Jörfi
Preschool with a nursery division
Hæðargarður 27a / Bústaðavegur 81
108 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Jörfi Preschool opened in August 1997 and operates at two locations. In fall 2025, the preschool opened two new infant units, and Jörfi became a preschool with seven divisions, serving 122 children. The preschool is divided into older divisions for ages 3-5, located at Hæðargarður 27a, and infant units for ages 1-3 called "Little Jörfi" at Bústaðavegur 81. The preschool's facilities and location are excellent, offering a variety of outdoor activities. The area is surrounded by green spaces and parks, including Hákonarlundur, Elliðaárdalur, Fossvogsdalur, and Laugardalur, all of which are within walking distance.
Preschool Director: Vessela Dukova.
Philosophy
The values of Jörfi are joy, creativity, and dignity
Jörfi preschool is implementing a new educational policy based on Reggio Emilia. Reggio Emilia's philosophy emphasizes respecting children's perspectives, encouraging creativity and fostering curiosity through play and interaction.
The environment plays a crucial role in children's learning. It promotes research and creativity in children. This philosophy highlights that a well-designed environment can support learning by being stimulating and open to various methods.
Creative work in all arts and research is emphasized, along with positive self-image, independence and initiative in upbringing. We value children's interests, creativity, and opinions, and encourages respectful interactions between children and adults and their environment.
Early childhood education
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Jörfi? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
- In progress
Operational plan
What's ahead for Jörfi? 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. The operating plan is published from June to December, subject to approval by the School and Recreation Council.
Preschool calendar
When does Jörfi Preschool have professional development days? In the preschool calendar, you'll find information about days off and various other details.
Adaptation in Jörfi
Starting preschool marks the beginning of your child's education and is a big moment for children and parents alike. Here you can find information about adaptation in preschool.
Preschool literacy
Literacy refers to the ability to read, understand, interpret, and critically engage with written language, words, numbers, images, and symbols.
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 early childhood education. All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils.
The Center for Jörfi
Jörfi 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.
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 liaison in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity liaison 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 liaison to request integrated services.
The contact person for Jörfi is: Svanbjörg Helga Björnsdóttir
Photos from Jörfi
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