Brákarborg

Preschool

Kleppsvegur 150-152
104 Reykjavík

411 3120 Website of Brakarborg Preschool
Leikskólinn Brákarborg

About the preschool

Brákarborg is open from 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Brákarborg opened in 1952 and is therefore one of the oldest preschools in Reykjavík. The preschool is located in a well-established neighborhood close to Laugardalur, providing access to numerous resources and opportunities for preschool activities throughout the year. About 30 people work in Brákarborg and there are 110 children there at the same time in six divisions. The groups are called Dalur, Dyngja, Hlíð, Holt, Lundur, and Laut.

Preschool Director: Sólrún Óskarsdóttir

Brákarborg Preschool

Want to know more about Brákarborg? 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.

Philosophy

The values of Brákarborg are discipline, respect, and care

The preschool works according to John Dewey's philosophy allowing all to learn from their experiences. The main learning tools of Brákarborg are Caroline Pratt's unit blocks together with a positive behavior strategy and the 'Solution Circle' creates independence in communication with respect and the ability to set boundaries.

Learn more about the philosophy in the school curriculum

Preschool activities

Operational plan

The operational plan for the school year 2022-2023 is being prepared

What's ahead for Brákarborg? 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.

School curriculum

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

Preschool calendar

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

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.

Learn more about parent cooperation Learn more about children's adaptation

The Center for Brákarborg

Brákarborg 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 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 Brákarborg is: Kolbrún Sif Hrannarsdóttir

For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is

Photos from Brákarborg