Hulduheimar
Preschool with an infant unit
Vættaborgir 11
112 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Hulduheimar Preschool was established based on a winning proposal in a competition organized by the City of Reykjavík in 1995 and officially opened in November 1997. The preschool has 32 staff members and can accommodate about 111 children at a time across five divisions. The divisions are Álfhóll (infant unit), Sólskinsbær (ages 1-2), Sjónarhóll (age 2), Kardemommubær (ages 3-4) and Hálsaskógur (ages 4-6).
Preschool Director: Inga Birna Sigurðardóttir
Assistant preschool director: Erla Dröfn Baldursdóttir
Want to know more?
In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities.
Philosophy
The values of Hulduheimar are respect, joy, and friendship
At Hulduheimar, the educational approach is inspired by Reggio Emilia and the teachings of psychologist and educator Loris Malaguzzi. Malaguzzi believed that a preschool should be a dynamic, evolving environment that nurtures children's creativity. The Reggio Emilia approach is valued at Hulduheimar for its emphasis on respecting children, promoting democratic thinking, fostering creativity, and recognizing children's capabilities and potential for growth. We also follow John Dewey's philosophy of hands-on learning through experiences, interests, and activities, as well as Diane Gossen's concept of raising children with responsibility and promoting self-discipline.
Early childhood education
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.
Support services
Reykjavík City employs a team of professionals who provide school support services for preschools and primary schools, counseling on child care and recreational activities, welfare services, and other specialized counseling and services needed to help all children actively participate in Reykjavík City's school and recreational activities and make their dreams come true.
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, young people, and guardians can reach the school prosperity liaison to request integrated services.
The contact person for Hulduheimar is: Bryndís Kristín Kristinsdóttir
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