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Reykjavik
Garðaborg
Preschool
Bústaðavegur 81
108 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Garðaborg is open from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Garðaborg opened in February 1983. The preschool is in a good location since it is next to the valley of Fossvogur and several public parks. Garðaborg is a two-group preschool with 48 children aged 1 to 6.
Preschool Director: Guðrún Gunnarsdóttir
Construction and relocation
Grandaborg will shut down temporarily due to construction work starting in January 2023. The plan is to move the operations to Brákarborg, located in the old building on Brákarsund, during the second week of January 2023. It is expected that the construction will be finished and the preschool will move back in late summer 2023.
Garðaborg Preschool
Want to know more about Garðaborg? 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 guiding principles of Garðaborg are democracy, friendship, and substance. The preschool operates according to John Dewey's philosophy where everyone gets to learn from their experiences as well as Caroline Pratt's pedagogy with unit blocks.
Preschool activities
Operational plan
The operational plan for the school year 2022-2023 is being prepared
What's ahead for Garðaborg? 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
The curriculum for Garðaborg is being prepared
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Garðaborg? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
Preschool calendar
When does Garðaborg have teacher workdays? In the preschool calendar, you'll find information about days off and various other details.
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 Garðaborg
Garðaborg 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.
Photos from Garðaborg
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 Want to know more about Reykjavík’s Education Policy?