Founders & Educators
Marina Tomic, Karoline Jallow & Antonija Ostojic
The three educators and founders of Island4Kids are united by their passion for holistic education and creative learning. They bring decades of experience in pedagogy and childcare. Their studies in Montessori, art, and music education enrich Island4Kids’ educational approach and create a nurturing environment for every child. Since Island4Kids opened in September 2015, Karoline Jallow (center) has been leading the daycare, while Marina Tomic (left) works with the children as an art educator and Antonija Ostojic (right) as a Montessori educator.
Irena Polajzer
Lead Teacher
“Island4Kids means learning, support, and development to me, cognitive, linguistic, and social.”
Irena is resilient, motivated, consistent, and caring. She has been an integral part of our team since October 2021.
Ylenia Michienzi
Lead Teacher
“Island4Kids is a communal, creative, and diverse space for children and families.”
From the very beginning, since September 2015, Ylenia has been responsible, creative, and organized in every aspect of her work.
Laura Palazzo
Lead Teacher
“I experience security, fun, and trust at Island4Kids.”
Since August 2019, Laura has shown the children a strong sense of responsibility, helpfulness, and empathy.
Ana Juric-Kristo
Assistant teacher
in both groups
“Island4Kids means friendship, trust, and diversity.”
Ana is a friendly and caring educator with many years of experience, and has been part of the Island4Kids team since February 2019.
Soraya Marfil
Apprentice
“I experience Island4Kids as imaginative, loving, and nurturing.”
Soraya has been bringing creativity, generosity, and compassion to our team since December 2022.
Matilde Pinheiro Fernandes
Apprentice
“Adventurous, warmhearted, and creative are the days at Island4Kids.”
Matilde has been with Island4Kids since August 2024 and is humorous, attentive, and dependable.
Esther Gisler
Substitute Educator
“A consistent and reliable team in constant exchange.”
Esther is full of life, culturally curious, and always ready to give her best to every child. She has been enriching our team since January 2017.
Drahomira Stratil
Substitute Educator
“Loving care, intellectual development, and security.”
A former midwife and a mother of three, Drahomira continues her calling through nurturing work at Island4Kids since January 2019.
Danijel Cvijanovic
Apprentice
"The days at Island4kids are diverse, dynamic, and full of adventure."
Danijel is friendly, humorous, and reliable, and has been part of the Island4Kids team since January 2025.
Iuliia Samusenko
Intern
"Island4Kids is a place where you can feel, the moment you walk through the door: children are welcome here. They are allowed to grow, laugh, and freely develop in a loving and supportive atmosphere.“
Since June 2025 in our team, Iuliia has been friendly, attentive, and well-organized.
Our daycare educators
Each member of our team plays a vital role in making Island4Kids a second home for your child. Get to know the people who bring joy, care, and learning into your child’s everyday life.
Find out since when each person has been part of our team – because team stability is especially important at Island4Kids. Most of our staff have been with us for many years.
Our values
Creativity & Expression
We foster imagination through the arts, music, and storytelling.
Emotional Intelligence
Children learn to understand themselves and others in a caring space.
Holistic Development
We support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Community & Connection
A close partnership with parents and families is central to our mission.
Let's get in touch
Visit us
Weststrasse 3
6340 Baar, Switzerland
Write or call us
Working hours
Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Flexible Pick-Up/Drop-Off Options
We offer flexible drop-off and pick-up times to accommodate your family's schedule, making daily routines smoother and less stressful for both parents and children.
Part-time schedules
We offer part-time daycare options to suit different family needs, providing high-quality care and learning even for shorter attendance schedules.
Healthy diet
We provide a healthy, balanced diet with freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks, made daily by our in-house cook, to support your child’s growth, energy, and well-being.
Security measures during opening hours
We maintain strict security measures during opening hours, including controlled access, constant supervision, and secure pick-up procedures to ensure every child’s safety.
