Children take the stairs in stride at Múlaborg

Children and staff at Múlaborg Preschool have settled into their new space on the second and third floors at Ármúli 6. At first, not everyone was sure how operating across three floors would work, but the experience has been positive and the new spaces have functioned well.

Rarely using the elevator

“It’s also fun to be the first to try something new, like being on three floors. The children walk up and down the stairs with ease, and we rarely, if ever, use the elevator. We also see all kinds of exciting possibilities for using the stairs, but we need a little more time to develop our ideas and put them into practice,” says Kalina Klopova, acting preschool director at Múlaborg.

Kalina says the children likely adjusted to the changes most easily, as they were able to take an active part in the move. “We talked a lot about the changes, and the children helped pack up the toys and move their own cubbies. We said goodbye to Gamli Múli together, so everything was clear, predictable, and well planned for the children. I think we adults may even have worried more about the changes and taken longer to adjust than the children did. We worked closely with parents, so I believe we managed the process well.”

We talked a lot about the changes, and the children helped pack up the toys and move their own cubbies.

Bright and spacious with good acoustics

Kalina says the new space is bright and spacious, and the good acoustics have been especially welcome. The air quality is also very good. About 97 children currently attend Múlaborg, but the building can accommodate more, leaving room to expand enrollment in the near future. Although the changes required a lot of work, Kalina says they are pleased with the outcome. What initially seemed like a major change has gone smoothly, and the new space has worked well for daily activities.

“Our old building is now entering a period of change and will soon undergo extensive renovations. We’re really looking forward to using it again, as the building holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Many of our staff members have worked in that building for more than 20 years,” Kalina concludes.