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Reykjavik
Maríuborg
Preschool with a nursery division
Maríubaugur 3
113 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Maríuborg was built as a four-group preschool but a mobile classroom was added shortly after opening with the fifth group. The preschool now accommodates 106 children aged 12 months to 6 years. The preschool is divided into older and younger cores. The younger core of the preschool has Maríustofa, Þúfa, and Laut, and the older core has Lundur and Brekka.
Preschool Director: Guðný Hjálmarsdóttir (on leave)
Acting Preschool Director: Agnes Veronika Hauksdóttir
Assistant Principal: Elín Ósk Guðmundsdóttir
Maríuborg Preschool
Want to know more about Maríuborg? 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 values of Maríuborg are play, communication, and the joy of learning
Our philosophy and motto are based on the theories of John Dewey, Howard Gardner, William Damon, and Daniel Goleman. We focus on promoting and stimulating children's play, teaching positive communication, and fostering the joy of learning, curiosity, and inquisitiveness. As a Green Flag Preschool, environmental education, sustainability, and nature conservation are also an important aspect of our curriculum and activities.
Preschool activities
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Maríuborg? In Maríuborg'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 the school year 2022-2023 is being prepared
What's ahead for Maríuborg? 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 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 Maríuborg
Maríuborg 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.
Construction
Portable housing was installed at the preschool in 2018, which accommodates study facilities for the oldest preschool children. That expansion was part of the Bridging the Gap development initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between parental leave and preschool.
Pictures from Maríuborg
What do you want to explore next?
- Starting Preschool Starting preschool marks the beginning of a child's schooling and is therefore a major moment in their life
- 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
- Education policy - Let the dreams come true Get to know Reykjavík City’s Education Policy
- Data protection in school and after-school activities Preschools ensure that only authorized individuals are given access to their information