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Reykjavik
Gullborg
Preschool
Rekagrandi 14
107 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Gullborg is open from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Gullborg Preschool opened in July 1990. The preschool is located in Rekagrandi and the surrounding area provides many opportunities to learn about and experience nature. The shore is nearby, which offers endless possibilities for daily work and play. The preschool has 5 groups and a total of 96 children attend at once. The groups are called Regnbogadeild, Grænadeild, Rauðadeild, Bláadeild, and Guladeild (Rainbow, Green, Red, Blue, Yellow). There are 24 employees.
Preschool Director: Rannveig Bjarnadóttir.
Gullborg Preschool
Want to know more about Gullborg? 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 motto of Gullborg is creativity, joy, and friendship
Gullborg's educational approach and beliefs are rooted in the theories of E. A. Erikson and A. H. Maslow concerning the formation and development of individual identity. According to Erikson, it's crucial that basic needs are met in the development of identity, while Maslow's idea focuses on the importance of the environment in meeting children's physical needs, providing security and care. Children should learn to respect themselves and others. Play is central to the educational activities at the preschool and is the primary means of achieving the goals outlined in the curriculum.
Preschool activities
Operational plan
What's ahead for Gullborg? 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 Gullborg is being prepared
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Gullborg? 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 Gullborg 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 Gullborg
Gullborg Preschool falls under West Center. West Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Vesturbær, Miðborg, and Hlíðar 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.
Construction
Two portable houses were opened at Gullborg in late 2021, expanding the preschool and adding places for nearly 30 children. They house the oldest preschool children and staff facilities. That expansion was a part of the Bridging the Gap development initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between parental leave and preschool.
Photos from Gullborg
Portable housing at Gullborg Preschool
Portable housing at Gullborg Preschool
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- Preschool enrollment You can apply for preschool from the date your child is born
- All preschools Here is a list of all preschools in Reykjavík
- Policies Here you will find all approved policies and strategic plans for Reykjavík City.
- Data protection in school and after-school activities Preschools ensure that only authorized individuals are given access to their information
- Education policy - Let the dreams come true Get to know Reykjavík City’s Education Policy