Rofaborg Preschool
Preschool with a nursery division
About the preschool
Rofaborg opened in November 1985 in Árbæjarhverfi, at the foot of Elliðaárdalur which is one of the Reykjavík's most beautiful natural attractions. Rofaborg has 97 children in 5 age-specific divisions named after birds: Svanaland, Þrastaland, Lóuland, Spóaland, and Krummaland. There are 30 employees.
Preschool Director: Guðlaug Kristinsdóttir
Want to know more?
In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities.
Ideas
The motto of Rofaborg is play, joy, and friendship
Rofaborg's approach is rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which took shape in the years immediately following World War II in the Italian city of the same name. Reggio Emilia schools are widely recognized for their child-centered approach to learning. This means viewing children as capable, resourceful, and resilient individuals who have the right to participate in a community guided by democratic values.
Early childhood education
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Rofaborg? In the 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 Rofaborg? 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 early childhood education.
All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils.
The Center for Rofaborg
Rofaborg 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 new 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 Rofaborg is: Sigríður María Sigurðardóttir
Photos from Rofaborg
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- All preschools View a list of all preschools in Reykjavík
- Preschool enrollment You can apply for preschool from the date your child is born
- Starting preschool The start of schooling is a significant milestone in a child's life
- Preschools Find out more about early childhood education in Reykjavík
- Policies All Reykjavík City policies are available here
- Reykjavík City Education Policy – Let Dreams Come True Get to know Reykjavík City’s Education Policy
- Data protection in school and recreational activities Preschools ensure that only authorized individuals are given access to their information
- Prosperity services Integrated services for the prosperity of children