Sæborg
Preschool
Starhagi 11
107 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Sæborg Preschool opened in 1993. The surroundings of the preschool are charming with a view over the sea to Bessastaðir and Reykjanes and the coastline is close by. We gather material for decoration, experiences, and artistic creation from the coast line. The lump fish sheds that are close by have often been a source of ideas for themed work, and we do a lot of themed work at Sæborg. Sæborg is a four-division preschool that accommodates 71 children at the same time. The divisions are called: Garðar, Lambhóll, Suðurhlíð, and Brúarendi.
Preschool Director: Hafdís Svansdóttir
Assistant Preschool Director: Inga Jóna Hilmisdóttir
Want to know more?
In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities.
Philosophy
The values of Sæborg are creativity, respect, joy, and ambition
In Sæborg, we work in the spirit of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. One of the main focuses is to give children the opportunity to use more means of expression than are customary in the traditional school system. Expression and creativity are active elements in the children's learning and a part of their daily life. At the same time, we work with open and reusable materials, and both parents and children are active participants in gathering this material. Sæborg has an active Art Workshop Manager who leads all creative work in the preschool. The art workshop is the heart of the preschool and connects to all activities and all areas. There, the children research material and subjects, play with the material, and creatively interpret their knowledge and feelings in countless mediums.
Preschool activities
Operational plan
What's ahead for Sæborg? In Sæborg's 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.
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Sæborg? In Sæborg's school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
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.
The Center for Sæborg
Sæborg Preschool falls under West Center. West Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Vesturbær, Miðborg, and Hlíðar 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 Sæborg is: Helga Jónína Sigurjónsdóttir
Projects
The preschool has a planned extension, which will accommodate 48 children. The new extension should be ready for operations in 2026.
Photos from Sæborg
What do you want to explore next?
- Starting preschool The start of schooling is a significant milestone in a child's 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
- Preschools In Reykjavík, there are around 80 preschools run by the city and independent organizations
- Policies Here you will find all approved policies and strategic plans for Reykjavík City
- 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