education & Youth.
Philosophy
The values of Bakkaborg are joy, friendship, and respect
Bakkaborg is a multicultural preschool that promotes independence, social skills, and open-mindedness. It places a special emphasis on language stimulation and uses speech symbols to support the children’s language acquisition. The preschool works based on the parenting policy "Responsible Parenting", (“Uppeldi til ábyrgðar”) which helps build children's internal motivation to be good and productive individuals in harmony with their environment. Emotional intelligence and empathy are key elements in the preschool's work and the "Levels of Levels" (“Stig af stigi”) teaching materials are used to support increased emotional and social development.
Preschool activities
Operational plan
The operational plan for the school year 2022-2023 is being prepared
What's ahead for Bakkaborg? In Bakkaborg'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.
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Bakkaborg? In Bakkaborg's school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
Parent partnerships
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.
The Center for Bakkaborg
Bakkaborg Preschool falls under South Center. South Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Breiðholt 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.
Photos from Bakkaborg
What do you want to explore next?
- All preschools Here is a list of all preschools in Reykjavík
- Preschool enrollment You can apply for preschool from the date your child is born
- Starting Preschool The beginning of children’s schooling is a major moment in their life.
- Data protection in school and after-school activities Preschools ensure that only authorized individuals are given access to their information
- Policies Here you will find all approved policies and strategic plans for Reykjavík City
- Education policy - Let the dreams come true Get to know Reykjavík City’s Education Policy