Hálsaskógur

Preschool

Hálsasel 27-29
109 Reykjavík

411 3260
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About the preschool

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

Hálsaskógur Preschool opened in July 2011 with the merger of the preschools Hálsaborg and Hálsakot. The preschool has two locations and employs around 40 staff. At the Borg location, children aged 1-3 are divided into three groups: Furulundur, Lerkilundur, and Reynilundur. At the Kot location, children aged 3-6 are divided into three groups: Birkilundur, Grenilundur, and Víðilundur.

Preschool Director: Ásgerður Guðnadóttir

 

Projects

Work is ongoing at Hálsaskógur preschool, with operations only in the building called Kot. Work in the other building is expected to finish in summer 2025.

Want to know more?

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

Philosophy

The values of Hálsaskógur are play, respect, and friendship

 

Hálsaskógur Preschool uses "Raising for Responsibility" (“Uppeldi til ábyrgðar”) and positive psychology, which focuses on improving self-image and resilience to handle challenges. Hálsaskógur also has a rich tradition of environmental education, both inside and outside the classroom.

 

Outdoor learning is a big part of the work, and the preschool has access to an outdoor area nearby. Hálsaskógur has received its eighth Green Flag award, as part of its ongoing Green Flag work which started in 2004.

Hálsaskógur Green Flag Report 2024

Preschool activities

Operation plan

What's ahead for Hálsaskógur? 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 Hálsaskógur? 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 Hálsaskógur Preschool 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.

More about parent activities in preschools More about adaptation

The Center for Hálsaskógur

Hálsaskógur Preschool falls under South Center. South Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Breiðholt 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 prosperity contact in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity contact offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services.

Children, youth, and guardians can reach the school prosperity contact to request integrated services.

The contact person for Hálsaskógar is: Soffía Adolfsdóttir

Photos from Hálsaskógur