Engjaborg

Preschool with a nursery division

Reyrengi 11
112 Reykjavík

411 3950
Börn og leiktæki á lóð Engjaborgar.

About the preschool

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

Engjaborg Preschool opened in 1994 in Grafarvogur. The preschool serves children between the ages of one and six. It typically has about 70 children divided into four groups. The youngest children are in Suðurengi, followed by Austurengi, then Norðurengi, and the oldest children are in Vesturengi. Engjaborg has about 20 staff.

The Preschool Director is Pála Pálsdóttir

Engjaborg Preschool

Want to know more about Engjaborg? 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 Engjaborg are well-being, respect, and creativity

At Engjaborg, the emphasis is on promoting children's learning and well-being, where each child is valued and has equal rights. The learning is achieved through play and an emphasis is placed on encouraging active participation, creative thinking, and free play. The daily tasks are based on the children's interests and strengths. Engjaborg's educational approach is founded on the principles of social constructivism and emphasizes the role of children in their own learning. Additionally, the philosophy of Reggio Emilia also influences the educational approach, viewing children as talented and active learners.

Preschool activities

Operational plan

What's ahead for Engjaborg? In Engjaborg'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 Engjaborg? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work. The final curriculum of Engjaborg is in development, but a draft can be viewed here.

Preschool calendar

When are the professional development days in Engjaborg? 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 Engjaborg

Engjaborg Preschool falls under East Center. East Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Árbær, Grafarholt, Grafarvogur, and Kjalarnes 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 Engjaborg is: Eva Nína Einarsdóttir

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

Photos from Engjaborg