Bjartahlíð

Preschool with an infant unit

Grænahlíð 24 / Stakkahlíð 19
105 Reykjavík

411 3600 / 411 3610
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About the preschool

Bjartahlíð is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bjartahlíð preschool was created by the merging of two preschools: Hamraborg and Sólbakki. At the Bjartahlíð joint preschool, there are 116 children divided into six groups. The groups Holt and Hlíð are for children aged 12 months to 3 years. Furuhlíð (3 years old), Birkihlíð (4 years old), Reynihlíð (4-5 years old), and Grenihlíð (5-6 years old). There are 30 employees.

Preschool director: Rakel Ólafsdóttir

Want to know more?

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

Philosophy

The guiding principles of Bjartahlíð are joy, cooperation, and positivity

 

At Bjartahlíð, we focus on creating a democratic and inspiring society and use diverse methods to promote the comprehensive development of children in play and work. The professional work of the preschool gives the main consideration to the ideology of Reggio Emilia. Additionally, science play—as a form of learning through play—has significantly influenced the preschool program. 

Illustration of a woman juggling objects like a circus performer.

Early childhood education

Preschool calendar

When does Bjartahlíð have professional development days? In the preschool calendar, you'll find information about days off and various other details.

Operational plan

Upcoming events at Bjartahlíð 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. The operational plan is published from June to December, subject to approval by the School and Recreation Council.

School curriculum

The curriculum for Bjartahlíð is being prepared

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

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 early childhood education.

 

All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils. 

 

More about parent cooperation More about preschool transition

Support services

Reykjavík City employs a team of professionals who provide school support services for preschools and primary schools, counseling on child care and recreational activities, welfare services, and other specialized counseling and services needed to help all children actively participate in Reykjavík City's school and recreational activities and make their dreams come true. 

Child prosperity

The new 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 liaison in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity liaison offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. 

Children, young people, and guardians can reach the school prosperity liaison to request integrated services.

The contact person for Bjartahlíð is: Anna Kolbrúnardóttir

Photos from Bjartahlíð