Hólaborg

Preschool

Suðurhólar 21
111 Reykjavík

411 3210 Website of Holaborg Preschool
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About the preschool

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

Hólaborg Preschool is located at Suðurhóll in Efra Breiðholt. It was built in 1977 and opened in May of the same year. Gerðuberg Cultural Center is close by, there are good walking paths in the neighborhood, and a variety of recreational areas in Elliðaárdalur. Currently, about 50 children attend at the same time in three groups named Lóudeild, Spóadeild, and Krummadeild. The youngest children are in Lóudeild, the oldest in Krummadeild, and Spóadeild is the middle division.

Preschool Director: Sigrún Grétarsdóttir

Hólaborg Preschool

Want to know more about Hólaborg? 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 Hólaborg are happiness, health, and autonomy

In Hólaborg preschool, we follow the principles of social constructivism and theories of Lev Vygotsky on areas of possible development, Bandura's belief in one's own abilities, Dr. Ferre Leaver's on experiential learning, and Nel Nodding's on caring. We highly value the learning and well-being of all children, recognizing that everyone is important and has the same rights. Our program is centered around play and emphasizes active participation, creative thinking, and free play, with tasks tailored to the children's interests and strengths.

Learn more about the philosophy in the school curriculum

Preschool activities

School curriculum

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

Operational plan

The operational plan for Hólaborg is being prepared

What's ahead for Hólaborg? 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.

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 in preschools Learn more about children's adaptation

The Center for Hólaborg

Hólaborg 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 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 Hólaborg is: Friðbjörg Gísladóttir

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

Photos from Hólaborg