Rofaborg Preschool

Preschool with a nursery division

Skólabær 2
110 Reykjavík

411 3840
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About the preschool

Rofaborg is open from 7:30am to 4:30pm

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

Rofaborg Preschool

Want to know more about Rofaborg? In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities. It was made by Erla Stefánsdóttir and Antonía Lárusdóttir for the Department of Education & Youth.

Ideas

The motto of Rofaborg is play, joy, and friendship

The preschool follows the ideas of American John Dewey, who believed that children should be actively engaged in their play. He also believed that their environment should be stimulating and creative, and that children should receive positive feedback and encouragement from adults. According to Dewey, children's natural play is both a way for them to learn and a way for them to explore and understand their own experiences. Even though Dewey's theories are old, the message they convey is still highly relevant to today's society.

More about the philosophy in the school curriculum

Preschool activities

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 preschool activities. All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils.

More about parent activities in preschools More about adjustment in preschool

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 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 contact person in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The contact person offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can contact the school contact person to request integrated services.

The contact person for Rofaborg is: Sigríður María Sigurðardóttir

For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is

Photos from Rofaborg