Rauðaborg

Preschool

Viðarás 9
110 Reykjavík

411 3380
Leikskólinn Rauðaborg.

About the preschool

The preschool is open from 7:45am to 4:30pm

Rauðaborg Preschool is located in Seláshverfi by Viðarás. It opened in February 1994 and has around 20 employees. There are good conditions for outdoor activities and hiking in the neighborhood, including areas such as Rauðavatnsskógur and Elliðaárdalur. The school has 58 children in three divisions. The divisions are called Lauf, Lyng, and Hreiður.

Preschool Director: Unnur Hermannsdóttir

Assistant Principal Íris Ósk Valmundsdóttir

 

Want to know more?

In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities.

Philosophy

The values of Rauðaborg are joy, respect, and self-empowerment

 

The preschool is designed based on the American model of an open school and open play space, and it is the first of its kind in Iceland. The children are not limited to a specific area, but they can choose any play area within the building and change it during playtime. Rauðaborg's uniqueness lies in the fact that the entire building is a shared workspace, where children and adults work together in play and activities. Rauðaborg follows the High Scope plan developed by Mary Hohmann, Bernard Banet, and David P. Weikart. The philosophy behind this is that the child develops by actively participating in their own interests, needs, and understandings, and making choices based on their own preferences.

Illustration of a woman juggling objects like a circus performer.

Preschool activities

Preschool calendar

When are the professional development days at Rauðaborg? In the preschool calendar, you'll find information about days off and various other details.

School curriculum

The curriculum for Rauðaborg is being prepared

Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Rauðaborg? In Rauðaborg's 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 Rauðaborg? 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.

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.

More about parent activities in preschools More about adaptation

The Center for Rauðaborg

Rauðaborg 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.

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 contact in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The prosperity contact 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 contact to request integrated services.

The contact person for Rauðaborg is: Þóra Ólafsdóttir Hjartar

Photos from Rauðaborg