Heiðarborg

Preschool with a nursery division

Selásbraut 56
110 Reykjavík

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About the preschool

Heiðarborg is open from 7:30am to 5pm

Heiðarborg Preschool was founded in June 1990. It is located near Rauðavatn, Elliðaárdalur, and the stables in Víðidalur, and we enjoy spending time with these natural gems on walks and during outdoor studies. Heiðarborg has around 70 children attend at the same time in four divisions. The divisions Bali and Laut are for 3 to 6 year olds, Lund is for 2-3 year olds, and Brekka is for 12-24 month olds. There are about 20 employees.

The Preschool Director is Jóhanna Benný Hannesdóttir

 

Heiðarborg Preschool

Want to know more about Heiðarborg? 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 Heiðarborg are friendship, joy, and respect

 

The preschool follows theories of Howard Gardner on multiple intelligences and John Dewey. It is a "green school” (“skóli á grænni grein”) and therefore has a focus on environmental education. The preschool has a lot of musical activities and emphasizes physical activity. Providing children a safe environment is also a priority, as well as promoting their development, encouraging their creativity, and helping them strengthen their identities. 

Preschool activities

School curriculum

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

Operational plan

What's ahead for Heiðarborg? 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. 

Preschool calendar

When does Heiðarborg have professional development days? 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 Heiðarborg

Heiðarborg 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.  

 

Photos from Heiðarborg